Testing

• SAT

The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions at 4-year schools in the United States. Please review the websites of colleges you are interested in for more information about required testing. Some colleges have gone to a TEST OPTIONAL format since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Luray High School is a test site for the October 5th, 2024 SAT. The deadline for the registration of the October 5th, 2024 SAT is September 20th, 2024.  To register for a SAT, go to the College Board website at collegeboard.org. If you have questions about how to register or if you qualify for a fee waiver because you are eligible for federal assistance programs including free lunch, please contact us. Without a fee waiver, you will be expected to make payment by debit/credit card for $55. After the October test, you may need to go to a test site outside of our county for the SAT.  

We usually recommend that students take a SAT or ACT (another standardized test used for college admissions but not given in our county) near the end of Junior year and then again in the fall of Senior year.  Even if you did not take a test last Spring, you should still have time to take 2 tests if you wish before most college applications are due.  

If you are planning to attend Laurel Ridge Community College, an SAT will not be required.

    Click here to see SAT dates for 2024-2025 and to register: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines  

    If you need assistance to register for a test or have any other questions, please see your school counselor!

• ASVAB TEST

Are you planning to enter the military? The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a required test for all branches of the military. 

Free sample test books are available in the counseling office or at https://www.officialasvab.com

ASVAB Test Dates:  Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 8:30 a.m.

                                   Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 8:30 a.m.