Testing
Due to COVID-19 many colleges and universities may remain test optional for Fall 2023 admissions. Please check your college's website for current admissions information. Test center locations are limited and cancellations/changes may occur due to COVID-19. If you decide to register for an exam, check the SAT or ACT website and your e-mails regularly for any last minute changes.
ACT is offered in the spring during the school day to all Juniors.
You may also take the ACT on a Saturday date at a participating test center at your own expense or using a fee-waiver
SAT is only offered on Saturday test dates at participating test centers at your own expense or using a fee-waiver
Did you know?
ACT and SAT scores are not only used for admission, but is often used for placement into college-level courses.
Almost every college or university that requires a test for admission will accept either ACT or SAT.
If a college or university requires subject tests, that is SAT only.
You can get up to 2 ACT and 2 SAT fee-waivers. Fee-waivers available starting in Grade 11. Visit the CCC for a fee waiver eligibility form to request a fee waiver (11th and 12th grade only).
Fee-waivers cover the essay, and it is recommended that you take the essay each time in case you decide to apply to a college that requires it.
Most colleges require your test scores to be officially sent through your SAT or ACT account.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
The ASVAB is a career exploration test. It is also used by the military as an entrance and vocational qualification exam. The ASVAB is tentatively scheduled to be given at school on November 8, February 7, and April 3 for school year 2023-24. Juniors and Seniors will receive an e-mail notification through their school e-mail when the online registration form is open. Testing spots are limited. To get in touch with a recruiter, email Ms. Bowler at e.bowler@seariders.k12.hi.us and let her know which branch of service you are interested in.
The PSAT is a preliminary exam to practice and become familiar with the SAT. The exam is also used for qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT will be administered at school on October 25, 2023 to 10th & 11th grade students who pre-register. Fee waivers are available for 11th grade students who qualify. For 10th grade students (and 11th who do not qualify for a fee waiver), the test fee is $18. Space is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Juniors can visit the CCC during lunch or after school to sign up beginning August 14. Sophomores can sign up beginning August 28. The deadline for all students to sign up is September 19, 2023 or when testing slots are filled, whichever comes first.