SAT/ACT Information
The last date to take SAT and ACT for most colleges is November or December. Check with colleges directly to confirm!
Testing Opportunities
SAT at Cal High -- October 13th!
Registration closed August 29th. For more information, read here.
ACT at San Ramon Valley High School
SRVUSD has arranged to administer the ACT to 12th graders on Saturday October 23, 2021 at San Ramon Valley High School. This exam is exclusively for any SRVUSD 12th grader students and the cost is $71 for no writing and $96 for writing.
Here is the registration process - the SRVUSD registration window is from August 20 to September 1 and you must complete the registration at myACT by September 17.
Register Now - please click on this link managed by SRVUSD - place order here
Once SRVUSD has received your order, you will receive an email within two weeks with two important pieces of information: The subject heading will be: ACT - IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
VOUCHER NUMBER
UNDISCLOSED TEST CENTER ID Number
Once you have this information your student will need to go to myACT, create a profile, and register for the test using the above information. Using the voucher number and undisclosed test center ID number, you must complete the registration at myACT by September 17, 2021.
If you are requesting a test accommodation please REGISTER EARLY because you need to officially register for the ACT before you can apply for an ACT test accommodation. You will also need to reach out to your high school counselor, by August 27, for assistance in submitting an ACT accommodation request. Please click here for more information on how to apply for an ACT accommodation.
If you have any questions please email: ECAssessmentMainLine@srvusd.net
General Testing Updates
Due to COVID changes, it is important you stay up to date on the ever changing information and guidelines regarding these tests.
Read more about the SAT and ACT on the counseling website under: College Exams including information on accommodations.
The best resource for current updates on SAT and ACT is to go directly to their websites:
SAT - College Board
ACT - ACT.org
Printable PDF: List of 1600+ Accredited 4-Year Colleges and Universities with ACT/SAT Optional Testing Policies for Fall, 2022 Admissions (FairTest.org)
UC Information: UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll. Please read more about this HERE.
CSU Information: The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for fall 2021, winter 2022, spring 2022, fall 2022, winter 2023, and spring 2023 admission cycles. For more information, please visit the First-Time Freshman Guidance and the First-Time Freshman Frequently Asked Questions pages.