Testing Timeline

Fall of 10^th and 11^th grade

• PSAT measures critical reading, math, and writing abilities, as well as providing SAT preparation. All TASIS England Grade 10-11 students take the PSAT during the school day and are automatically registered.

Summer after 10^th grade or fall of 11t^h grade

For students looking at university applications requiring the SAT or ACT:

• Take a practice ACT and SAT from each provider’s website. Consider which test format the student prefers, keeping in mind that the ACT is a computer-based test for international test centers. The ACT-SAT concordance tables can help to determine the best test for each student.

• Compare the practice tests, including the PSAT results, to determine where improvement has occurred.

• Review independently for the SAT or ACT using the links mentioned below. Students can also consider a test preparation class. Some students take summer courses to prepare (www.summerdiscovery.com has several) and/or the TASIS England course that runs January-late spring.

Throughout 11^th grade

• Students needing the SAT or ACT should take one practice test each month to stay in practice.

• Take the SAT or ACT one to three times, using the registration details above. Students should select testing month(s) where they will be the most prepared.

Summer before 12^th grade

• Take an English Proficiency Test (if needed).

Fall of 12^th grade

We recommend a student completes testing by the beginning of the 12^th grade school year.

Considering the prevalence of test-optional universities, the need for a schedule varies.