SAT/ACT Test Dates
College Entrance Standardized Testing
When registering for all tests, use the WHS school code: 053765
When registering for all tests, use the WHS school code: 053765
College Entrance Test Preparation
Each college system has their own set of required College Entrance Exams. It is the student's responsibility to check each campus' testing requirements.
SAT I and SAT II Test Schedule and Preparation
2019/2020 SAT Test Dates
Registration Deadlines
August 29, 2020
July 31, 2020
September 26, 2020
August 26, 2020
October 3, 2020
September 4, 2020
November 7, 2020
October 7, 2020
December 5, 2020
November 5, 2020
SAT ONLY March 13, 2021
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date
February 12, 2021
May 8, 2021
April 8, 2021
June 5, 2021
May 6, 2021
Registration and Test Prep available at www.collegeboard.com
Fee Waivers available in the New Horizons Office.
ACT Test Schedule and Preparation
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2019/2020 ACT Test Dates |
Registration Deadlines |
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September 12, 2020 |
August 31, 2020 |
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October 10, 2020 October 17, 2020 October 24, 2020 |
September 25, 2020 |
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December 12, 2020 |
November 6, 2020 |
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February 6, 2021 |
January 8, 2021 |
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April 17,2021 |
March 12, 2021 |
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June 12, 2021 |
May 7, 2021 |
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July 21, 2021 |
June 18, 2021 |
Registration and Test Prep at www.actstudent.org
Fee Waivers available in the New Horizons Office
Differences between the SAT I and the ACT Tests
Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate applications. There are differences in test structure and the type of content assessed.
ACT
Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate applications. There are differences in test structure and the type of content assessed.
ACT
- Science, Math, Reading, English and Writing
- Math counts for 1/4 of overall score
- Essay: 40 min.
- Perfect score 36
- 2 Fee Waivers available
SAT I
- Reading, Writing, Math with calculator and without,and Essay
- Math counts for 1/2 of overall score
- Essay: 50 minutes
- Perfect score 1600
- 2 Fee Waivers available
All colleges and universities accept either test.
College Requirements and the SAT II Subject Test
The following link provides a link to a list of colleges that require, recommend, or consider that SAT Subject Test scores as part of the admissions process. It is always a good idea to check with the school's website for the most accurate information. Currently, UC's REQUIRE 2 SAT Subject Tests.
Compass SAT II Subject Test chart: http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx
Tips for Saving Money when Sending SAT and/or ACT Test Scores to CSU's
Send scores to multiple campuses for free or the price of one campus! Select one campus during test registration and it's free; request a score report to one CSU after you take the test (for a small fee) and later release scores to additional campuses for free.
College Requirements and the SAT II Subject Test
The following link provides a link to a list of colleges that require, recommend, or consider that SAT Subject Test scores as part of the admissions process. It is always a good idea to check with the school's website for the most accurate information. Currently, UC's REQUIRE 2 SAT Subject Tests.
Compass SAT II Subject Test chart: http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx
Tips for Saving Money when Sending SAT and/or ACT Test Scores to CSU's
Send scores to multiple campuses for free or the price of one campus! Select one campus during test registration and it's free; request a score report to one CSU after you take the test (for a small fee) and later release scores to additional campuses for free.
- SAT: Use school code 3594 for Cal State Apply. Do so, either when you register for SAT or after you take the test and request a score report. This code will send your SAT scores to the CSU Mentor at the Chancellor's Office in Long Beach. So all CSU campuses for the price of one!
- ACT: Request that your ACT scores are sent to one of the CSUs; doing so also files the score in the CSU Mentor application system for you to release them to other CSU campuses. When you create your application online at CSU Mentor you can release score by accessing the ACT manager under the Apply Online section.