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High School Test Prep Calendar
To see the full guide to Test Prep, go here.
Freshman Year
October: Some schools administer unofficial PSATs
February-March: Begin prep for SAT II Biology, if feasible
June: Take SAT II Biology, if feasible
Sophomore Year
August: Native language speakers should prep for language SAT IIs with listening
October: Official PSATs that don’t count
November: Native speakers should take language SAT IIs with listening
November-February: Take ACT and SAT diagnostics and apply for extra time, if relevant
February: Depending on diagnostic results and target, begin ACT/SAT test prep
Junior Year
August: Intensive ACT/SAT prep (when students typically see their greatest gains)
Fall: Late point to begin ACT/SAT prep
October: Official PSATs that count
November: Native speakers should take language SAT IIs with listening
December: Aim to finish ACT/SAT prep
February-March: Begin prep for SAT IIs with diagnostics, wrap ACT/SAT if needed
June: Take SAT IIs, possibly take ACT/SAT for last time
Senior Year
October: Last chance to take ACT for early admission at most schools
November: Last chance to take SAT/SAT IIs for early admission at most schools
December: Last chance to take ACTs and SAT/SAT IIs for regular admission
Note:
SATs are typically offered on the first Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec, March, May, and June.
ACTs are typically offered late Oct. and on the second Saturday of Dec, Feb, April, June, and July.