19Jun
ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines 2026-2027
Are you taking the ACT this year? View test dates, regular registration deadlines, and late registration deadlines.
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19Jun
SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines 2026-2027
The SAT is offered on 8 Saturdays every year. The test dates typically fall in March, May, June, August, September, October, November, and December. See upcoming dates and registration deadlines.
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22May
SAT and ACT Informational Packet
Educators can help students manage the SAT and ACT testing process by providing resources about the tests. We recommend creating an informational packet that you can give to your families as they start the testing process. Here’s a sample packet for inspiration. Please feel free to download and use it.
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21May
Enhanced ACT Infographic
Learn about the structure, format, and content of the enhanced ACT with our visual guide to the new version of the test.
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21May
Digital SAT vs Enhanced ACT Infographic
Deciding whether to take the SAT, ACT, or both is an important choice. See how the new, enhanced ACT compares to the digital SAT.
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21May
How is the ACT Changing? Which Version Will You Take?
The ACT is changing this year. The new version of the test is shorter and offers students more choice and flexibility. The infographic below compares the new version (“Enhanced ACT”) to the old version (“Legacy ACT”), so you can see what’s changing and what’s staying the same.
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13Apr
What To Expect on the ACT Writing Test (2026)
The ACT Writing Test is the final, optional section of the ACT. If you decide to take it, you'll have 40 minutes to write one essay.You'll be given a description of a complex issue followed by three different perspectives on that issue. You'll be asked to state your own perspective...
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07Apr
How to Study for the SAT in One Month
One month is enough time to make a real difference on the SAT, but only if you use that time well. Here's how to be strategic and make the most of your remaining weeks. Start With a Practice Test Before you do anything else, take a full-length practice test. Every student starts...
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27Mar
The ACT Embedded Field Test, Explained
Most major standardized tests include unscored questions as part of the test development process. Depending on the test, these may be called experimental questions, pretest questions, or something else entirely. The ACT calls them field-test questions. Field-test questions are future test questions in their final stage of review. Before ACT can...
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17Mar
What To Expect on the Enhanced ACT Science Test (2026)
The ACT Science Test is an optional section of the ACT. Students who choose to take it are assessed on their ability to interpret scientific information, reason with data, and apply scientific knowledge in context. The test is passage-based and draws on content from a range of scientific disciplines, including...
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