Developing a Game Plan to Conquer the ACT and SAT

Ben Franklin got it right. Developing a preparation plan for standardized testing can keep you and your student on top of logistics and offer more flexibility (and less headaches!) throughout the high school season.

Intentional preparation can go a long way when it comes to admission testing. Once the first couple of weeks of school are behind you (Labor Day Weekend is a great time), sit down as a family to discuss and design an effective test prep plan. Comparing test date options with your personal and school calendar can help you stay on to of logistics and avoid the stress of changing test dates or altering registration. One of the first steps is to determine a target test date. The November SAT may sound ideal until you realize that’s Homecoming weekend!  So, just when should you start thinking about the ACT or SAT? This handy guide gives some clues on just where to start:

This guide shows a snapshot of a testing timeline for HS students based on their preferred admissions track (early, traditional, or deferred). By using data of ACT/SAT scores and college acceptance rates, we were able to show a correlation of preparation timelines and admissions results.

Popular testing locations fill up, so as soon as you nail down your testing date of choice, make sure to register for the ACT or SAT early!

To register for the ACT, click here.

To register for the SAT, visit click here.

To register for the SAT Subject Tests, visit click here.

Print off a copy of this 2018-2019 ACT/SAT Test Schedule for your records and to refer to as you cross reference with your personal and school calendars.