College Exam Dates & Information

SAT

The SAT assesses student reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed in school coursework. There are three sections: Verbal, Math and Writing. The PSAT is a practice test that prepares a student for the actual SAT test. See detailed information on SAT prep here.

2023–24 School Year Test Dates 

SAT Test Date* Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellations,
and Late Registration
Aug 26, 2023 July 28, 2023
Register
August 15, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 Sep 7, 2023
Register
Sep 26, 2023
Nov 4, 2023 Oct 5, 2023
Register
Oct 24, 2023
Dec 2, 2023 Nov 2, 2023
Register
Nov 21, 2023
Mar 9, 2024 (Digital)** Feb 23, 2024 Coming soon
May 4, 2024 (Digital)** Apr 19, 2024 Coming soon
June 1, 2024 (Digital)** May 17, 2024 Coming soon


ACT

The ACT assessment is an academic achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. (The SAT is a reasoning test of math and verbal abilities.) The ACT has 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing. See detailed information on ACT prep here.

2023-2024 Test Dates (National)

Test Date Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date
Late Registration Deadline Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
September 9, 2023 August 4 August 18 September 1
October 28, 2023 September 22 October 6 October 20
December 9, 2023 November 3 November 17 December 1
February 10, 2024 January 5 January 19 February 2
April 13, 2024 March 8 March 22 April 5
June 8, 2024 May 3 May 17 May 31
July 13, 2024* June 7 June 21 July 5

In New Hampshire, many of the Community Colleges require the:

Accuplacer Test

The purpose of this test is provide useful information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection. See information here.

For testing dates, contact your local community college