ACT/SAT/PSAT/TSIA2
College Entrance Exam
It's never too early to prepare for college, especially when it comes to the SAT® and ACT® college entrance exams.
Although test scores are not the only thing colleges look at, they are part of the process and determine eligibility for academic scholarships.
As you begin studying for the tests, utilize this page as a resource guide.
SAT® is a trademark registered / owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this site.
ACT®
The ACT® assessment covers four multiple choice tests and an optional writing test:
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English
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Math,
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Reading
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Science
Students receive a Composite score, as well as each subject test score, in a range from 1 (low) to 36 (high). The Composite score is the average of the four subject test scores.
As you begin to study, check out these resources:
- Access Methodize ACT prep through your Xello account!
- Practice for FREE with
- Practice with PrepSTEP -Log in with your student Single Sign On and access "Library Resources"
To Register for the ACT® Click Below
Check out the available 2024-25 testing dates below.
ACT® Test Dates
Testing Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration |
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September 14, 2024 | August 9 | August 25 |
October 26, 2024 | September 20 | October 7 |
December 14, 2024 | November 8 | November 22 |
February 8, 2025 | January 3 | January 20 |
April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16 |
June 14, 2025 | May 9 | May 26 |
July 12, 2025 | June 6 | June 20 |
SAT®
The SAT® assessment consists of three tests:
- Reading
- Writing and Language
- Math
SAT® scores range from 400 to 1600
As you begin studying, check out these resources:
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Access Methodize for SAT prep through your Xello account!
To Register for the SAT® Click Below
Check out the available 2024-25 testing dates below.
SAT® Testing Dates
Testing Dates | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
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August 24, 2024 | August 9 | August 13 |
October 5, 2024 | September 20 | September 24 |
November 2, 2024 | October 18 | October 22 |
December 7, 2024 | November 22 | November 26 |
March 8, 2025 | February 21 | February 25 |
May 3, 2025 | April 18 | April 22 |
June 7, 2025 | May 22 | May 27 |
PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™10
PSAT/NMSQT® for 11th Grade and PSAT™10 for 10th Grade
PSAT™10 and PSAT/NMSQT® give insight into a student's progress towards college and career readiness and success. PSAT™10 and PSAT/NMSQT® are excellent ways for students to preview and practice for the SAT®.
In addition to preparation for the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT® :
- Allows students access to free personalized SAT® studies
- Connects students to AP® courses, scholarships and colleges
- Serves as the official route of entry to the National Merit® Scholarship Program
PSAT™8/9
PSAT™8/9 is for 8th and 9th graders. It is the first test in the SAT® Suite of Assessments. It aligns with SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™10 and establishes a baseline for college and career readiness as students enter high school.
For more information, please refer to
PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)
TSIA2 testing is needed if a student has not yet shown college readiness in Reading/ Writing and Math through other means, such as SAT/ ACT or dual credit coursework completion. If you are in need of TSIA2 testing, please reach out to your high school counselor to determine if testing will occur on your high school campus prior to graduation. Otherwise, you must reach out to your anticipated college/ university and follow the procedures that they have in place to TSIA2 test.
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