Standardized Testing Timeline

We do not encourage freshmen to take any standardized tests.

PSAT in October. Sophomore PSAT scores will not go to colleges, nor will they enter a student in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Diagnostic SAT and ACT in April/May. Each year we offer students a diagnostic test in both the SAT and the ACT to determine for which test they are better suited. We do not encourage sophomores to take an actual SAT or ACT.

PSAT in October. These scores will enter you in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, but will not be submitted to colleges.

SAT in March/May/June, OR the ACT in February, April, or June. Most students take the SAT or ACT for the first time in winter months of their junior year. We encourage students take the SAT or ACT twice prior to the end of the junior year.

Retake the SAT or ACT, if necessary.

Testing for Early Decision/Early Action applications should be completed by October. Testing for Regular Decision applications should be completed by December.