SAT/ACT and PSAT Information
PSAT/NMSQT 2023
Digital Exam for Juniors
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Santa Ynez Valley High School
Fee: $40.00
SAT and ACT Testing Dates 2023-2024
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DATE
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TEST
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE
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LATE DEADLINE
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| September 9, 2023 | ACT | August 4, 2023 | August 18, 2023 |
| October 7, 2023 | SAT | September 7, 2023 | September 26, 2023 |
| October 28, 2023 | ACT | September 22, 2023 | October 6, 2023 |
| November 4, 2023 | SAT | October 5, 2023 | October 24, 2023 |
| December 2, 2023 | SAT | November 2, 2023 | November 21, 2023 |
| December 9, 2023 | ACT | November 3, 2023 | November 17, 2023 |
| February 10, 2024 | ACT | January 5, 2024 | January 19, 2024 |
| March 9, 2024 (Digital) | SAT | February 23, 2024 | Coming soon |
| April 13, 2024 | ACT | March 8, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
| May 4, 2024 (Digital) | SAT | April 19, 2024 | Coming soon |
| June 1, 2024 (Digital) | SAT | May 17, 2024 | Coming soon |
| June 8, 2024 | ACT | May 3, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| July 13, 2024 | ACT | June 7, 2024 | June 21, 2024 |
Practice Options:
Khan Academy – free test prep linked to Collegeboard and PSAT scores
PowerScore offers free practice tests for SAT and ACT.
PrepFactory offers free practice questions for SAT and ACT. You may make an account if you wish to save your work/progress. Or select "Get Started (Without An Account)" located on the bottom right of your screen.
Four year college SAT/ACT admission requirement policy change information:
University of California (UC schools)
Fall 2023 and fall 2024 enrollment Test-blind for fall 2023 and fall 2024: Campuses will not consider test scores for California public and independent high school applicants in admissions selection, a practice known as “test-blind” admissions. Test scores could still be considered for other purposes such as course placement, certain scholarships and eligibility for the statewide admissions guarantee.
Cal State University (CSU schools)
The California State University (CSU) no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses. If accepted to a CSU campus, ACT or SAT test scores can be used as one of the measures to place students in the proper mathematics and written communication courses. Visit the CSU Student Success site for further information on course placement. For more information on admission criteria, please visit the First-Time Freshman Guidance and the First-Time Freshman Frequently Asked Questions pages.
Private Colleges - Many are test optional, students must check each school's admission test policy
What does "test-optional" mean?
- You choose whether or not to submit SAT/ACT scores with your application.
- If you are unable or chose not to submit test scores, your application will still receive full consideration.
SAT/ACT scores may be used for:
- Admissions: Some campuses may choose to consider your test scores as part of their application review process. Remember, no admission decision is based on a single factor.
- Scholarships. Some scholarships may include test scores as a factor in selection.
- Determining eligibility for the statewide admissions guarantee.
- Course placement after you enroll.