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SAT/ACT and PSAT Information

 

 

PSAT/NMSQT 2024

Digital Exam for Juniors

 

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Time: 8:00 am  - 12:00 pm 

Where: Santa Ynez Valley High School 

 

 

 

 SAT and ACT Testing Dates           2024-2025

 

 

 

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 Co​lleges - 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.