ACT has added three new national test dates to its fall 2020 national testing…These additions will help meet the demand for testing caused by COVID-19-related cancellations and social distancing requirements that limited test centers’ capacities this spring and summer. A total of eight test dates will be available for students for fall 2020 national testing. To register click here.
September
Saturday, September 12 (existing)
Sunday, September 13 (non-Saturday, existing)
Saturday, September 19 (new)
October
Saturday, October 10 (new)
Saturday, October 17 (new)
Saturday, October 24 (existing)
Sunday, October 25 (non-Saturday, existing)
December
Saturday, December 12 (existing)
In addition to the new test dates, all students will be able to register for existing non- Saturday test dates in September and October.
Postponing Section Retesting to Increase Capacity for Full Testing
ACT's priority is to expand access to full ACT testing, particularly for students in need of a composite score for admissions decisions, scholarship opportunities, placement, and career insights. In order to do this, ACT made the difficult decision to postpone the rollout of section retesting, the option to take one section of the ACT® test at a time.
“Postponing the availability of section retesting for upcoming national ACT test dates will enable us to increase testing capacity for those who need to take the full ACT test,” said ACT CEO Janet Godwin. “Our priority is to provide seats for those students most impacted by COVID-19-related capacity limitations who still need a composite score. This decision will also ease the burden on higher education professionals who are navigating their own unique challenges in response to the pandemic.”
At this time, ACT is planning for section retesting to be available later in 2021 but will continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on test center capacity to prioritize safe and equitable access to testing.
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CURRENT TESTING LANDSCAPE FOR THE ACT/SAT
Next SAT test date: August 29th. Registration is now open deadline is July 31st, 2020.
The College Board has created a new September 2020 test date. There will now be a SAT on September 26th.
The College Board is also exploring an online testing option for fall 2020.
As of now, the June ACT scheduled for the 13th is still on.
The ACT has announced that they will directly notify students of any test center closings and cancellations for the June test. These notifications will start to go out the week of May 26th.
The ACT has also been developing online testing, set to begin in fall 2020.
The ACT is planning to move forward with section retesting, set to start in September 2020.
ACT/SAT TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS
SAT: Current juniors (class of 2021) who want to take the SAT should plan to register for the August 29th test. This is especially important for any students who have not yet taken an official SAT. Students should also consider the September and October test dates.
ACT: Current juniors (class of 2021) already prepping for the June ACT should consider registering for the July ACT, in case the June ACT is cancelled. There may be limited testing sites in July, so students may want to sign up early. The registration deadline is June 19. The September and October ACT should also be considered.
Students should prioritize taking an official ACT/SAT over the SAT Subject Tests.
Those students who have not yet taken an official ACT/SAT should take a practice test soon, to establish a baseline score and map out a plan. Contact us for a free in-home ACT/SAT testing kit and a detailed nine-page diagnostic score report.
For students aiming to take the August SAT, it’s okay to take a break right now and plan to move forward with test prep in mid-June or early July.
For students planning to take the June and/or July ACT, it’s best to continue test prep right up until the official test date.