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When and how to register

Published U.S. weekend dates include December 5, 2026; March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027. Regular registration deadlines for those dates are November 20, February 19, April 16 and May 21, respectively.

1. Check each college's application and score-receipt deadlines.
2. Create or use a College Board account, choose a date and testing center, and complete registration.
3. Prepare the required digital testing device and admission information; request accommodations or a loaner device early when applicable.

How scoring works

The total SAT score ranges from 400–1600, combining Reading and Writing with Math. The score report also offers performance details and comparisons that can guide further study.

How colleges may use it

Depending on each institution's current policy, SAT scores may inform admission, scholarships or course placement. A college may require, consider optionally, or not use scores; verify its own policy rather than assuming a universal cutoff.

When and how to register

Published U.S. national dates include December 12, 2026; February 27, April 10, June 12 and July 10, 2027. The regular deadline for December 12 is November 9, 2026; a late-registration period is listed by ACT. Deadlines vary by test date.

1. Check the intended college's testing and application policies.
2. Register through MyACT, select a date, test center and available test options.
3. Review identification, photo, accommodation and test-day requirements before your date.

How scoring works

Section scores and the Composite score use a 1–36 scale. For the enhanced ACT, the Composite averages English, math and reading; optional science is reported separately and does not enter that Composite.

How colleges may use it

Institutions may consider ACT results for admission, scholarships and course placement. Whether they accept superscores, require science, or follow test-optional policies depends on the particular college and program.

When and how to register

This is generally a fall, school-administered assessment. The published fall 2026 window was October 1–30; students should ask their school for the next available administration. There is no standard individual weekend registration process for this school-day assessment.

1. Ask your high school whether and when it administers the PSAT/NMSQT.
2. Follow your school's registration, fee, accommodation and testing instructions.
3. Review the score report and official practice materials after testing.

How scoring works

The total score ranges from 320–1520. A separate National Merit Scholarship Corporation Selection Index appears on eligible score reports and serves a different purpose from the overall PSAT score.

How institutions may use it

Schools use results for academic planning and college readiness. The PSAT/NMSQT is not a college admission score; National Merit eligibility is evaluated through the program's own rules and Selection Index.

When and how to register

Published Standard paper dates include November 14 and December 12, 2026; January 9, January 30 and March 13, 2027. Testing-center availability varies, and Flex, at-home or computer-based options may have different scheduling.

1. Confirm which SSAT level and testing options the intended school accepts.
2. Create a parent account, check test-center availability and register.
3. Arrange accommodations before registration if needed and choose score recipients.

How scoring works

Reports include scaled section scores and percentile rankings, with scales varying by level. Percentiles compare a student with an SSAT testing group; they are not interchangeable with classroom percentiles or SAT scores.

How schools may use it

Participating schools may use results to compare applicants, assess readiness and provide context alongside academic records, recommendations and other application materials. Each school decides how much weight to give the test.

When and how to register

ISEE testing is organized into three seasons: Fall (August–November), Winter (December–March), and Spring/Summer (April–July). Students may test once per season, up to three times per school year. Specific appointments depend on the testing provider and location.

1. Confirm the receiving school's ISEE level, application deadline and score expectations.
2. Choose an available paper or online testing appointment and register.
3. Request accommodations when applicable and identify schools that should receive results.

How scoring works

Score reports include scaled scores, percentile ranks and stanines (1–9). A percentile compares performance with other students applying to the same grade who took the ISEE; it is not a percentile among all schoolchildren. The essay is not scored but can be shared with schools.

How schools may use it

Schools may review ISEE results with grades, recommendations, interviews and other admissions information. A score alone does not establish a universal admission threshold.

When and how to register

There is no national HSPT testing calendar. Each participating school or diocese establishes its own dates, registration process and score-reporting arrangements.

1. Identify the schools or diocese to which the student plans to apply.
2. Ask those schools about the HSPT date, eligibility, registration, accommodations and score deadlines.
3. Confirm the specific test sections and how scores will be delivered; procedures may differ among schools.

How scoring works

HSPT reports can include standard scores, national or local percentile ranks and composite scores. These measures describe different comparisons; a percentile is not the percentage of questions answered correctly.

How schools may use it

Schools may consider HSPT results for admissions, scholarship selection and course placement. Their decision criteria and the way families receive scores are set locally, so the intended school is the essential source.