ACT / SAT College Exams
ACT / SAT College Entrance Exams
Four-year colleges, and some traditional two-year colleges that now offer four-year programs, require high school students to take either the SAT or ACT exam. Colleges will accept either exam as part of the college admission process. Scores necessary to obtain admission into a college varies depending on the selectivity of the college.
Students may register for one of these exams online. Students who register online will know immediately if they received their first test center choice; they can print out registration day exam tickets and can make changes online if there are any errors.
Sending Reports to Universities/Colleges -- North Tonawanda School code: 334230
PLEASE NOTE* Nov. 4th is the only date SAT exam will be held at NTHS. NO other exams will be offered at NTHS this school year. Please check websites provided below for nearest locations available to take the SAT and ACT
2024-2025 SAT / ACT Test Dates
SAT:
Test dates at NTHS are as follows:
- August 24, 2024 (register byAug 13, 2024)
- Oct. 5, 2024 (register by Sept. 20, 2024)
- Nov. 2, 2024 (register by Oct.185, 2024)
- Dec. 7, 2024 (register by Nov. 22, 2024)
- Mar. 8, 2025 (register by Feb. 21, 2025)
- May 3, 2025 (register by April 18, 2025)
- June 7, 2025 (register by May 22, 2025)
ACT:
Test dates at NTHS are as follows:
- September 14, 2024 (register by August 9, 2024)
- October 26, 2024 (register by September 20, 2024)
- Dec. 14, 2024 (register by November 8, 2024)
- Feb. 8, 2025 (register by Jan. 3, 2025)
- April 5, 2024 (register by Feb 28, 2025)
- June 14, 2025 (register by May 9, 2025)
- July 12, 2025 (register by June 6, 2025)
ACT / SAT Online Registration
Students should consider taking the SAT twice - spring of junior year and fall of senior year. Colleges look at the highest scores in each section.
- Register online at the College Board website.
- Contact SAT toll-free at 1-866-756-7346.
- SAT Codes - Lists for majors, colleges and testing centers.
- Cost:
- Registration fee - $55
- Change test center - $29
- Cancel fee - $29
- Late cancel fee- $29
- Late registration -$39
- Send scores to colleges -$14 per report (unlimited free score reports with fee waiver)
- Register online at the ACT website.
- Upload Your Photo - It's Required! View instructions.
- View colleges that require the optional ACT writing/essay portion.
- Contact ACT toll-free at 1-319-337-1000.
- Cost:
- ACT without Writing session - $60
- ACT with Writing session - $85
- Late registration fee - $36
- Send scores to additional colleges - $18.50 per school, (first 4 schools are free - only if handed in by first Thursday after test)
- Test option change - $25
ACT / SAT Study Sites
ACT / SAT Prep Sessions
ACT & SAT Prep Courses
PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills.
The test is given in the fall each year. View more information...
The PSAT test date and registration date are coming soon. Please check back. The cost is $25. See Mrs. Graves in the Career Center, Room 113, to register.