SAT/ACT Testing - Take the ACT or SAT - Registration and dates

Q: What are the key steps and costs for registering for the ACT?

Register online and use the school code 231-408. The ACT costs $60 without writing and $85 with writing.

Sep 14, 2026

SAT/ACT Testing and college admissions planning guidance covering repeatable exam attempts, score-use for admissions, and step-by-step registration. Includes ACT registration details, school code, online sign-up, test fees for ACT with or without writing, and a timeline of upcoming ACT dates with registration deadlines. Provides SAT registration link and online fee, plus scheduled SAT test dates. Adds AP exam reference and practical free prep options via Khan Academy and ACT Academy, followed by local preparation resources and next steps for campus visits, early applications, and graduation credit requirements.

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SAT/ACT Testing

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SAT registration and upcoming dates

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Khan Academy SAT prep

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Local ACT/SAT resources

College and Career Planning

Research colleges and technical schools

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SAT/ACT Testing - Take the ACT or SAT: ➢ You can take college prep exams as many times as you want. ➢ Colleges will consider your best score. ➢ Register early and plan to take it a few different times. ➢ [ACT-](ACT-www.actstudent.org)[www.actstudent.org](ACT-www.actstudent.org) ▪ Register online: $60 ACT without writing & $85 ACT with writing. ▪ Select the local public school at which you would like to take the test. ▪ School code:231-408 Upcoming ACT dates (registration deadlines) ▪ October 23, 2021 (Sept. 17) ▪ December 11, 2021 (Nov. 5) ▪ February 12, 2022 (Jan. 7) ▪ April 2, 2022 (Feb. 25) ▪ June 11, 2022 (May 6) ▪ July 16, 2022 (June 17) ➢ SAT – [www.collegeboard.org](www.collegeboard.org) ▪ Register online: $55 ▪ School Code: 231-408 Upcoming SAT Dates: ▪ October 2, 2021 ▪ November 6, 2021 ▪ December 4, 2021 ▪ March 12, 2022 ▪ May 7, 2022 ▪ June 4, 2022 ➢ [AP exams-](AP exams-www.apcentral.collegeboard.com)[www.apcentral.collegeboard.com](AP exams-www.apcentral.collegeboard.com) ▪ Exams taken in May at LHNW TEST PREP: - Khan Academy: Prepare for the SAT with the FREE Khan Academy test prep website ➢ [https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat](https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat) ➢ Can link to PSAT test scores and answers ➢ Download a real, full-length SAT practice test, watch Sal work through real SAT problems, and get even more practice using our interactive questions. - [ACT Academy:](ACT Academy: www.act.org/academy)[ ](ACT Academy: www.act.org/academy)[www.act.org/academy](ACT Academy: www.act.org/academy) ➢ ACT tests, interactive questions, and educational games to prep for the ACT - Local ACT/ SAT prep resources ➢ College Quest (Bloomfield Hills) -248-647-8378 – [Sallen2556@gmail.com](Sallen2556@gmail.com) ➢ Carson Academic Consultants, [Karen Carson-](Karen Carson-carsonacademics@gmail.com)[carsonacademics@gmail.com](Karen Carson-carsonacademics@gmail.com), [www.carsonacademics.com](www.carsonacademics.com) College and Career Planning - Research colleges and technical schools: Use information from Naviance, [www.naviance.com](www.naviance.com), the College Handbook (in the counseling office), [www.collegeboard.com](www.collegeboard.com), [www.fastweb.com](www.fastweb.com, and college websites to find out which colleges and/or technical schools)[, and college websites to find out which colleges and/or technical schools](www.fastweb.com, and college websites to find out which colleges and/or technical schools)[ ](www.fastweb.com, and college websites to find out which colleges and/or technical schools)[offer programs that interest you.](offer programs that interest you.) - Visit at least three or more college campuses this spring and summer: ➢ Each student can miss school for two school-approved college visits. This counts as an approved excused absence. You will need to go to the office and fill out the Request for Planned Absence form prior to your visit. ➢ Schedule the visit with an Admissions Office on the college website or call the admissions office. ➢ Ask to meet with an advisor in your field of interest. It is a great way to gain information about their programs and classes. ➢ Currently, many colleges are offering virtual campus tours. Plan to do this as a first step, and then schedule an in-person visit when the campus opens up. - Apply to at least 4 colleges in the early fall of your senior year: ➢ Application Deadlines: All applications should be completed and submitted between mid-August and November of your senior year. ➢ Teacher recommendations: Please give teachers at least 2 weeks to complete these. ➢ Transcripts: Requests transcripts Parchment. [https://www.parchment.com/log-in/](https://www.parchment.com/log-in/)[ ](https://www.parchment.com/log-in/)Mr. Nelson ([mnelson@lhsa.com](mnelson@lhsa.com)) sends out all transcripts. Submit the counselor forms to him as well. - Volunteer or gain employment:

FAQs

How many times can students take the ACT or SAT, and how do colleges use the scores?

Students can take college prep exams as many times as they want. Colleges consider the student’s best score.

What are the key steps and costs for registering for the ACT?

What free SAT test-prep resources are recommended?

Khan Academy is recommended for free SAT test prep, including linking to PSAT scores and answers and using a full-length SAT practice test with interactive questions.

Sep 14, 2026

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