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ACT, SAT and PSAT Testing

  • The SAT and ACT are entrance exams used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decision. The SAT and ACT exams are a multiple choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board and ACT, Inc. The purpose of the SAT and ACT are to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicant. College admission officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admission interviews, and personal essays. How important SAT or ACT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school.

  • The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. The PSAT 10 and PSAT8/9 are not considered for entry.

    For more information regarding the PSAT and the National Merit Scholarship Program, please contact Mrs. Trammell in the Counseling Office.

  • There are several differences between the SAT and the ACT. One of the key differences between the two exams are their structure. The SAT features the following sections: reading, writing and language, and math, while the ACT features English, math, reading, science reasoning, an optional essay. 

    • The SAT costs $60.
    • The ACT with the essay costs $85 while the ACT without the essay costs $60.
    • The PSAT costs $16.

    Exams are subject to additional charges such as late registration fees.

  • The ACT and SAT will be administered at Mineral Wells High School on the following days:

    ACT
    School Code: 228290 

    • December 10, 2022
    • February 11, 2023
    • April 15, 2023
    • June 10, 2023
    • October 28, 2023
    • April 13, 2024

    *The School Day ACT will be offered October 3, 2023 and February 27, 2024. The ACT with no writing costs $38. The ACT with writing costs $49. More information will be available as the dates get closer.

    SAT
    School Code: 44659

    • December 3, 2022
    • March 11, 2023
    • May 6, 2023
    • June 3, 2023
    • August 26, 2023
    • December 12, 2023
    • June 1, 2024

    *This information is subject to change.

  • ACT Test Dates Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
    Late Fee Applies
    Standby Deadline
    Photo Upload Deadline
    September 10, 2022 August 5, 2022 August 19, 2022 September 2, 2022
    October 22, 2022 September 16, 2022 September 30, 2022 October 14, 2022
    December 10, 2022 November 4, 2022 November 15, 2022 December 2, 2022
    February 11, 2023 January 6, 2023 January 20, 2023 February 3, 2023
    April 15, 2023 March 10, 2023 March 24, 2023 April 7, 2023
    June 10, 2023 May 5, 2023 May 19, 2023 June 2, 2023
    July 15, 2023 June 16, 2023 June 23, 2023 July 7, 2023
  • SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation,
    and Late Registration
    August 27, 2022 July 29, 2022 August 16, 2022
    October 1, 2022 September 2, 2022 September 20, 2022
    November 5, 2022 October 7, 2022 October 25, 2022
    December 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 November 22, 2022
    March 11, 2023 February 10, 2023 February 28, 2023
    May 6, 2023 April 7, 2023 April 25, 2023
    June 3, 2023 May 4, 2023 May 23, 2023