ACT, SAT and PSAT Testing
What are the SAT and ACT?
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.
What is the PSAT?
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 cores 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.
What is the difference between the SAT and ACT?
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.
How much do they cost?
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.
Important Links
2022-2023 MWHS Testing Site Information
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.
2022-2023 ACT Testing Dates
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 |
2022-2023 SAT Testing Dates
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 |