Math Tutor - ACT and SAT Testing Timeline

Testing Timeline

There is no single "correct" sequence of which standardized tests to take or when to take them. Although I can help you decide from a math perspective, there are many other considerations. However, to give you a rough idea, below is a timeline of when tests are offered and frequently taken.

 Freshman

None

sophomore

October: PSAT 10, Pre-ACT

junior

October: PSAT/NMSQT, Pre-ACT

November: Nov

December: SAT, ACT

February: ACT

early March: SAT

later March: School Day SAT (required in many public schools)

April: ACT

May: SAT, AP exams

June: SAT, ACT

July: ACT

August: SAT

senior

September: ACT

October: SAT

November: SAT

December: SAT, ACT