Kings Park High School

The SAT and ACT exams are nationally administered standardized exams that help colleges evaluate students for admission. Both, the SAT and ACT are accepted by most colleges across the country. The SAT exam is a three part aptitude test that consists of a math, reading, and writing section. The ACT exam is an achievement test that includes English, math, reading, and science sections, as well as an optional writing section.

SAT-ACT Test Schedule 2024-25

Suggested Test Taking Timeline

10^th grade

Spring – PSAT-10 Exam

11^th grade

October – PSAT/NMSQT Exam

Spring – SAT Exams & ACT Exams

12^th grade

Fall – SAT Exams & ACT Exams

Khan Academy - Personalized SAT Practice Through College Board

Method Test Prep - Free SAT/ACT Test Prep

SAT Score Reporting & Score Choice

SAT vs ACT - Article from The Princeton Review

PSAT Testing Information

Students with Disabilities

Testing accommodations for both the SAT and the ACT exams require parents and students to complete additional accommodation requests. Although students may already receive testing modifications on local and/or state exams through their formalized Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plans, these are not guaranteed by either SAT/ACT testing.

Please browse the sites listed below and contact your counselor for information on requesting testing modifications.

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is a unit of College Board dedicated to provided appropriate testing services and modification for qualified students.

ACT Testing Accommodations provides appropriate testing services and modification for qualified students.

Files:

SAT Subject Tests

Understanding your PSAT-10 Scores