AP, IB, PSAT, SAT & ACT Testing

AP Testing

Students enrolled in AP classes may take the AP examination in May during spring semester. If students receive a score of 3, 4, or 5, four-year and community colleges may waive the equivalent course at the college level, thus awarding credit for passing AP scores.

Note: Students on Free or Reduced Lunch may receive a waiver to cover cost of fees. Please contact your School Counselor for information.

IB Testing

Students enrolled in IB classes may take the IB examination in May during spring semester. If students receive a score of 5, 6, or 7, many 4-year and community colleges may waive the equivalent course at the college level, thus awarding credit for passing IB scores. Some colleges award college credit for score of 3 or 4, but that decision varies by the institution.

Note: Please contact our IB Program Lead to learn about possible scholarship opportunities to fund IB testing costs.

PSAT, SAT & ACT Testing Information and Dates

PSAT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board. This is a practice exam for the SAT college admittance exam. The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are the same test, offered at different times of year.

They have these benefits in common:

● They are both great practice for the SAT because they test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT, in a way that makes sense for your grade level.
● They both provide score reports you can use to personalize your Khan Academy® SAT practice.
● These score reports also list which AP courses you should check out.

The PSAT 10 is administered in the Spring to all 10th graders free of charge. The fees are paid by Campbell Union High School District.

The PSAT/NMSQT is available to students in grades 9-11, but is strongly encouraged for 11th grade students. 11th graders who take the PSAT/NMSQT are entered into the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Students can learn more and prepare for the PSAT by visiting the College Board website.

SAT

The SAT is a standardized test required for college admission by many colleges in the United States. Students are encouraged to take the SAT at least once during junior year in the spring semester and once more in the fall of senior year. Students can see test information, registration deadlines, and prepare for the SAT on the College Board’s website and by following these instructions:

Visit College Board at: http://www.collegeboard.org/
Click on "SAT Home."
Click on "Register Now."
Click on either "Sign In" or "Sign Up."
Then start the registration process.

Students may still register for the following 2025-26 SAT Test Dates:

SAT Test Date*	Registration Deadline	Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation or Late Registration**
November 8, 2025	October 24, 2024 Register online	October 28, 2025
December 6, 2025	November 21, 2025 Register online	November 25, 2025
March 14, 2026	February 27, 2026 Register online	March 3, 2026
May 2, 2026	April 17, 2026 Register online	April 21, 2026
June 6, 2026	May 22, 2026 Register online	May 26, 2026

* Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day.

** Late registration is available worldwide. Learn about the additional fees that apply.

ACT

The ACT is a standardized test required for college admission by many colleges in the United States. Students are encouraged to take the ACT at least once during junior year in the spring semester and once more in the fall of senior year. Students can see test information, registration deadlines, and prepare for the ACT with resources provided on ACT's website.

Visit ACT at: http://www.act.org/
Click on "MyACT Sign In" on the top right.
Click on "Create MyACT account."
Then start the registration process.

Registration is only open for test dates in September through February (listed below). ACT registration for the April, June, and July test dates is expected to open in early December. Be sure to sign up to be notified when registration opens to secure your spot.

Students may still register for the following 2025-26 ACT Test Dates:

ACT Test Date	Registration Deadline (Late fee applies after this date)	Late Registration Deadline	Photo Upload and Standby Deadline
December 13, 2025	November 7, 2025	November 24, 2025	December 5, 2025
February 14, 2026	January 9, 2026	January 23, 2026	February 6, 2026
April 11, 2026	March 6, 2026	March 23, 2026	April 3, 2026
June 13, 2026	May 8, 2026	May 29, 2026	June 5, 2026
July 11, 2026	June 5, 2026	June 24, 2026	July 3, 2026

SAT/ACT Requirements for College Applications

At this time, the UC and CSU colleges are not requiring or considering SAT and ACT in the application process. However, many private and out of state schools still require applicants to report an SAT or ACT score as part of their application package. Students and families are encouraged to check individual schools' websites for more details on specific admission requirements.

SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Information

To request an SAT/ACT fee waiver, please contact Ms. Cajero in the College and Career Center.

SAT Waiver Info:

Students, if you're eligible for a fee waiver, you can take the SAT or SAT Subject Tests for free and get other benefits to apply to college. To learn more, please read the College Board webpage.

ACT Waiver Info:

Fee waivers cover only the basic registration fee and late fee for your test option on a national test date, including up to four college choices (if you provide valid codes when you register). To learn more, please visit the ACT website.

Have questions?

For more information about IB, AP, SAT and ACT testing, please contact your School Counselor.

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