ACT/SAT Test Information
College-bound seniors who have not taken the ACT or SAT should do so as soon as possible so your scores will be available for your college applications. College-bound juniors need to sign up for spring testing. Practice test booklets and information for online registration are available in the counseling office. Register for the ‘Test Question of the Day’ through ACT or SAT. The dates for the 2020/2021 school year are posted below. Clarksville High School CEEB code number is 150535. Enter this number where requested so your scores can be reported to CHS.
SAT Help Line for Students 1-866-756-7346
Fee waivers for the ACT and SAT are available from Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Allred @ CHS and Mrs. Sammons @ RA, if applicable.
Do I choose the ACT or the SAT test?
Curious about the difference between the ACT and SAT? Not sure which one to take? Check out the following information to learn more about these tests.
- ACT: The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.
- SAT: The SAT test prioritizes content that reflects the kind of reading and math students will encounter in college and their future work lives.
Want to practice?
www.khanacademy.org/sat
www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
ACT Testing Dates
Visit www.actstudent.org for more information or to register for the ACT test.
| Test Dates | Registration Deadlines | Late Registration Deadlines |
| September 12, 2020 | August 14 | August 28 |
| September 13, 2020 | TBD | TBD |
| September 19, 2020 | TBD | TBD |
| October 10, 2020 | TBD | TBD |
| October 17, 2020 | TBD | TBD |
| October 24, 2020 | September 18 | October 2 |
| October 25, 2020 | TBD | TBD |
| December 12, 2020 | November 6 | November 20 |
| February 6, 2021 | January 8 | January 15 |
| April 17, 2021 | March 12 | March 26 |
| June 12, 2021 | May 7 | May 21 |
| July 17, 2021 | June 18 | June 25 |
SAT Testing Dates
Visit www.collegeboard.org for more information or to register for the SAT test.
| Test Dates | Registration Deadlines | Late Registration Deadlines | Score Release Dates |
| August 29, 2020 | July 31 | August 18 | September 21 |
| September 26, 2020 | August 26 | September 15 | October 9 |
| October 3, 2020 | September 4 | September 22 | October 16 |
| November 7, 2020 | October 7 | October 27 | November 29 |
| December 5, 2020 | November 5 | November 24 | December 18 |
| March 13, 2021 | February 12 | March 2 | March 26 |
| May 8, 2021 | April 8 | April 27 | May 21 |
| June 5, 2021 | May 6 | May 26 | July 14 |
PSAT Test Information
CHS/RA Test Date: October 28, 2020, free to all 10th and 11th graders
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Just by taking the PSAT/NMSQT you have already taken the first step toward college. What’s next? Log in to My College QuickStart to:
- See correct answers and explanations
- Get a personalized SAT study plan
- Search for colleges
- Explore majors and careers
- Learn about scholarship programs
- Take a personality test
- Use your Online Access Code on the inside of your PSAT report to log in to your personalized site at: www.studentscores.collegeboard.org
Visit www.collegeboard.org for more information about the PSAT and SAT tests and college and career planning.
Test Preparation Resources
- March2Success: Free web-based test preparation. www.march2success.com
ASVAB
The ASVAB measures strengths and potential for future success. You do not “pass” or “fail”. the results represent how well you have developed your skills in addition to your potential for training. Your results provide a measure of your skills and abilities with different scores:
- Career Exploration Scores-The three Career Exploration Scores are verbal, math, and science/technical skills. Each of these scores is made up of a combination of some of the individual ASVAB tests.
- ASVAB Tests-You receive a score for each subtest that makes up the ASVAB.
- Military Entrance Score/Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)-Participation in the ASVAB CEP does not obligate you to talk with military recruiters or consider a military career. If you are interested in joining the Military it is best to discuss this score with a recruiter. Learn more at www.careersinthemilitary.com.
- Access Code-YourASVAB Summary Results sheet includes an access code you will use to login to www.asvabprogram.com/student.