Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date | Late Registration Deadline | Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
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September 6, 2025 | August 1 | August 19 | August 29 |
October 18, 2025 | September 12 | September 30 | October 10 |
December 13, 2025 | November 7 | November 24 | December 5 |
February 14, 2026 | January 9 | January 23 | February 6 |
April 11, 2026 | March 6 | March 24 | April 3 |
June 13, 2026 | May 8 | May 29 | June 5 |
July 11, 2026 | June 5 | June 24 | July 3 |
What are the differences between the ACT and the SAT?
All 4-year colleges accept both the ACT and the SAT.
For more info, read: SAT vs. ACT: Which Test is Right for You?
Many colleges are test-optional for admission. Should I still take the ACT?
Even for test-optional admissions, colleges are indicating that standardized test scores are often required or helpful for scholarship opportunities, correct class placement, and sometimes as a requirement for specific programs or majors.