ACT/SAT Information
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Upcoming Test Dates & Deadlines
Dates and Deadlines
| Test Date | Early Reg Deadline | Late Reg Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2026 | August 14, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| October 17, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| December 12, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | November 29, 2026 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 22, 2027 | February 9, 2027 |
| April 10, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | March 23, 2027 |
| June 12, 2027 | May 7, 2027 | June 7, 2027 |
| July 10, 2027 | June 4, 2027 | June 22, 2027 |
SHS Test Site Dates:
- September 19, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- June 12, 2027
ACT testing at SHS begins at 8:00 a.m. and students are encouraged to report no later than 7:45 a.m. on the day of the test.
For the 2026-27 school year, the ACT is offered free for juniors at South High during the school day in February. The sign up window will close December 14, 2026. If you have questions, please reach out to our Testing Coordinator or a counselor.
Seniors who did not take the free ACT in the spring of 2026 are eligible to take the ACT for free on the February 23, 2027 testing date. The deadline to sign up for the Free ACT Test is Monday, December 14, 2026.
ACT Test Options and Prices for Testing Through July 2026
| Fee | Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ACT Test | $70.00 | The ACT Test includes the English, math, and reading sections. | ||
| Writing Add-On Fee | $25.00 | More about the ACT with writing. Can be added or removed through the late deadline. | ||
| Science Add-On Fee | $5.00 | More about the science section. Can be added or removed through the late deadline. | ||
| Change Fee | $49.00 | Includes making a Test Form Change, Test Day Change, or Test Center Change. | ||
| Late registration | $42.00 | Registration or test date change made during the late period for a national test date. |
Fee Waiver
Do you qualify for a fee waiver? Fee Waivers Available
August 2026–June 2027 Test Dates
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These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
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Pre-ACT
The Pre-ACT is taken by all freshmen during the school day in October 2026.
ACT WorkKeys
ACT WorkKeys is offered free to juniors at SHS and takes place during the school day. This school year’s test will be offered in October 2026. Registration is open until August 21, 2026.
- Register through the building testing coordinator, in the counseling office.
- Students will hear about the test through their ELO classes and it will be included in daily SHS announcements.
- Students who register to take the ACT WorkKeys are encouraged to arrive by 7:45 a.m. on the testing day because the test begins at 8:00 a.m. at South High School.