The 2024 Testing Landscape
Your up-to-date testing playbook
Last updated: 10/28/24
The ACT
The latest:
- Registration for ACT dates through February 2025 is open. See our registration tips here, and register at my.act.org.
- The next ACT is on February 8, with regular registration open until January 3 and late registration open until January 20. Find more information and register here
- Test scores generally begin to be posted 10 days after a test date. You can find more information about score release here. Scores from the October 26 ACT began to be released November 5. Scores from the December 14 ACT will begin to be released December 24. Not all scores are released on the first day, though.
- The ACT has announced some major changes coming to U.S. students in April 2025 and international students in Fall 2025. Find out what we know here.
Tips to get ACT-ready:
- Test sites can fill quickly, so we suggest that students sign up well in advance for the test dates they plan to take.
- Students who will take an online version of the ACT can contact their director for more information about online testing and how to practice with digital ACT practice tests.
- For students who see the option to choose paper or digital testing this summer and fall, we recommend taking the paper test. Since the digital version is fairly new to U.S. testing centers, we anticipate potential technical glitches in the beginning.
- Look out for information about how we’ll be updating our resources when the new ACT changes come in Spring 2025!
The SAT
The latest:
- SAT registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Find our registration tips here, and register here.
- The next SAT is on March 8, with a regular registration deadline of February 21 and a late registration deadline of February 25. The following SAT will be on May 3, with regular registration available through April 18 and late registration available through April 22.
- The SAT is now an all-digital exam. For more information, check out our digital SAT hub.
- You can find score release dates for the SAT here, including tests taken at school. Scores from the recent November 2 SAT were released on November 15, and scores from the December 7 SAT will be available on December 20.
Tips to get SAT-ready:
- Test sites can fill quickly, so we suggest that students sign up well in advance for the test dates they plan to take.
- The SAT is now offered in a digital-only format. Learn more on our digital SAT hub.
AP Exams
The latest:
- In 2025, the majority of AP exams will only be offered in a digital format. Students will test in the College Board’s Bluebook app.
- Fully digital exam: These will be offered in a fully digital format, with both multiple-choice and free-response questions answered in the Bluebook app. These include computer sciences and histories.
- Hybrid digital exam: Students will complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in the Bluebook app. Free-response answers will be handwritten in paper exam booklets. These include the science and math exams.
- Paper exam: Art and language exams will remain in a paper format for this year.
Tips for AP test takers:
- Find the full list of subjects by exam type here.
- Look out for updated practice materials in the lead-up to the 2025 testing season.
The ISEE
The latest:
- Registration for the fall/winter 2024 ISEE opened on August 1, 2024. Log in to register as soon as possible, as test dates fill quickly.
- The ISEE will be offered at test centers on paper, online at Prometric Testing Centers, and online at home.
- Students with testing accommodations must be approved prior to registering for an ISEE test date.
Tips to get ISEE-ready:
- Check out our blog to learn more about ISEE registration.
- Students can test once per testing season. Fall is August–November and Winter is December–March. We recommend that students sign up for a test in November and December.
- Students should prepare for online testing if choosing that option. Private Prep’s tutors are trained in the online platform, and we offer online practice tests. Contact your director for more information.
- In past test seasons, we have heard of some technical glitches with at-home online testing. If choosing this option, know that there is a chance of delays and plan for patience!
- To apply for accommodations, create an account or login into the ISEE registration system. If approved, accommodations are valid for 15 months from the date of approval. More information about accommodations can be found on the ISEE website.
The SSAT
The latest:
- Registration for the fall/winter 2024 SSAT opened on August 1, 2024. Log in to register as soon as possible, as test dates can fill quickly.
- The SSAT will be offered at test centers on paper, online at Prometric Testing Centers, and online at home.
- Students with testing accommodations must be approved prior to registering for an SSAT test date.
Tips to get SSAT-ready:
- For more information on SSAT registration, check out our blog.
- We recommend that students sign up for a test in October, November, and/or December.
- Students should prepare for online testing if choosing that option. Private Prep’s tutors are trained in the online platform, and we offer online practice tests. Contact your director for more information.
- In past test seasons, we have heard of some technical glitches with at-home online testing. If choosing this option, know that there is a chance of delays and plan for patience!
- To apply for accommodations, create an account or login into the SSAT registration portal. Accommodations expire on July 31 of each year, and students will need to reapply and be approved for the new school year. More information about accommodations can be found on the SSAT website.
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