The ACT

The latest:

• Registration for ACT dates through July 2026 is open. See our registration tips here, and register at my.act.org. 
• The next U.S.-based ACT is on December 13. Regular registration ends on November 7, with late registration available through November 24. The following ACT will be on February 14. 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. 
• All U.S. (excluding those taking the ACT at school during the week) will take the New ACT. International students will continue to take the Classic ACT through April 2026, but the Science section will be optional and will not be factored into their composite scores. Find out what we know here.

ACT Test Dates 2025-2026

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.
• For students who see the option to choose paper or digital testing, 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.
• We have updated our practice tests and resources to best prepare students for the new version of the ACT. We’re ready to support students!

The SAT

The latest:

• SAT registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Find our registration tips here, and register here.
• The next SAT is on November 8, with a regular registration deadline of October 24 and a late registration deadline of October 28. The following SAT will be on December 6. 
• The SAT is now an all-digital exam. For more information, check out our blog on SAT content. 
• You can find score release dates for the SAT here, including tests taken at school. Scores for the November 8 SAT will be available on November 21, and scores for the December 6 SAT will be available on December 19.

SAT Test Dates 2025-2026

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 about the SAT here.

AP Exams

The latest:

• In 2026, the majority of AP exams will be offered in a digital or hybrid 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 English, 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: Most language exams are offered in the paper format only.

Tips for AP test takers:

• Find the full list of subjects by exam type here.
• Private Prep is prepared to support students who will test in any of the available formats.

The ISEE

The latest:

• Registration for the fall/winter 2025 ISEE season opened on August 1, 2025. 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.
• We are monitoring the latest information about the announced merger between the makers of the SSAT and ISEE.

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 2025 SSAT season opened on August 1, 2025. 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.
• We are monitoring the latest information about the announced merger between the makers of the SSAT and ISEE.

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.