The 2023 Testing Landscape
Your up-to-date testing playbook
Last updated: 7/19/2023
The ACT
The latest:
- Registration for ACT dates in the 2023-2024 school year is open. See our registration tips here, and register at my.act.org.
- The next ACT is on December 9. Late registration is open through November 17. The next ACT is on February 10; regular registration is open until January 5. 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 for the October 28 ACT are expected beginning November 14.
- Some schools and districts are now offering an online ACT option for school day testing, and the ACT recently announced a digital test pilot for December 2023. See more details about the upcoming digital option for the ACT here.
Tips to get ACT-ready:
- Test sites can fill quickly, so we suggest that students sign up well in advance for the tests dates they plan to take.
- Students who will take an online version of the ACT at school can contact their director for more information about online testing and to practice with digital ACT practice tests. More information about the digital ACT pilot is available on our website.
The SAT
The latest:
- The next SAT is on December 2. Regular registration has closed, and late registration is available until November 21. This is the final administration of the paper SAT.
- Registration for the digital SAT is now open. The registration for the March 9 dSAT is available until February 23. 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 October 7 SAT will be released on October 20.
- A new digital SAT version will be released for U.S. students beginning in March 2024.
Tips to get SAT-ready:
- The final offering of the current paper SAT format will be in December 2023.
- We don’t know much yet about registration and testing centers for the March 2024 Digital SAT. We recommend signing up as early as possible to get a seat.
- The SAT will be offered in a digital-only format beginning in March 2024. Learn more on our Digital SAT hub.
The ISEE
The latest:
- Registration for the fall/winter 2023 ISEE is now open. 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 2023 SSAT is now open. 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.
AP Exams
The latest:
- Eight subjects will offer a digital AP exam option in May 2024:
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP European History
- AP Seminar
- AP U.S. History
- AP World History: Modern
- AP African American Studies (pilot only)
Tips for AP test takers:
- Digital AP exams will be optional. Schools can decide to offer digital or paper versions, or they may allow students to choose their format. Learn more about digital AP exams here.
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