Click here → Plan Ahead for the SAT or ACT - 9th thru 12th grade.pdf  for tips on how to plan ahead for the SAT or ACT for each year of high school.

Secure your spot now for the fall Western PA Learning Academy SAT Boot Camp!

The Western PA Learning Academy will be holding their fall SAT Boot Camp on September 22, 2024 from Noon - 5:00 PM at Fox Chapel High School for students from ANY school district.    This 5 hour intensive workshop is focused on test taking and time management, grammar,  usage, math, critical reading skills and test taking strategies.  The instructors are experienced and highly trained.  Students will partake in practice drills with actual test questions and keep all review materials.  They will also set up their device for the new digital SAT.  Cost is $100.00.   Contact [email protected]  if you have any questions.

Click HERE for the registration form.

Some colleges and universities require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)* as part of the application package.  However, some schools are "test optional", meaning a test score is not always required for acceptance.  Check with the college's Admissions Office to determine whether or not a test score is required.

Test scores can be automatically sent to colleges/universities you are applying to by filling out the School Code (a 4-digit code unique to each college/university) in the appropriate box on the test.  School codes are entered at the end of each test.  If your college/university of choice is unknown, scores can be sent after testing, but additional fees may apply.

Please keep in mind that the SAT Exam is only given at Deer Lakes High School twice a year...once in the Fall and once in the Spring.   Deer Lakes High School DOES NOT offer ACT testing!  Students can register and take the ACT at any location that offers it.

If you're preparing for college admissions, you might be curious about the difference between the ACT Exam and the SAT Exam.  While both are standardized exams that colleges and universities use as a benchmark when making admissions decisions, there are some differences.  Here's a BRIEF comparison:

To register online for the SAT Exam, go to:   www.collegeboard.org.   Here you can also find further information regarding registration, exam locations and fees.

Exam Day Instructions:   Once you arrive at your testing location you will be assigned to a testing room.  You must bring your photo identification, your admission ticket and your fully charged, school issued Chromebook.  Please arrive by no later than 7:45 AM as testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM and there is usually a line to check in.  The exam will take approximately 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

To register online for the ACT Exam, go to:  www.act.org.  Here you can also find further information regarding registration, testing locations and fees.

Deer Lakes High School DOES NOT offer ACT testing!  Students must register online and can take the ACT Exam at any location that offers it.