Important Dates

Comparison chart of testing methods showing thresholds for early, traditional, and deferred testing with P/SAT and ACT scores.
A chart titled 'National Testing Calendar' displays test months for SAT, ACT, and other exams from August to July. Black dots indicate test months, with notes for specific exams.
A vertical chart showing months from October to June in red boxes, with test names PSAT and PSAT 10 in blue boxes across from specific months in a grid layout. October, November, December, and January are aligned with PSAT. March is aligned with PSAT 10.

10th Grade Testing

A chart showing 10th and 11th grade test scores by month, with circles indicating test dates; September and October for 11th grade, November, December, February, March, and August for 10th grade, and some notes about testing windows and preferences.

Early Testing

Table showing 10th grade test score testing window for SAT and ACT from September to November, with specific dates for 12th grade tests in March, April, October, and November, including special notes on test dates in New York and testing windows.

Traditional Testing

A chart showing 10th grade test score testing months and dates, with different symbols for most popular and potential test dates, including notes about testing windows and the July test date.

Deferred Testing

Table showing SAT scores and corresponding ACT scores in four columns. SAT scores range from 1350 to 1600, and ACT scores range from 21 to 36, with color coding indicating score ranges.
Comparison chart of SAT and ACT scoring with key differences explained
A list of important deadlines, including regular decision deadline on January 1, 2027, early action/decision deadline on November 1, 2026, and FAFSA opening date on October 1, 2026.

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Countdown to 2027 Regular Decision Deadlines (Jan 1)

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2026 AP exam schedule with courses listed by date and time, including subjects like Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Physics, Languages, History, Art, and Science.