ACT, SAT and Test Prep
October 2024–June 2025 Test Dates
These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration** |
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| Nov 2, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 Register |
Oct 22, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 Register |
Nov 26, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 Register |
Feb 25, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 Register |
April 22, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 Register |
May 27, 2025 |
SAT Day
The in-school, SAT Day will take place on March 13th, 2024. This exam is free for students, and they have already been registered to take the exam.
ACT VS SAT?
Colleges use ACT and SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. Most colleges do not prefer one test over the other. We recommend doing a practice test of each, chose the one you prefer taking, and put your time and energy into studying for that exam.
SAT SUBJECT EXAMS
Most competitive colleges require two or three SAT Subject exams. Engineering programs usually require a math exam (level I or level II) and a physical science exam (chemistry or physics). Most liberal arts colleges are flexible in which SAT Subject exam they require. Please check the website of any college you are considering.
SAT Subject tests can be taken the same year as an AP exam. Review the chart below for timing.
| AP Subject Exam | Completion of HSMSE Course | Grade(s) |
| Biology: Ecological (E) | AP Biology | 12 |
| Chemistry | AP Chemistry | 10, 12 |
| World History | AP World History | 10 |
| Math Level 1 | Algebra II/Trigonometry | 10 |
| English Literature | AP English Literature | 11 |
| U.S. History | U.S. History | 11 |
| Math Level II | Pre-Calculus | 11 |
| Physics | Physics | 11 |
| German/ German with Listening | German 6 or AP German (if taken in Grade 11) | 12 |
| Spanish/ Spanish with Listening | Advanced Spanish | 11 |
Test Prep
HSMSE has partnered with the following test preparation companies to assist our students to prepare for the SAT.
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Begins January 8, 2024
10 week course
$399
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HSMSE has partnered with Method Learning to offer all of you free ACT and SAT prep resources. Students can study by using Methodize’s custom built courses that consist of lessons, quizzes and tests.
How to Register
Click the following link and complete the instructions given :
https://methodize.methodlearning.com/join/fpraaim Sign up with your hsmse email Be sure to report the correct Grade (freshman/sophomore/junior/senior) |
Free online test prep
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