College Admissions Testing

Tests which are labeled college admissions tests measure how much a student has learned throughout all his years of schooling. There are two major tests: the SAT and the ACT.

SAT

The SAT is preferred by colleges in the Middle Atlantic states. It measures both verbal and math ability. This test is administered at specific sites seven times during the school year. Dates are posted in the Guidance Center and are included in this guide.

ACT

The ACT is recognized by most colleges in the Middle Atlantic States but is preferred by schools in the southern and western states. Many community colleges in Pennsylvania use this test for admission and/or placement purposes. It measures ability in four areas: verbal, math, natural science and reading. It is administered at specified sites five times during the school year. Dates are posted in the Guidance Center and are included in this guide.

2024-25 SAT Testing

Date

Aug. 24, 2024

Oct. 5, 2024

Nov. 2, 2024*

Dec. 7, 2024

March 2025 TBA

May 2025 TBA*

June 2025 TBA

Registration deadlines were not available at time of printing. Visit www.SAT.org for more information.

* Delone Catholic serves as a test center on these dates. Some students do better on the ACT assessment because the ACT measures achievement, while the SAT measures aptitude. Therefore, if you are not happy with your SAT scores, you might want to consider taking the ACT assessment.

2024-25 ACT Testing (Projected Dates)

Date

Sept. 7, 2024

Oct. 26, 2024*

Dec. 7, 2024

Feb. 7, 2025

April 11, 2025*

June 7, 2025

July 12, 2025

Official dates were not available at time of printing. Visit www.ACT.org for more information.

* Delone Catholic serves as a test center on these dates. Some students do better on the ACT assessment because the ACT measures achievement, while the SAT measures aptitude. Therefore, if you are not happy with your SAT scores, you might want to consider taking the ACT assessment.