While a student’s academic record has always been the most important factor in an admissions decision, standardized test scores also play a significant role at most colleges. Our suggested timetable for taking, PSAT, SAT and ACT examinations is as follows:
PSAT: October of the Middle and Upper Middle years.
SAT: January and May of the Upper Middle years, and October, November, and/or December of the Senior year (if necessary and recommended by the student’s college counselor).
ACT: April of the Upper Middle year and October or December of the Senior year (if necessary and recommended by the student's college counselor).
Subject Tests: June of the Middle and Upper Middle years, and October, November, and/or December of the Senior year, if necessary.
More specific information will be sent to students in advance of registration deadlines by Mrs. Deborah Bender, Taft’s Testing Coordinator. Additionally, please feel free to contact any of our college counselors should you have questions or concerns about any testing-related issues.
The College Board-SAT registration
ACT registration