Standardized Testing
ACT
2025-2026 ACT TEST DATES
TEST DATES |
REGISTRATION DATES |
LATE REGISTRATION DATES |
|---|---|---|
| September 6** | August 1 | August 19 |
| October 18 | September 12 | September 30 |
| December 13 | November 7 | November 24 |
| February 14 | January 7 | January 21 |
| April 11 | March 6 | March 24 |
| June 13 | May 8 | May 27 |
| July 11 | June 5 |
June 24 |
**Offered at LHS
Illinois transitioned to the ACT as the state's federally required high school accountability assessment for English language arts, math, and science, beginning with the 2024-25 school year. The ACT will be offered during school in April and students will be automatically registered to take the test.
Register for the ACT outside of school.
The ACT now offers an online testing option at select locations nationwide. Learn more about ACT’s online national test experience.
SAT
2025-2026 SAT TEST DATESTest Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| August 23* | August 8 | August 12 |
| September 13 | August 29 | September 2 |
| October 4 November 8** |
September 19 October 24 |
September 23 October 28 |
| December 6 | November 21 | November 25 |
| March 14** | February 27 | March 3 |
| May 2 | April 17 | April 21 |
| June 6 | May 22 | May 26 |
*Offered at VHHS
**Offered at LHS
SAT transitioned to a digital format in March 2024.
While the NMSQT PSAT will still be administered during the school day in the fall (optional for Juniors), Illinois transitioned to administering the ACT and PreACT during the school day in April (students are automatically registered by school). Students who wish to take the SAT will need to register and take the SAT on one of the scheduled dates above. Please note, exam registration fills quickly.
Information on Test Optional Colleges & Universities.
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