Divisionwide SAT College Admission Testing
All high schools throughout PWCS will administer the SAT during the 2024–25 school year on the following date. Students do not need to register with the College Board before this school day testing opportunity.
| Test | Date | Grade Level | Testing Format | Information for Seniors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT (Spring) |
April 2, 2025 | Grade 11 | Digital | What to expect with the digital SAT (YouTube) Digital SAT Practice and Preparation (College Board) |
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Students with disabilities with testing accommodations documented in an IEP or Section 504 plan may be eligible for accommodations through the College Board on College Board assessments to include PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and AP tests. Visit the testing accommodations webpage for more information. |
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SAT and AP Testing
PWCS recommends that students should plan to take either the SAT or ACT for the first time by the spring of their junior year.
Below are Prince William County Public Schools testing locations and dates for the SAT and ACT for the 2024-25 school year. The College Board oversees the administration of the SAT, and a nonprofit organization oversees the ACT.
It is important to note that while these tests are administered at Prince William County Public Schools, the College Board and ACT handle all registrations. Additional test dates and locations outside of PWCS can be found on the registration websites.
Students must register with the appropriate testing company when taking the SAT or ACT at a time other than the opportunities listed in the blue box above. Links to the registration webpages can be found below.
Fee waivers are available for students with financial need. Contact your school counselor if you have questions about registering or paying for either the SAT or ACT.
Test Dates in Prince William County Public Schools
SAT Test Dates
| 2024-25 SAT Locations | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School | Aug 24 | Oct 5 | Nov 2 | Dec 7 | Mar 8 | May 3 | June 7 |
| Battlefield | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Brentsville | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Colgan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Forest Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Freedom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Gainesville | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Gar-Field | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hylton | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Osbourn Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patriot | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Potomac | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Unity Reed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Woodbridge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
ACT Test Dates
| 2024-25 ACT Locations | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School | Sept 14 | Oct 26 | Dec 14 | Feb 8 | April 5 | June 14 | Jul 12 |
| Forest Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Gar-Field | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |