Divisionwide PSAT/SAT College Admission Testing
All high schools throughout PWCS will administer the PSAT and SAT during the 2023-24 school year on the following dates:
| Test | Administration Date | Grade Level | Testing Format | Information for Seniors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSAT (Fall) |
October 18, 2023 | Grades 9–11 | Digital | During this time, seniors will work on the Senior Choice Board Activity. |
| SAT (Fall) |
October 26, 2023 | Grade 12 | Paper/Pencil | Seniors not participating will work on the Senior Choice Board Activity. |
| SAT (Spring) |
March 21, 2024 | Grade 11 | Digital |
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 School testing locations and dates for the SAT and ACT for the 2023-24 school year, as reported in mid-August 2023. High schools without test dates listed are to be determined before the start of the 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.
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.
Additional Test Dates in Prince William County Public Schools
SAT Test Dates
| High School | Aug 26 | Oct 7 | Nov 4 | Dec 2 | Mar 9 | May 4 | June 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield | X | X | |||||
| Brentsville | X | X | X | X | |||
| Colgan | X | X | X | X | X * | X * | |
| Forest Park | X | X | X | X | X * | X * | X * |
| Freedom | X | X | X | X | X * | X * | X * |
| Gainesville | X | X | X | X * | X * | X * | |
| Gar-Field | X | X | X | X | |||
| Hylton | X | X | X | X * | X * | ||
| Osbourn Park | X | X | X | X | X * | X * | |
| Patriot | X | X | X | X * | X * | X * | |
| Potomac | X | X | X | X * | |||
| Unity Reed | X | X | X | X | |||
| Woodbridge | X | X | X * | X * | X * |
* Digital
ACT Test Dates
| High School | Sept 9 | Oct 28 | Dec 9 | Feb 10 | April 13 | June 8 | Jul 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Hylton | X | X |
Test Practice and Preparation
For information about free test preparation resources, visit the College Board SAT Practice and Preparation webpage or ACT Learning Resources.