ACT & SAT Information

College Admissions Tests

There are two basic college admissions tests, the ACT and the SAT. Students typically begin taking college admissions tests in the spring of their junior year.  Most students elect to take either or both of the tests more than one time. As part of the state testing requirement, all MCPASD students are required to take the ACT, free of charge, in the spring of their junior year.  

Fee Waivers :

ACT Fee Waivers

ACT has fee waivers for students in need. Please review the following links to determine if you meet criteria to qualify for a fee waiver and how the Fee Waiver Program can support students.

ACT Fee Waiver Program

ACT Fee Waiver Requirements and Procedures

SAT Fee Waivers

College Board has fee waivers for students in need. Please review the following links to determine if you meet criteria to qualify for a fee waiver. Please review the following links to review the Fee Waiver Program for SAT tests. 

SAT Fee Waiver Program Benefits

SAT Fee Waiver Eligibility 


Watch our ACT & SAT Advisory Lesson Video

ACT Links

PreACT is a test offered to all students through the MCPASD. Students take the PreACT test in the spring of 9th and 10th grades. Information about the test can be found at https://success.act.org/s/topic/0TO1B000000UAxzWAG/preact-preact-89

MHS ACT Prep:
https://mcpasd.libguides.com/ACTPREP

ACT Registration:
www.actstudent.org/regist/

ACT Test Dates:
www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

ACT Test Preparation:
www.actstudent.org/testprep/

The MHS/CSCS Library now subscribes to Learning Express Library which contains free test prep resources and practice tests for the ACT, SAT, AP Tests, and GED as well as career preparation materials. The link is available on the Library Website.

SAT Links

PSAT: The PSAT is offered by the MCPASD to sophomore and junior students on the national PSAT testing date in October.  

The PSAT is used to qualify for National Merit Competition during a student’s junior year. Students should look for registration information in early September.  Collegeboard may take up to 7 weeks to process accommodation requests.