SAT and ACT Test Dates and Deadlines: 2013-2014

As you know, planning and organization become increasingly important the closer you get to college. In high school, your teachers guide you through lessons in time management with assignments and deadlines. They teach you facts about a variety of subjects and make sure you learn those facts through tests. The SAT and ACT tests are two ways that these skills are measured against other students across the country to see if you're ready for college.

Unfortunately, the SAT is only administered seven times a year (the ACT, only six). This means that you have to be on top of your scheduling if you want to ensure that you can take (or retake) the standardized tests required by your prospective colleges before you apply.

Which test should you take? It's up to you and it depends on the colleges you're interested in; about 43% of college-bound students take the SAT, while the other 52% of graduating seniors take the ACT.

Practice for the SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests with these sample test questions.

The following guides will assist your planning by giving you the SAT and ACT test dates and registration deadlines for 2012-2013. Don't forget to register for the SAT at CollegeBoard.com!

SAT

Exam Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration

• May 4, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 | Apr 19, 2013
  
• June 1, 2013 | May 2, 2013 | May 17, 2013
  

ACT

Exam Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration

• April 13, 2013 | March 8, 2013 | March 22, 2013
  
• June 8, 2013 | May 3, 2013 | May 17, 2013
  

For test day tips, follow these "Top 10 SAT Test Day Tips" and "Best Foods for SAT Test Day".