Skip to main content

College Admissions Testing

SAT and ACT Testing

After a student’s grades in the classroom, the SAT/ACT score is one of the most important factors that universities consider on college applications. At Donovan, students have the opportunity to take the SAT and ACT (as well as the practice versions) on campus during the school day. As most schools are unable to accommodate on-site testing during the school day, Donovan students have the privilege of taking the SAT and ACT in a familiar environment, which research shows to have a positive impact on test scores. We encourage students to take advantage of every opportunity with the SAT and ACT at Donovan as well as participate in the test prep support offered throughout the school year. The information below will cover test dates, costs, and free study resources.

There are additional opportunities to take the SAT and ACT throughout the year that students can sign themselves up for. These tests are typically administered on Saturdays and are held at local public high school buildings, college testing centers, or community centers. The links below will provide upcoming dates and deadlines. Unlike when taking the tests specifically at Donovan, students interested in these additional opportunities will need to register themselves online.

 

Testing Fees

While the PSAT and PreACT for underclassmen are considered mandatory (and free of charge), the SAT and ACT are considered optional for Juniors and Seniors simply because there is a testing fee for each exam. We always encourage students to take both the SAT and ACT, especially due the unique opportunity of getting to take the tests at Donovan. Testing fees (cash or check) should be brought to the office, though parents can also request test fees to be billed directly to their FACTS accounts.

 

Testing fees for national testing dates for both the SAT and ACT are paid directly to their respective websites. 

Test Prep Resources

Free test prep strategies, resources, and practice tests can be found at these links, though students will need to create their own accounts. Specifically with Khan Academy (SAT prep), students can link their new Khan Academy accounts with their College Board accounts in order to get more personalized SAT practice. 

2026-27 Donovan Testing Dates
  • October 5-7--SAT
  • October 27--ACT
  • December 15-17-- Midterm exams
  • March 2--ACT
  • March 4--SAT
  • March 31-April 2--Iowa Assessment
  • April 8-29--AP Mock testing
  • May 3-14--AP Tests
  • May 25-27--Final Exams
ACT National Dates
& Deadlines
 
Test Date Registration Deadline
September 19, 2026 August 14
October 17, 2026 September 11
December 12, 2026 November 6
February 27, 2027 January 22
April 10, 2027 March 5
June 12, 2027 May 7
July 10, 2027 June 4
 
SAT National Dates
& Deadlines
 
Test Date Registration Deadline
August 22, 2026 August 7
September 12, 2026 August 28
October 3, 2026 September 18
November 7, 2026 October 23
December 5, 2026 November 20
March 6, 2027 February 19
May 1, 2027 April 16
 
June 5, 2027
 
May 21