This form is designed to help you plan your college testing program over the next three years of high school. Decisions about what tests to take and when to take these tests should be made in consultation with your Dean in grade 10 and with your College Counselor in grades 11 and 12.
| Grade 10 Options |
| PSAT |
October |
All Students |
| Subject Test |
May, June |
Discuss with your Dean. American History, Math, Biology, or none. |
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| Grade 11 Options |
| PSAT |
October |
All Students |
| SAT |
December or January |
Recommended by Blake College Counseling prior to College Seminar Test Prep Course |
| ACT |
February |
Used by some students to get a head start. |
| SAT |
March |
Usually takes place during first weekend of spring vacation. |
| ACT |
April |
Suggested first test date for juniors. |
| SAT |
May |
Suggested first test date for juniors, SAT Critical Reasoning recommended. |
| SAT |
June |
Subject Test recommended, used for Chemistry, Math, or Foreign Language. |
| ACT |
June |
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| Grade 12 Options |
| SAT |
October |
Last SAT date for first round of Early Decision candidates. |
| ACT |
October |
Last ACT date for first round of Early Decision candidates. |
| SAT |
November |
SAT Critical Reasoning or Subject Tests. |
| SAT |
December |
Critical Reasoning or Subject Tests. Used as last SAT date. |
| ACT |
December |
Used as last ACT date. |