Information about the SAT and ACT tests including upcoming test dates, where to take the test, and how much they cost.
ACT
What is the ACT Test
The ACT is a college entrance exam that many colleges and universities in the United States use as part of the college admissions process. Looking for basic information about the ACT test format? We've got it!
ACT Basics
The ACT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in five core areas: English, math, reading, science, and writing (optional). Typically, students in grades 11 and 12 will take the ACT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process.
ACT Format
The ACT is composed of four multiple-choice sections-English, Math, Reading, and Science-and one optional essay section-Writing. Total testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes for the ACT without Writing and 3 hours and 35 minutes for the ACT with Writing (writing portion not required for Minot State).
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Upcoming Test Date Information
| ACT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2023 | January 6, 2023 | January 20, 2023 |
| April 15, 2023 | March 10, 2023 | March 24, 2023 |
| June 10, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| July 15, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | June 23, 2023 |
* Not all dates are offered at all locations
* Minot State does not require the writing option for admission
SAT
What is the SAT
The SAT is a college entrance exam that many colleges and universities in the United States use as part of the college admissions process. Looking for basic information about the SAT test format? We've got it!
SAT Basics
The SAT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Students in grades 11 and 12 take the SAT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process.
SAT Format
The SAT is composed of three main sections — Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing. There is an optional 50-minute essay, and total testing time with the essay is 3 hours and 50 minutes. The breakdown of each remaining section can be found in the table below.
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| SAT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2023 | February 11, 2023 | February 28, 2023 |
| May 6, 2023 | April 7, 2023 | April 25, 2023 |
| June 3, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| August 26, 2023 | July 28, 2023 | August 15, 2023 |
| October 7, 2023 | September 8, 2023 | September 26, 2023 |
| November 4, 2023 | October 6, 2023 | October 24, 2023 |
| December 2, 2023 | November 3, 2023 | November 21, 2023 |
| March 9, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | February 27, 2024 |
| May 4, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | April 23, 2024 |
| June 1, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
* Not all dates are offered at all locations
* Minot State does not require the essay portion for admission