Hanover High School is proud to be an active location for students to take the SAT and ACT.
According to COLLEGE BOARD HANDBOOK, the required college admission tests provide very important information to both you and to the college to which you are applying.
From your scores, you
From your scores, colleges
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are able to compare you with others applying for admission and with those students currently enrolled in the institution;
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have a fair, standardized way for the admission staff to predict the likelihood of your success in the college.
It is very important to know the tests required for each school you are considering.
Scholastic Assessment Test (college boards)
SAT I/Reasoning is usually taken the first time in the spring of the junior year and again in the fall of the senior year. Most four year colleges require the SAT I as part of the admission requirements. The scores range from 200 to 800 on each section. Registration materials are available in counseling office or online at the College Board website.
SAT dates for the 2022–2023 school year are as follows (Hanover will be administering the SAT on all of these dates):
| Date of SAT |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
| August 27 |
July 29 |
August 16 |
| October 1 |
September 2 |
September 20 |
| November 5 |
October 7 |
October 25 |
| December 3 |
November 3 |
November 22 |
| March 11 |
February 10 |
February 28 |
| May 6 |
April 7 |
April 25 |
| June 3 |
May 4 |
May 23 |
Please do not bring any electronic devices in the building, and please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
Please contact Tricia Lahrman via email with questions.
SAT Test Prep (Khan Academy)
The College Board offers an online academy for students to access practice tests and materials. Please visit the Khan Academy website for more information.
ACT
The ACT consists of tests in English, math, reading, and science. We encourage students to check with the colleges of their choices to determine if they prefer ACT or SAT scores. Registration materials are available in guidance or on the ACT website.
ACT test dates for the 2022–2023 school year are as follow. Hanover will be administering on dates in green:
| Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies |
| September 10 |
August 5 |
August 19 |
| October 22 |
September 16 |
September 30 |
| **December 10 |
November 4 |
November 18 |
| **February 11 |
January 6
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January 20
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| **April 15 |
March 10 |
March 24 |
| June 10 |
May 5 |
May 19 |
| July 15 |
June 16 |
June 23 |