Practice ACT
The Practice ACT test offers sophomores practice for the ACT assessment, and connects students with colleges interested in them.
These curriculum-based tests cover the skills and knowledge that are commonly taught in the nation’s schools and are judged to be important for success in both high school and college. The tests measure what students know and what they are able to do with their knowledge.
The content of the Practice ACT test is closely tied to that of the achievement tests in the ACT, which is broadly used for college entrance and placement decisions. Read more about the ACT
- English: 50 items, 30 minutes
- Mathematics: 40 items, 40 minutes
- Reading: 25 items, 20 minutes
- Science: 30 items, 25 minutes
What’s next
Juniors take the PSAT in October of their junior year. ACT and SAT tests are taken in the spring of the junior year and fall of the senior year.
The Practice ACT Test will be offered to students during the 2025-26 year. Dates, times and fee for the practice test will be published here when they become available.
All college-bound sophomores should register for the practice test in the VCSD Guidance Office.
The cost will be announced. Payment can be made online at myschoolbucks.com under “School Store,” or by cash or check made payable to VCSD. Fee waivers are available for those who meet the income requirements.
Students should bring pencils and a four-function scientific or graphic calculator to the exam.
ACT
Juniors planning to apply to a four-year college should take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring.
Test dates and registration deadlines for the ACT are as follows for the 2025-26 school year:
Register by Aug. 1 for the Sept. 6 exam.
Register by Sept. 12 for the Oct. 18 exam.
Register by Nov. 7 for the Dec. 13 exam.
Register by Jan. 9 for the Feb. 14 exam.
Register by March 6 for the April 11 exam.
Register by May 8 for the June 13 exam.
Late registration is available at an additional fee for all ACT exams. Contact the Guidance Office for additional information.
Students may register to take the ACT at act.org.
PSAT
The PSAT offers valuable benefits for juniors:
- Practice for the SAT
- Completion for scholarships programs
The PSAT/NMSQT offers all high school students who take the test access to Khan Academy, a free online test prep service. Read more about the PSAT/NMSQT
The test consists of two scores: Evidence Based Reasoning and Writing and Math. The test will be 2 hours and 45 minutes long.
The PSAT will be offered to students during the 2025-26 year. Information about registration, exam date and cost will be posted here when it becomes available. Students can register in the VCSD Guidance Office.
Payment can be made online at myschoolbucks.com under “School Store,” or by cash or check made payable to VCSD. Fee waivers are available for those who meet the income requirements.
Students should bring pencils and a four-function scientific or graphic calculator to the exam.
SAT
Juniors planning to apply to a four-year college should take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring.
Test dates and registration deadlines for the SAT are as follows for the 2025-26 school year:
Register by Aug. 8 for the Aug. 23 exam.
Register by Aug. 29 for the Sept. 13 exam.
Register by Sept. 19for the Oct. 4 exam.
Register by Oct. 24 for the Nov. 8 exam.
Register by Nov. 21 for the Dec. 6 exam.
Register by Feb. 27 for the March 14 exam.
Register by April 17 for the May 2 exam.
Register by May 22 for the June 6 exam.
Late registration is available at an additional fee for all SAT exams. Contact the VCSD Guidance Office for additional information.
AP
Testing dates for Advanced Placement tests for the 2025-26 school year are below. Test dates are subject to change. Please arrive 15 minutes prior.
- May 4, 2026: AM: Biology; PM: Microeconomics
- May 5, 2026: AM: Chemistry
- May 6, 2026: AM: English Literature and Composition; PM: Physics 1: Algebra-Based
- May 7, 2026: AM: Physics 2: Algebra-Based; PM: Statistics
- May 8, 2026: AM: US History; PM: Macroeconomics
- May 11, 2026: AM: Calculus AB; PM: Music Theory
- May 12, 2026: PM: Psychology
- May 13, 2026: AM: English Language and Composition