March is the beginning of the Spring Standardized testing period. One of the most important steps to being ready for a test is being ahead of the game, so here are some of the important dates on the horizon.
March:
ISEE Spring Registration Opens. For more information on the ISEE, check out our breakdown here.
March 4: ERB Spring Testing Period opens. For more information on the ERB, check out our breakdown here.
March 8: Registration Deadline for April 13 ACT.
March 25: Late Registration Deadline for April 13 ACT.
April:
April 1: Spring Season for the ISEE begins. Students may register to take the ISEE at any point during this season (April to June.)
April 5: Registration Deadline for May 4th SAT.
April 13: ACT Testing Date
May:
May 3: Registration Deadline for June 8 ACT.
May 3: Registration Deadline for June 1 SAT.
May 4: SAT Testing Date (Subject Tests Available)
May 20: Late Registration Deadline for June 8 ACT.
May 22: Late Registration Deadline for June 1 SAT.
June:
June 1: SAT Testing Date (Subject Tests Available)
June 8: ACT Testing Date
Knowing these deadlines and schedules around them will avoid stress and enhance scores. The Ladder Method’s testing services take these dates into account and help the child get prepared early and often. For more information, look here.
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