Upcoming Testing Dates

For more information on the ACT tests visit:

ACT : SHS code 450-415

Some Utah colleges require the ACT admissions and scholarships. The test covers the areas of English, Reading, Mathematics and Science reasoning.

Juniors will take the ACT at SHS in the Spring. The test is paid for by the state, and it is required that every junior take the test on the test date assigned.

Students are strongly encouraged to take the ACT twice.  The September test during the students Senior year is the last test that will meet every college deadline. 

The SAT is also accepted at all Utah college and can be used as an alternate to the ACT.  (More details below)

ACT Prep Options

• SHS ACT Test Preparation Class: Offered 2-3 times a year, watch for emails home!

• Practice Tests at ACT Academy 

• BYU ACT Prep

•  Varsity Tutors 

• Shmoop - Use the magic word TOPAZ to create an account. 

• Testive (scroll down to the bottom and choose "Create a free account")

Other Testing Opportunities

•  SAT an alternative to the ACT.  Some colleges prefer one test over the other but most will accept either.   (see more details below)

• Practice SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test held in October.  Watch for emails home with instructions the end of September

• AP Exams (First 2 full weeks of May). Sign up with your AP Teacher before November.