PSAT/ NMSQT
The PSAT, Preliminary SAT, helps prepare students for the SAT and ACT. All sophomores and juniors are automatically registered for the test that takes place in October. This exam does not count towards your college applications but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.
Scope
Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes
Sections: Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing
Cost: Fee is covered by the school
Max Score: 1520
What to Bring
- AISD Issued Chromebook
- Two # pencils
- An approved calculator
What Not to Bring
- Any device, including smart watches, that can be used to record, transmit, receive or play back audio, photographs, text, or video content
- Protractors, compasses, or rulers
- Highlighters, colored pens or pencils
- Dictionary or other books
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Test Prep Mock Exams
TBD
SAT
The SAT is used as an entrance exam used by many colleges and universities. This test can be used as one factor in the admission decision process. Juniors will be registered by Anderson HS to take the SAT School Day Exam in March of 2026. To register for the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.org.
Scope
Duration: 2 Hours 14 Minutes
Sections: Math, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Cost: SAT School Day in March is free for Juniors, $68 via https://mysat.collegeboard.org/login
Max Score: 800 each section, 1600 total
*Students who are eligible can receive a fee waiver. Check with Ms. Jill Spencer for requirements
SAT DATES @ Anderson August 2025 - May 2026
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration** |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 | Aug. 12, 2025 |
| Sept. 13, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 | Sept. 2, 2025 |
| Oct. 4, 2025 | Sept. 19, 2025 | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| Nov. 8, 2025 | Oct. 24, 2025 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Dec. 6, 2025 | Nov. 21, 2025 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| March 14, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | April 21, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
Test Prep Mock Exams
TBD
Helpful Tips:
ACT
Similar to the SAT, the ACT is used as an entrance exam by many colleges and universities. To register for the ACT, visit www.act.org.
Scope
Sections: Eng., Math, Reading, Writing (Optional), Science (Optional)
Duration:
- Core ACT (English, Math, Reading): 125 minutes
- Core ACT + Optional Science: 165 minutes
- Core ACT + Optional Science + Optional Writing: 205 minutes
Cost: $68 Standard Test, $25 Writing Section, $4 for Science
Max Score: 36
*Students who are eligible can receive a fee waiver. Check with Ms. Jill Spencer
ACT Dates @ Anderson August 2025 - May 2026
| ACT TEST DATE | REGISTRATION DATE |
| April 5, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
| July 12, 2025 | June 6, 2025 |
| September 6, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| October 18, 2025 | September 12, 2025 |
| December 13, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| February 14, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| April 11, 2026 | March 6, 2026 |
| June 13, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| July 11, 2026 | June 5, 2026 |
Test Prep Mock Exams
TBD
Helpful Links:
Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) Exam
The TSI Assessment is designed to help institutions of higher education determine if students are ready for entry level courses in English and Math. All students are encouraged to complete and meet the TSI Exemption scores before they graduate. The test is typically administered to all 9th and 11th graders during their spring semesters. Seniors will have the opportunity to re-test throughout their senior year. For more information, please visit TEA's site
Scope
Duration: About 3 hours but it's self-paced and not timed
Sections: English, Writing (Essay), and Math
Cost: Free on campus
Scores Needed to meet TSI requirements for exemption:
| Test | ELAR Score | Math Score |
Essay Score Writing |
| SAT | 480 | 530 | N/A |
| ACT | Combined score of 40 on English and Reading | 22 | N/A |
| TSIA 2 |
945 or Less than 945 and a diagnostic level of 5 |
950 or Less than 950 and diagnostic level of 6 |
5 |
TSI Practice
TSI Practice (Select TSIA 2)
Score Retrieval
Students will immediately receive an email from Accuplacer following their test with a link to retrieve their scores.
If you don't have access to that email but need your scores, please follow these steps:
- Go to the Accuplacer Student Portal
- Enter in your Information (Where it asks for student ID you'll need to enter your State ID. You can find this by logging into the student's Naviance account, clicking on About Me, and My Account)
- Once you enter your information, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Send my scores
- You'll receive an email to the account listed with your score report
- If you need to send it to an institution, from your score report, select Share my Score Report and select the school that needs your scores
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