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  • SAT 2025-2026 Test Dates and Guide!

    SAT 2025-2026 Test Dates and Guide!

    HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SAT

    If you’re wondering how to register for the SAT, go to the College Board website linked here, scroll down, and click the yellow Register button. You’ll need to create an account if you haven’t done so previously.

    2025-2026 SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES (US)

    The College Board offers the SAT eight times a year and it is typically administered on Saturdays. 2025-2026 SAT test dates are offered more frequently in the fall as the college process reaches a frenzy. Below, we’ve included a list of 2025-2026 SAT test dates, normal registration deadlines, and late registration deadlines so that you can answer the question “when can I take the SAT?” and “when can I register for the SAT?”. Note that all of these test dates are for the Digital SAT as the Paper SAT is no longer offered.

    SAT TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE DEADLINE FOR CHANGES, REGULAR CANCELLATION, AND LATE REGISTRATION
    August 23, 2025 August 8, 2025 August 12, 2025
    September 13, 2025 August 29, 2025 September 2, 2025
    October 4, 2025 September 19, 2025 September 23, 2025
    November 8, 2025 October 24, 2025 October 28, 2025
    December 6, 2025 November 21, 2025 November 25, 2025
    March 14, 2026 February 27, 2026 March 3, 2026
    May 2, 2026 April 17, 2026 April 21, 2026
    June 6, 2026 May 22, 2026 May 26, 2026

    SAT SCORE RELEASE DATES (US)

    SAT scores are typically released two weeks after test day. For each test, scores are sent to colleges about ten days after the score release date. See score release date estimates below:

    SAT DATE SCORE RELEASE DATE
    August 23, 2025 September 5, 2025
    September 13, 2025 September 26, 2025
    October 4, 2025 October 17, 2025
    November 8, 2025 November 21, 2025
    December 6, 2025 December 19, 2025
    March 14, 2026 March 27, 2026
    May 2, 2026 May 15, 2026
    June 6, 2026 June 19, 2026

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW

    1. Additional fees will be charged if you register late, change your test date, change your test center, or switch from taking the SAT to taking a Subject Test after registering. See how to alter registrations here.

    2. There is a waitlist for those who miss the late registration deadline.

    3. Sunday administrations typically occur the day after each Saturday test for students who can’t test on Saturday due to religious reasons.

    PREPMEDIANS GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR BEST 2025-2026 TEST DATE

    Deadlines for college applications and scholarships

    The first thing you should consider when deciding when to take the SAT is your college admission deadline schedule. Ideally, you will have taken the SAT at least once during your junior year of high school before entering senior year fall; starting the test prep process during senior fall is incredibly stressful, as you will want to focus on your grades and college essays.

    “When should I take the SAT?”

    If you’re a senior, aim to take the August 23rd, September 13th, October 4th, or November 8th SAT and then be done with testing. Many colleges will have cutoffs for how late you can take the SAT, so you’ll want to check your colleges’ admissions websites to see if you can send in the score from the December 6th test if needed.

    If you’re a junior, aim to take the December 6th SAT as your first test and then the March 14th and May 2nd tests as your retakes. You’ll likely take the PSAT in October of your junior year and you should use the results from your PSAT to study more effectively for your December SAT. Keep retaking the tests as many times as makes sense: If you think you’ve hit your max score, then you can stop retesting (and focus on other aspects of your college application like your essays), but if you have waivers or can easily afford to pay for more tests, and you think you can significantly improve (i.e. increase 10+ percentile points), then keep retesting. You might find that you want to take a break over the summer after junior year and try one last time in the beginning of senior year too.

    If you’re a sophomore or younger, you don’t need to take any of these tests! The best thing you can do right now is follow us on social media (TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) or use one of our Courses to CRUSH your current math/English class. Every course is taught through sketch comedy videos! We have every math class from Pre-Algebra to Precalculus. Finally, make sure you are reading as much as you can: newspapers, Wikipedia articles, the backs of cereal boxes, whatever. Read!

    “How should I study for the SAT?”

    Regardless of what grade you are in, the best way to improve your SAT score is by getting a subscription to Prepmedians.com, where the BEST SAT/ACT Prep is taught through sketch comedy videos.

    We have helped thousands of students claim their dream scores (and you can hear from them here).

    You can also find the best lesson plan for your upcoming test date here. Go claim your dream score!

  • ACT 2025-2026 Test Dates and Guide!

    ACT 2025-2026 Test Dates and Guide!

    HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE ACT

    If you’re wondering how to register for the ACT, go to the official ACT website linked here.

    2025-2026 ACT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES

    The ACT is offered seven times a year and occurs on a Saturday. As with the SAT, ACT test dates are clustered more closely together in the fall, and spread out in the spring in order to allow seniors a greater chance of attaining a higher score as college applications are due. See below for 2025-2026 ACT test dates, and regular and late registration deadlines, so that you can answer the question “when can I take the ACT?” and “when can I register for the ACT?”:

    ACT TEST DATE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE FEE APPLIES STANDBY DEADLINE PHOTO UPLOAD DEADLINE
    July 12, 2025 June 6, 2025 June 25, 2025 July 4, 2025
    September 6, 2025 August 1, 2025 August 19, 2025 August 29, 2025
    October 18, 2025 September 12, 2025 September 30, 2025 October 10, 2025
    December 13, 2025 November 7, 2025 November 24, 2025 December 5, 2025
    February 14, 2026 January 9, 2026 January 23, 2026 February 6, 2026
    April 11, 2026 March 6, 2026 March 24, 2026 April 3, 2026
    June 13, 2026 May 8, 2026 May 29, 2026 June 5, 2026
    July 11, 2026 June 5, 2026 June 24, 2026 July 3, 2026

    2025-2026 ACT SCORE RELEASE DATES

    ACT DATE ESTIMATED SCORE RELEASE DATE
    July 12, 2025 July 22 – September 5
    September 6, 2025 September 16 – October 31
    October 18, 2025 October 28 – December 12
    December 13, 2025 December 23 – February 6
    February 14, 2026 February 24 – April 10
    April 11, 2026 April 21 – June 5
    June 13, 2026 June 23 – August 7
    July 11, 2026 July 21 – September 4

    PREPMEDIANS GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR BEST 2025-2026 TEST DATE

    Deadlines for college applications and scholarships

    The first thing you should consider when deciding when to take the ACT is your college admission deadline schedule. Ideally, you will have taken the ACT at least once during your junior year of high school before entering senior year fall; starting the test prep process during senior fall is incredibly stressful, as you will want to focus on your grades and college essays.

    “When should I take the ACT?”

    If you’re a senior, aim to take the September 6th or the October 18th ACT and then be done with testing. Many colleges will have cutoffs for how late you can take the ACT, so you’ll want to check your colleges’ admissions websites to see if you can send in the score from the December 13th test.

    If you’re a junior, aim to take the December 13th ACT as your first test and then the February 14th and April 11th tests as your retakes. You’ll likely take the PSAT or PACT in October of your junior year and you should use the results from your PSAT/PACT to study more effectively for your December ACT. Keep retaking the tests as many times as makes sense: If you think you’ve hit your max score, then you can stop retesting (and focus on other aspects of your college application like your essays), but if you have waivers or can easily afford to pay for more tests, and you think you can significantly improve (i.e. increase 10+ percentile points), then keep retesting. You might find that you want to take a break over the summer after junior year and try one last time in the beginning of senior year too.

    If you’re a sophomore or younger, you don’t need to take any of these tests! The best thing you can do right now is follow us on social media (TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube) or use one of our Courses to CRUSH your current math/English class. Every course is taught through sketch comedy videos! We have every math class from Pre-Algebra to Precalculus. Finally, make sure you are reading as much as you can: newspapers, Wikipedia articles, the backs of cereal boxes, whatever. Read!

    “How should I study for the ACT?”

    Regardless of what grade you are in, the best way to improve your ACT score is by getting a subscription to Prepmedians.com, where the BEST SAT/ACT Prep is taught through sketch comedy videos.

    We have helped thousands of students claim their dream scores (and you can hear from them here).

    You can also find the best lesson plan for your upcoming test date here. Go claim your dream score!

  • Prepmedians Reviews

    Prepmedians Reviews

    Prepmedians Reviews

    Are you searching for Prepmedians Reviews to answer the question “Is Prepmedians worth it?” We’ve got you covered!

    We pride ourselves in our amazing Prepsters who have not only CRUSHED their SATs/ACTs but also fallen in love with learning. They have discovered how capable they truly are. They will carry this confidence into all that they will accomplish in their incredible lives.

    Below, check out real Prepmedians reviews from Prepsters!

    Be sure to watch the videos linked below each Prepster! Prepmedians is the only test prep company on the market with actual video reviews from students, so check them out!

    Then, claim your dream SAT/ACT score here!

    Prepmedians ACT Reviews

    Casey Simpson (increased 25 percentile points on the ACT, scored 34 on the ACT, 36 on ACT Reading)

    Screen Shot 2024-03-04 at 4.32.03 PM   “Prepmedians helped me so much prepare for the ACT and eventually get a 34 on it. Reading was my worst section originally. But after practice, it became the section I got a 36 on. Thank you, Prepmedians!”    
    5 stars        

    Note: Although you may recognize Casey as a famous actor from Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, he is NOT acting here! He truly used Prepmedians to CRUSH his ACT, and now he is enrolled at Duke University. He enthusiastically volunteered to make this video review for us and was not paid for doing so.

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    Casey’s Prepmedians Review:

    “What do you call a kid who goes from a 74th-percentile ACT score to a 99th-percentile ACT score? A Prepster!

    Prepmedians helped me so much prepare for the ACT and eventually get a 34 on it. Reading was my worst section originally. But after practice, it became the section I got a 36 on. Thank you, Prepmedians!

    If you want to prepare for the ACT or SAT, want to crush the test, and want to watch some funny videos too, then Prepmedians is a great, great resource for you to use.

    And that is a Fire Fact.”

    Emma (increased 5 points on the ACT, scored 34)

    emma   “Luckily on test day, my score, which was stuck at a 29, was able to improve to a 34, and that was thanks to Prepmedians.”    
    5 stars        

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    Emma’s Prepmedians Review:

    “When I started studying for the ACT, my score was staying stuck at a 29. I tried book after book, and nothing was helping to improve my score.

    However, I found Prepmedians on TikTok, and I decided to give it a shot. I found that their videos were fun and enjoyable to watch, and studying became so much easier because I enjoyed doing it.

    Luckily on test day, my score, which was stuck at a 29, was able to improve to a 34, and that was thanks to Prepmedians.”

    Twainia (increased 10 points on the ACT English)

    twainia   “Prepmedians truly helped me improve my ACT English score by 10 points from a 16 to a 26!”    
    5 stars        

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    Twainia’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Prepmedians truly helped me improve my ACT English score by 10 points from a 16 to a 26!

    I used Prepmedians to finally understand content that I did not understand before. There were many grammar rules that they went over that I never really understood in school, especially as an immigrant, but now I finally understand.

    While watching the videos, unlike school, I was actually willing to watch without feeling tired because they have truly hilarious and great videos. I really felt warm watching the videos too because I truly felt like there were people who supported me through a screen. One more thing: “Believe in yourself because I certainly do.”

    Connor (increased 3 points on the ACT, scored 35)

    Connor 35   “I 100% recommend Prepmedians. My ACT score has increased from a 32 to a 35 in fewer than 4 weeks through the skill-building videos and practice questions!”    
    5 stars        

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    Connor’s Prepmedians Review:

    “I 100% recommend Prepmedians. My ACT score has increased from a 32 to a 35 in fewer than 4 weeks through the skill-building videos and practice questions!

    Prepmedians has made learning fun and extremely effective.”

    Ruchita (increased 9 points on the ACT English, scored 33)

    ruchita   “Prepmedians is simply the best test preparation company! They’ve helped me increase my score by 9 points on the ACT English section!”    
    5 stars        

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    Ruchita’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Prepmedians is simply the best test preparation company! They’ve helped me increase my score by 9 points on the ACT English section!

    My score went from a 24 to a 33 after two weeks of using Prepmedians daily! I was beyond excited to see a huge amount of growth all because of the awesome Prepmedians.com’s brilliant platform.

    I’m more than grateful to have them as a part of my high school journey. They will always hold a special place in my heart. Prepmedians are my superheroes!”

    Other ACT Prepsters!

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    act vaishnavi act 30 to 32 act night before

    Prepmedians SAT Reviews

    Sarah (scored a 1580)

    sarah   “I scored a 1580 on the SAT because I used Prepmedians!”    
    5 stars        

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    Sarah’s Prepmedians Review:

    “I scored a 1580 on the SAT because I used Prepmedians!

    My Prepmedians lesson plan showed me exactly what I had to accomplish each week, so I could focus my mental energy on learning and building test-taking confidence.

    The videos are not only fun to watch but they’re also educational!

    Plus, the customer service is so fast and helpful.

    I’ve got nothing but the warmest of feelings towards Prepmedians given all that they’ve done for me.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you.“

    Alyssa (increased 350 points on the SAT, scored a 1450)

    alyssa   “My SAT score went up 350 points! It went from an 1100 to a 1450, which is insane to me!”    
    5 stars        

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    Alyssa’s Prepmedians Review:

    “My SAT score went up 350 points! It went from an 1100 to a 1450, which is insane to me!

    Prepmedians has saved my SAT score.

    They present the information in such a logical and clear way. It really makes sense in my brain.

    Plus it’s entertaining.

    I am eternally grateful. They are incredible!”

    Abrahim (increased 220 points on the SAT, scored 1490)

    Abrahim   “Using Prepmedians for a single month, I saw an increase of more than 200 points on my SAT score, and I scored a 1490 on the August 27th SAT exam.”    
    5 stars        

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    Abrahim’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Using Prepmedians for a single month, I saw an increase of more than 200 points on my SAT score, and I scored a 1490 on the August 27th SAT exam.

    Over the past year or so, I’ve gone through SAT practice books, and I’ve answered hundreds of SAT practice questions, but none of these materials helped me get the really difficult concepts to really stick.

    One day I came across Prepmedians on my ForYouPage, and I decided to check it out. Prepmedians not only presents all the difficult topics that I couldn’t understand but they also have a comedic aspect in their videos and in their explanations that helps me make connections during the test like, for example, an acronym or a joke.

    I think getting Prepmedians was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

    John (increased 250 points on the SAT)

    john   “Prepmedians covers 100% of what’s on the SAT, which helped me boost my SAT score by 250 points”    
    5 stars        

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    John’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Who needs to cheat on the SAT when there’s Prepmedians? Prepmedians covers 100% of what’s on the SAT, which helped me boost my SAT score by 250 points! It helped a lot, especially with grammar. Prepmedians “

    Kevin (increased 110 points on the SAT, scored a 1460)

    Kevin   “Prepmedians’ tips and strategies not only helped my score a lot but also gave me the confidence I needed to score a 1460.”    
    5 stars        

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    Kevin’s Prepmedians Review:

    “Going into the SAT, I wasn’t sure how it would go. But as soon as I got to the Reading and Writing section, I felt more confident because of Prepmedians.

    Prepmedians’ tips and strategies not only helped my score a lot but also gave me the confidence I needed to score a 1460.

    What sets them apart from other organizations is the fact that you actually enjoy your time studying for the SAT with them.”

    Other SAT Prepsters!

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    sat james biser sat tanish patel sat maya

    More Kind Words

    sat michael duke thank you incredible platform 17 years school

    Check out MANY more Prepmedians reviews here!

  • SAT vs ACT: Which One Should You Take?

    SAT vs ACT: Which One Should You Take?

    SAT or ACT?

    Parents and students start the college process by comparing the SAT and ACT tests. The SAT and ACT cover generally the same topics, and both scores are used for college admissions decisions and the awarding of merit based scholarships.

    In the past, schools on the coasts generally gravitated towards the SAT while those in the midwest preferred the ACT. Now, however, the college application landscape has changed and schools have become increasingly flexible; both tests are now widely accepted across all US colleges.

    Don’t let the question of SAT or ACT keep you up at night! Know the basics about each test, your strengths and weaknesses as a test taker, and focus on!

    Comparing the SAT and ACT:

    ACT includes a Science section, the SAT does not.

    SAT includes one SAT Math Section where you may not use a calculator.

    Aspect SAT ACT
    Why Take It Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships. Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.
    Test Structure Reading, Writing & Language, Math, Essay (Optional) English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, Essay (Optional)
    Length 3 hours (without essay) / 3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay) 2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay) / 3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay)
    Reading 5 reading passages 4 reading passages
    Science None 1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge)
    Math Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Data Analysis Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Probability & Statistics
    Calculator Policy Some math questions don’t allow you to use a calculator. You can use a calculator on all math questions.
    Essays Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text. Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues.
    How It’s Scored Scored on a scale of 400–1600 Scored on a scale of 1–36

    –from the Princeton Review

    Here’s an interesting analogy comparing the two tests:

    The ACT is like lifting a 5 pound weight ten times while the SAT feels like lifting 25 pound weights twice. Both are quite draining, but in different ways. The ACT is extremely fast paced while the SAT requires you to think more and deeply.

    Important note: Be sure to look carefully at admission preferences and requirements to double check which of the tests your prospective college accepts.

    According to the College Board, while both tests measure what you learned in high school, the SAT is a better indicator of skills you will actually need to succeed in college and beyond. Instead of focusing on how well you can recall information, the SAT emphasizes one’s ability to apply it in real world scenarios. This is why the SAT provides everyday math formulas while the ACT expects you to memorize them.

    Test Format

    Structure and Timing SAT ACT
    Testing time 3 hours + 50 minute essay (optional) 2 hours 55 minutes + 40 minute essay (optional)
    Structure 3 tests + optional essay 4 tests + optional writing test
    Number of questions 154 215
    Number of breaks 3 2
    Time per question 1 minute, 10 seconds 49 seconds
    Score range Composite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8) Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12)
    Test length and timing Reading Test: 65 minutes, 52 questions. Writing and Language Test: 35 minutes, 44 questions. Math Test: 80 minutes, 58 questions Reading Test: 35 minutes, 40 questions. English Test: 45 minutes, 75 questions. Math Test: 60 minutes, 60 questions. Science Test: 35 minutes, 40 questions

    –from the College Board

    Test Timing

    With the SAT having a total of 154 multiple choice questions and the ACT having 215, timing is one of the most important aspects to consider when deciding between which test to take. Based on individual time windows, you have around 1 minute and 10 seconds per question on the SAT and 49 seconds per question on the ACT.

    A little bit stressed out?

    I feel you. Test taking is honestly one of the worst things about the college process in my experience. We love spending summertime huddled over practice tests and test prep books and watching everybody else have fun. Are you feeling this FOMO? Do you find yourself “reading” through grammar rules only to realize that you’ve actually just been looking at the words and not processing anything? It happens to the best of us. Want to crush the ACT or SAT in the next few weeks? We got you. Prepmedians teaches ACT and SAT test prep through entertaining and engaging ways with sketch comedy, music, rap, and more. We’ll get you through those boring summer study days in no time. Check us out today!

  • How to Engage Students More Effectively: Edutainment

    How to Engage Students More Effectively: Edutainment

    Edutainment…

    … is a portmanteau of the words “education” and “entertainment” that refers to products and technology that merge education with entertainment. In our new and growing digital age, young people and students are drawn to edutainment. Edutainment makes learning fun, and we young people love to have fun.

    “But, learning isn’t supposed to be fun!”
    “How much will you actually be able to ‘learn’ if you’re busy having fun?”
    “Why can’t you just tough it out and grind through?”

    These are a few examples of common doubts, criticisms, and questions skeptics have about edutainment — they are all perfectly valid. In fact, I had plenty of reservations myself at first. If I’m going to study, I don’t want any distractions. And if I want to have fun and relax, I don’t want to be thinking about studying or schoolwork. But there are times when it feels as if education isn’t fun enough and entertainment isn’t serious enough.

    If one can mix in entertainment with education at the right balance, information can be absorbed in a more efficient and effective way. The amusement and fun hold our attention as we are simultaneously processing information.

    Not convinced? I’ll give an example: the alphabet song.

    We all know how the song goes, “A, B, C, D, E, F, G… X, Y, and Z. Now, I know my ABCs…”. Now imagine having to memorize that without the tune. It’d be significantly more challenging and would slip out of your mind if you didn’t recite it on a regular basis.

    Academic research has shown that engaging the amygdala (the emotional part of the brain) can influence the hippocampus, which is the brain’s memory center. By singing along to the tune — which happens to be the same as “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” — the amygdala is engaged, allowing one to experience emotions that make memories stronger. Through this, one is able to commit information to memory in a more efficient and effective manner.

    And that’s how Prepmedians works! Students are better engaged through sketch comedy, rap, and music. The fun and entertaining videos keep students more focused and able to absorb information. The content in the videos are the product of 5,000 hours of private tutoring experience and careful analysis of SAT and ACT exam content. What students get from Prepmedians is more than just ACT or SAT test taking strategies (though these are indeed heavily emphasized), students are taught the fundamental skills of grammar, math, and reading that they will use for the rest of their lives.

    Prepmedians is proof that edutainment works

    As part of my onboarding, I completed the entire ACT English section on Prepmedians. I was pleasantly surprised to find that while the videos were really funny on their own, I had also finally managed to learn correct semi-colon and colon usage! After my Prepmedians experience, I was sold on edutainment; edutainment is not only fun but actually even more effective because it is fun.