Academics
College Counseling
Resources
The College Counseling Office offers resources to assist students throughout the college process. In addition to those referenced below, students receive additional resources through meetings and communications with their college advisor.
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Standardized Testing Philosophy
Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT at EHS in October. They also have an opportunity to take a practice ACT in November. These practice tests do not require any formal preparation, but EHS offers a PSAT overview session the Sunday before the PSAT.
We recommend juniors take the SAT or the ACT (some students opt to take both) in the spring (March, April, May, or June) of their junior year. Students or parents must register for these exams directly on the College Board and ACT websites. This testing timeline is discussed in individual college counseling meetings. Every student is different and testing timelines and strategy will vary. College counselors will advise students and parents individually about the best approach. -
2025-26 Standardized Test Dates: SAT and ACT
2025-26 SAT TEST DATES
All dates listed are national test dates, except for school-based test dates, which are highlighted in yellow.Visit the College Board website for registration information.SAT Test DateDeadline for Registration*Changes andRegular CancellationAugust 23, 2025August 8, 2025August 12, 2025September 13 2025August 29, 2025September 2, 2025October 1, 2025Optional EHS School-Day SAT
on campus for interested 12th-grade studentsSeptember 17, 2025October 4, 2025September 19, 2025September 23, 2025November 8, 2025October 24, 2025October 28, 2025December 6, 2025November 21, 2025November 25, 2025March 14, 2026February 27, 2026March 3, 2026May 2, 2026April 17, 2026April 21, 2026June 6, 2026May 22, 2026May 26, 20262025-26 ACT TEST DATES
Visit the ACT website for more information.ACT Test DateRegular Registration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline(late fee applies)Photo Upload and Standby DeadlineSeptember 6, 2025August 1, 2025August 19, 2025August 29, 2025October 14, 2025Optional EHS School-Day ACTon campus for interested 12th-grade students.September 17, 2025October 18, 2025September 12, 2025September 30, 2025October 10, 2025December 13, 2025November 7, 2025November 24, 2025December 5, 2025February 14, 2026January 9, 2026January 23, 2026February 6, 2026April 11, 2026March 6, 2026March 24, 2026April 3, 2026June 13, 2026May 8, 2026May 29, 2026June 5, 2026July 11, 2026June 5, 2026June 24, 2026July 3, 2026 -
Learning Differences and Non-Standard Tests
The SAT and ACT tests are offered in different forms to accommodate students with learning differences or disabilities. Students who qualify for these tests may take them with extended time and in other special needs formats.
At many institutions, there are no special tracks or special programs for students with learning disabilities. Other colleges can offer extensive programs and accommodations. Admission committees will consider a student’s academic record at Episcopal to be an important predictor of the student’s success in college.
Taking Non-Standard TestsThe Educational Testing Service of the College Board offers non-standard administration of the SAT and Advanced Placement exams to qualified students. Please note the process for requesting extended time for the SAT (from College Board) is a separate process from requesting it for the ACT.
Approval for accommodations is separate from, and not guaranteed by, approval for academic accommodations by Episcopal High School.
For additional information, visit the College Board website.
The ACT has established policies regarding documentation of an applicant's disability and the process for requesting accommodations. For details, visit the ACT website.
No distinction is made on the score report for students who have taken the SAT or ACT exam with extended time. Scores appear exactly as they do in regular administrations.
Students must complete psycho-educational evaluations to qualify for accommodations on the College Board and ACT tests. Please contact Episcopal's Academic Support Center for more information on required documentation.
Additional Resources
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Scoir
Scoir is a college admissions network that connects students, families, high schools, and colleges. Episcopal students and their parents use SCOIR as a resource in the college planning, selection, and application process. College counselors use this system to track and analyze data about college and career plans, providing up-to-date information specific to Episcopal High School. School-specific materials are also submitted to colleges through Scoir.Scoir helps students and parents:- Research colleges by accessing quick links to college websites and up-to-date college profiles
- Review scattergrams that present actual historical data of EHS students' acceptances, waitlists, and denials
- Analyze the acceptance history of EHS students during the last four years to help determine a student's likelihood of acceptance
- Build a resume and manage timelines and deadlines for college decision making
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Recommended Websites
COLLEGE SEARCHES AND ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ACT College Board Colleges That Change Lives
Site based on book by best-selling, highly regarded college advisor Loren Pope. Insights about some wonderful and sometimes overlooked places.Fiske Guide Books
From the author of the reliable and popular Fiske Guide to Colleges comes a full array of college admission-related resources.The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC)
A good resource for an array of information and websites.The Common Application
Many colleges and universities participate in the common application, which can streamline your college application process.The Coalition for College Access FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION College Board FastWeb
Financial aid and scholarship search engine. Updated daily.FinAid
The most comprehensive financial aid site.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Sallie Mae
Financial planning for college and loan informationINTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Includes a handbook with information about eligibility in college athletics for the student/athlete.ALTERNATIVE AND YEAR-OFF PROGRAMS Gap Year Association
College Counseling Events
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Bocconi University (Milan, Italy)
Location: College Counseling Conference Room (2nd Floor Hoxton House)
