Diagnostic Testing
All colleges and universities in the country accept ACT and SAT equally, and both have become popular among Pittsburgh area students. For lack of better guidance and knowledge, most students end up preparing for both tests, but there is no need for students to divide their efforts practicing for both or for parents to spend unnecessary funds focusing on both.
Diagnostic Testing is a critical part of test preparation at Axios. It allows us to determine where your child currently is, but it also helps us gauge their strengths and challenges, which helps us build the best path forward for them to achieve their best.
After Axios Diagnostic testing, you will know:
Which test best matches your child’s academic abilities
When your child should target to take the test
How your child can be best prepared for the test
Upcoming Testing Calendar
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Most Saturdays at 9am at South Hills and North Hills during academic year. (please check the calendar below)
Summer Testing Starting June 10th, 2025
South Hills - 9am Tuesdays and Thursdays
North Hills - 9am Wednesdays
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For Paper ACT testing: Bring pencils, calculator, snack and drink for the break.
For SAT and Digital ACT testing: Bring your device (laptop/ iPad), calculator, pencils, snack and drink for the break.
Arrive by 8:50am
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A one-time $135 registration fee applies for students taking the diagnostic test.
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We’re temporarily pausing our ACT vs SAT baseline testing. In the past, we offered full-length practice tests to help students compare and choose the right exam. But with recent changes to the ACT and a lack of consistent, high-quality materials—especially compared to the digital SAT—we can’t currently guarantee reliable side-by-side results. Until better resources are available, we’ll guide students through test selection using updated insights, diagnostics where appropriate, and a personalized approach. Questions? We’re here to help you find the best testing strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Available Assessments
By registering for the actual conditions practice test below, you are not registering your student for the actual SAT/ACT tests. For signing up for the real SAT, please visit www.collegeboard.org. For signing up for the real ACT, please visit www.act.org
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