CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Step 1:
Go to www.marigoldprep.com/practice and select "SAT" or "ACT", based on the practice test you're taking first.
Once your account is created, you can access the SAT and ACT regardless of which test you select.
PLEASE DO NOT SELECT PSAT unless you have been specifically instructed to do so.
Step 2:
Enter your first name, last name, and email to create an account.
DO NOT SELECT "Sign in with Google".
Step 3:
Check your inbox for a message from hello@marigoldprep.com with a secure login code.
If you don’t see it, check your spam folder.
If you still don't see it, it is due to spam filters in your email that are beyond our control. Try using a different email or phone number.
Step 4:
Navigate back to the practice platform and enter your secure code to activate the account.
Step 5:
ONLY FOR STUDENTS TESTING WITH EXTENDED TIME ACCOMMODATIONS
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Click your name in the bottom left-hand corner.
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Click "My Profile".
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Click "Edit Details".
4. Toggle "SAT Accommodation" or "ACT Accommodation" to on.
5. Select 1.5x or 2x time, based on your personal accommodations.
6. Click "Save Changes".
Access Your Test
ACT TEST TAKERS:
Please test on a personal device and not a school-issued computer. School-issued computers can block the images necessary to answer questions in the Science section.
Step 1:
Log into your account at www.marigoldprep.com/practice-login
Instead of entering a password, you'll be emailed another secure code to log in.
Step 2:
Select your test (SAT or ACT) from the "My Courses" dropdown menu in the top left corner.
PLEASE DO NOT SELECT PSAT unless you have been specifically instructed to do so.
Step 3:
Select "Practice Test" from the left-side vertical menu.
For the SAT: Find "Full Length Diagnostic Test" and click "Start Test."
If you have already taken the "Full Length Diagnostic Test", please scroll down to access "Practice Test 4". It will be the only other test without a lock icon next to it.
If you have already taken Practice Test 4, please contact us directly at least 48 hours before your test.
If you have already taken the ACT Diagnostic 2026, please contact us directly at least 48 hours before your test.