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SAT/ACT/PSAT
SAT and ACT Information 2007-2008
Who should register?
All junior and senior, college bound students
How do I register?
For the SAT and SAT Subject go to www.collegeboard.com
For the ACT go to www.act.org Registration will take about 1 hour.If you register on the web, you will need a credit card (to pay for the test) and an email address (for confirmation). You also need to create a pin number, so do not wait until the last moment.
Which test should I take?
If you plan to attend a UC or a school that requires the SAT subject, and have not taken any tests, then you must register for two separate test dates {SAT reasoning & SAT Subject or ACT plus writing & SAT Subject}.If you plan to attend a college that only requires one test, and does not require the SAT subject, then you can take either the SAT Reasoning or ACT (or both).
What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT?
Both are equally accepted, last about three hours, and cost about the same, but they are formatted a little differently.The SAT has three parts: English, English Writing, and Math.The ACT has four parts: English, Math, Reading and Scientific Reasoning, as well as an optional writing portion.
What does the SAT Subject consist of?
The SAT Subject has three parts. You must now take at least two tests, preferably 3 tests, which you choose (Literature, History, Science, and Foreign Language). If you take the math, it must be Math 2C.
When should I register?
Seniors should have already taken at least one test last spring. If not, they should register for the SAT and SAT Subject (for UC) as soon as possible. Juniors should register for the test in the Spring on the Junior year.
When are the deadlines?
| 2007-08 SAT & Subject Test Dates |
| Test Date | Register by |
| October 6, 2007 | September 10, 2007 |
| November 3, 2007 | October 2, 2007 |
| December 1, 2007 | October 30, 2007 |
| January 26, 2008 | December 26, 2007 |
| March 1, 2008 | January 29, 2008 |
| May 3, 2008 | April 1, 2008 |
| June 7, 2008 | May 6, 2008 |
| ACT Test Dates - 2007-2008 ACT |
| September 15, 2007 | August 10, 2007 |
| October 27, 2007 | September 21, 2007 |
| December 8, 2007 | November 2, 2007 |
| February 9, 2008 | January 4, 2008 |
| April 12, 2008 | March 7, 2008 |
| June 14, 2008 | May 9, 2008 |
What is the cost?
The SAT is $43. The SAT Subject is up to $56.00.The ACT costs $44.00. If you qualify for free lunch, then you may receive a fee waiver (if you will receive a fee waiver, fill out all of the info on the computer registration and state that you will not use a waiver. This will allow you to complete the entire process. When it asks for the credit card number, click save, and then go see your counselor for the secret code).
What info will I need in order to register?
Most of the information is simply data on yourself (name, social security, address, what type of classes you’ve taken, etc…).You will need to know your school code 052390, testing center (look it up, it is not offered at Muir), and college numbers (to send the info to 4 colleges for free).
What do I need to bring to the testing site?
Bring a valid ID, Pencils, and a calculator.
What happens if I don’t register for the test?
If you are applying to a four-year college, that college might not accept you.
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