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ISCHS COLLEGE ADVISEMENT PROGRAM (CAP)
Dr. Jon Page, Advisor [email protected]; 305.904.2906
PSAT- SAT / ACT- PERT
THE PSAT/ NMSQT
PARENT PERSPECTIVE PSAT/ NMSQT
SAMPLE PSAT SCORE REPORT
MY COLLEGE QUICK START
SAT/ACT COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION
SAT/ACT SCORE. WHAT SCORES ARE NEEDED?
SAT/ACT SCORE REPORTING
PREPARINGFOR THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS
SAT TES DATES AND FEES
SAT TEST FEE WAIVER POLICY
COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
ACT TEST DATES AND FEES
REQUESTING A COPY OF YOUR ACT TEST Q&A
ACT TEST FEE WAIVER POLICY
SAT/ACT TEST PREPACT: SAT CONCORDONANCE
ACT TO SAT CONVERSION CHART
COMPARE SAT AND ACT SCORES
ACT: NATIONAL RANKS FOR TEST AND COMPOSITE SCORE
ACT SCORES FOR ADMISSION TO TOP COLLEGES
SAT SCORES FOR ADMISSION TO TOP COLLEGES
PERT
COLLEGE SEARCH AND INFORMATION WEBSITES
COLLEGE MAJORS AND CAREER INFORMATION WEBSITES
Please Note: This info booklet provides information on the major assessments that
determine college-readiness.
The PSAT is an accurate predictor of SAT performance. After taking the PSAT, students
can access College Quick Start to practice improving on areas they missed.
The PERT is given in grade 11 to determine if a student is “college ready;” students may
be placed in remedial classes based upon their performance to ensure they are collegeready by the end of their Senior Year.
The ACT, like the SAT, is an assessment that colleges use in the admissions process.
While the SAT remains more popular in Miami-Dade high schools, the ACT is equally
recognized by colleges.
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Gr. 9,10,11- PSAT - OCT. 17 !!!
For copy of this bulletin, email Dr. Page: [email protected]
PSAT PREP: PSAT Prep Booklets will be distributed by English teachers.
Also: PSAT TEST PREP: http://www.testprepreview.com/psat_practice.htm See also SAT Prep,
below.
SAT / ACT TEST PREP
SAT ‘QUICK’ PREP (preparing for the PSAT is same as preparing for theSAT)
Links to SAT practice questions, full practice tests, and SAT Subject Test tips and practice questions.
Go to: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-questions
SAT / ACT TEST PREP
Free test prep: http:/number2.com
Free test prep: http://www.testprepreview.com
On left, under ‘Free Practice Tests’, Select ‘SAT Practice Tests’ or ‘ACT Practice Tests’ or
‘PSAT Practice Tests’.
Then, Scroll down to SAT Test Self-Assessment Modules; select your area of need.
Ignore the advertising for services you need to pay for.
ACT ‘QUICK’ PREP
Get ready for the ACT with English, math, reading, science, and writing practice questions. Go
to: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
SAT / ACT TEST PREP – ONLINE INSTRUCTION / CLASSES
SAT Prep: SAT ONLINECOURSE ($69.95 for one year),
Go to: https://satonlinecourse.collegeboard.com/SR/loginAction.do
ACT Prep: ACT ONLINE COURSE $19.95 for one year . http://www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/order.html
• Practice tests with real ACT test questions
• Practice essays for the new optional ACT Writing Test, with real-time scoring
• Comprehensive content review for each of the ACT's four required tests—English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Diagnostic test and personalized Study Path
• Anywhere, anytime access via the Internet
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YOU HAVE TAKEN THE PSAT.
YOU HAVE YOUR SCORE REPORT.
WHAT NOW?
Dr. Page, ISCHS, CAP, [email protected]
My College QuickStart™
for PSAT/NMSQT® Test Takers
Do you know that each PSAT test taker has access to My College QuickStart free of
charge? My College QuickStart is an easy-to-use, online, personalized college and career
planning kit comprised of four main sections.
My Online Score Report: An enhanced score report that allows students to review each
test question, the student's answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations.
My SAT Study Plan™: A customized SAT® study plan based on student PSAT/NMSQT
test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice.
My College Matches: A starter list of colleges based on the student's state and indicated
choice of major.
My Major and Career Matches: Major and career matches that are compatible with the
student's general interests and personality type.
Your access codes are
on your PSAT score report.
Students will have access to My College QuickStart
throughout their high school careers.
Go to:
http://www.collegeboard.org/
In left column, beneath “Students”, click on
My College Quick Start’ .
(You will need the access code from your PSAT SCORE REPORT)
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SAT / ACT
COMPREHENSIVE
INFORMATION
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SAT / ACT COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION
Dr. Page, CAP, ISCHS
In this bulletin:
SAT/ACT SCORES. What scores are needed?
SAT / ACT Score Reporting
Preparing for the SAT / ACT
About the SAT Subject Tests
SAT Test Dates & Fees
SAT Test Fee Waiver Policy
College Application Fee Waivers
ACT Test Dates & fees
Requesting a Copy of Your ACT Test Questions and Answers
ACT Test Fee Waiver Policy
SAT / ACT Test Prep
ACT:SAT Score Concordance (Comparisons)
ACT To SAT Conversion Chart
Compare SAT and ACT Scores
ACT: National Ranks for Test Scores and Composite Score
ACT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges
SAT/ACT Optional Colleges
For an informing video on the SAT, go to:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/index.html .
Important:
TAKE BOTH THE SAT AND ACT by the end of your Junior Year. Then, you’ll know which to
concentrate on during the summer so you are ready to re-test in the fall.
DO NOT BEGIN YOUR SENIOR YEAR without an SAT or ACT score! The first SAT is not given till
October and applications begin in October!
Use Quick Start from your PSAT test and other means to practice (you’ll see suggestions
in this document).
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SAT/ACT SCORES. What scores are needed?
Minimum Requirements for State Public University Admissions:
The State of Florida has implemented new minimum admission standards for freshman applicants to all
state universities.
In order to be considered, students must have:
a) a minimum 2.5 recalculated GPA, on a 4.0 scale,
b) meet minimum test score requirements:
SAT: 460 SAT Critical Reading, 460 SAT Math, 440 SAT Writing; or
ACT: 19 ACT Reading, 19 ACT Math, 18 ACT English/Writing).
Keep in mind that these standards only outline potential eligibility for admission to a state
university. University admissions criteria will depend on the applicant pool and will likely be higher
than these minimums (much higher!! … eg., 550 + in each area. Consult the SUS (State University
System) Matrix.
What scores do you need for colleges? A general guideline follows.
More demanding Florida Public Universities: middle 50%:
SAT:
580-690 in each area.
ACT: 28-32 composite
Less demanding Florida Public Universities:
SAT:
550 in each area.
ACT: 24-27 composite
Selective Colleges (non-Florida public universities):
SAT:
Approx. mid 50%: 600 650
PLUS PERFORMANCE ON 2-3 SUBJECT TESTS
ACT:
Approx. midrange Composite: 28, English: 30, Math: 30
Highly Selective colleges (non-Florida public universities):
Higher for the Ivies, Stanford, MIT...
SAT:
Approx. mid-50%
Reading and Math: 650-700 in each
PLUS strong performance on 2-3 SUBJECT TESTS
ACT:
Approx. midrange: Composite, 31; English: 31, Math: 31
Miami- Dade College - Minimal scores for college credit classes:
SAT:
Reading: 440 (might change to 460) Math: 440; 500 for Coll Math
ACT :
English: 17; Reading: 18; Math: 21
For Miami Dade College: (see also PERT information for MDC)
Writing
Reading
Math**
SAT *
READING:
440+
READING:
440+
440: MAT 1033 *
>500 : MAC 1105, MGF 1106, MGF 1107, STA 2023
ACT *
ENGLISH:
17+
READING:
18+
FCAT
Reading
> 355 or level 4
Reading
> 355 or level 4
19-20: MAT 1033 *
>21: MAC 1105, GF 1106, MGF 1107, STA 2023
Math > 375 or level 5 : MAC 1105, GF 1106, MGF
1107, STA 2023
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SAT / ACT SCORE REPORTING
Students are often nervous about requesting scores being sent to colleges before they know how they performed.
I suggest you always request your scores to be sent to the perspective college – Don’t wait to see the score if you
have a deadline pending. Most colleges will continue to accept SAT / ACT scores till a particular cutoff point.
Example, last year, UF accepted SAT / ACT scores through the end Dec. for students who applied for their Nov. 1
deadline; FSU took scores through the end of December for their early Oct. 14 deadline. The state universities will
only see the highest scores submitted. If a score is too low, they are likely going to send you a notice to keep them
informed of new scores. You can always confirm the college’s policy by contacting their admissions office – and
you should do this for the more competitive colleges as well.
You have 4 free score reports with each SAT registration. You can request that the colleges receive your scores
when you register, when you take the test, and up to 9 days after taking the test. After this period, there is a
$9.50 fee (2009-2010) for each score report.
It takes a college about 2 weeks to receive your SAT score, but you don’t know how long it takes for the college
to process the score (just because it was sent, doesn’t mean it was processed) – so you need to be careful to
meet deadlines.
Similarly, I suggest you not delay reporting ACT scores!
Preparing for the SAT / ACT
Excerpts from http://www.nacnac.net.org
It's Not as Bad as You Think
Standardized tests can be intimidating. And all the hype about test scores doesn't help. By the time you finish
talking to your friends and reading about the tests, it may feel like those little ovals will determine your future.
True-test scores are important. But they're not nearly as important as many students think. Different colleges
use test scores differently, but no colleges make admission decisions based solely on test scores. In fact, your
academic record—the courses you've taken and the grades you've received—is looked at much more closely
than your test scores.
"The transcript is the number one indicator of a student's potential for success at Alfred, with all other
credentials used to support this," says Mary E. Lindner, assistant director of admission at Alfred University (NY).
"I would rather go to bat for a student who is a hard worker and has done well in high school, but scored lower
than we would like on the SAT, than a student who has done just what he had to do in high school and scores
better on the SATs."
Test-Taking Strategies
Test-taking skills can be learned through practice. Try a few of these strategies to improve your performance on
standardized tests.
• Take the practice test in the materials you receive from the SAT or ACT.
• Find practice tests online or in books (check your guidance office or library).
• After taking a practice test, look carefully at the questions you get wrong. Read the explanations of the
right answers.
• If you find that certain types of questions or certain topics stump you, get some help from a teacher in
those areas. For example, a math teacher can recommend a good book to review the basics of
geometry or algebra.
• Learn from every test you take. Take the opportunity to see the answers for the questions you got
wrong, if the testing service offers this service. Don't just study the answers themselves—look at the
reasoning behind each answer. Then, if you decide to take the test again, you'll be better prepared.
The Big Day
"A good night's rest and nutritious snacks are still high on my list" of test-taking strategies, says Mary E.
Lindner, assistant director of admission at Alfred University (NY). In other words, don't stay up late crammingor worrying. Here are some other do's and don'ts.
The night before:
• Do set out everything you'll need (including your no. 2 pencil!). Then you won't have to run around
early the next morning.
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Don't schedule a huge social event.
Do plan to do something that relaxes you—reading a favorite book, watching TV, talking on the phone
(but not about the test!), taking a walk.
Don't stay up late!
Preparing for the SAT / ACT (continued)
• Do go to bed early—you'll think better if you're well-rested.
The morning of:
• Do plan to arrive at the testing center early.
• Don't skip breakfast. When you're hungry, it's harder to concentrate—and you'll feel more sleepy.
• Do bring a snack. If a full breakfast is too much for you first thing in the morning, eat an apple on the
way to the test center. And bring a snack to munch on during the break.
Finally…
A pep talk from Jonathan Burdick, associate dean at the University of Southern California:
• "Stop worrying about it so much. [Tests are] supposed to be a guideline, not a new way of life. If a
college is going to admit or deny you based on your test score, you don't want to be there anyway, and
it's their loss. Go to some place that's prepared to appreciate you for who you really are."
• Written by Jennifer Gross.
• Published November/December 2000. Updated April 2006.
Retrieved July, 2010 from www.nacacnet.org
Dr. Page’s added tips:
REGISTER EARLY, SO YOU GET THE TEST SITE OF YOUR CHOICE.
If you’re not familiar with the testing location, drive their a week earlier at the same as the test so you know the
route and the traffic.
If you’re practicing for the SAT, put a check next to items you guess at, then check your answers – learn how to be
a ‘better guesser’. Guessing is discounted on the SAT.
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About the SAT Subject Tests
IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO A SELECTIVE UNIVERSITY, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE UP TO 3 SAT SUBJECT TESTS. If so, you
should try to take two of these in the spring OF THE YEAR YOU TAKE A COMPARABLE ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM. Subject
Tests are in: Literature, U.S. History, World History, Math Level 1, Math level 2, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics;
several Modern Languages (Test in Nov. with Listening).
If you are applying to Selective Colleges, you likely will need at least (2) Subject Tests (sometimes, 3)
If a science or Math major, you should take a Science and/or Math subject test; otherwise, you have free choice
usually.
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Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date.
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Students cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT during the same test administration.
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Students must indicate which SAT Subject Tests they plan to take when they register for a test.
However, they may change which tests they take on the day of the test—except for Language with Listening
Tests. This applies to center testing only (not school-based testing, which involves student-specific materials
that may not be available).
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Calculators may be used only on the Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 SAT Subject Tests. Students may not use
calculators for other SAT Subject Tests and must put them away when not taking a mathematics test.
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The Language with Listening Tests are always given in the first hour of testing. Only one listening test can be
taken per test date.
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The SAT Subject Tests offered on each test date are subject to change.
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There are 20 subjects. For practice tests and info., go to:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-subject-test-preparation
For a quick view of what colleges require subject tests, go
to: http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx . For a list of the SAT / ACT and SAT subject
test requirements for the 300 Common Application schools, go to: http://www.commonapp.org/
. ALWAYS Check the college website specifically to ensure you are taking the correct tests.
Note: With several colleges, if you score well in all ACT areas, you don’t need Subject Tests (e.g., U Penn,
Duke)
Source: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATII.html
The SAT Subject Tests measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, and your ability to apply
that knowledge.
Many colleges use the SAT Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about
course selection.
English
Languages
Literature
 Chinese with Listening
History
 French
U.S. History
 French with Listening
World History
 German
Mathematics
 German with Listening
Mathematics Level 1
 Spanish
Mathematics Level 2
 Spanish with Listening
Science
 Modern Hebrew
Biology E:Ecological
 Italian
Biology M: Mechanical
 Latin
Chemistry
 Japanese with Listening
Physics
 Korean with Listening
Links for descriptions for each of these tests are found at:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATII.html
All SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, multiple-choice tests. However, some of these tests have unique formats:
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When should you take SAT Subject Tests?
Most students take SAT Subject Tests toward the end of their junior year or at the beginning of their senior
year. BUT! Take tests such as World History, Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics as soon as possible after
completing the course in the subject, while the material is still fresh in your mind. If you take such courses in
your freshman or sophomore year, and you are eligible for fee waivers, you can request a fee waiver to test
before your junior year. For foreign language tests, you'll do better after at least two years of study.
Which SAT Subject Tests should you take?
Before deciding which tests to take, make a list of the colleges you're considering. Then review school
catalogs, College Search Engines, or College Handbooks to find out whether the schools require scores for
admission and, if so, how many tests and in which subjects. Many colleges that don't require SAT Subject Test
scores will still review them since they can give a fuller picture of your academic background.
For a quick view of what colleges require subject tests, go
to: http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx. For a list of the SAT / ACT and SAT subject
test requirements for the 300 Common Application schools, go to: http://www.commonapp.org/
. ALWAYS Check the college website specifically to ensure you are taking the correct tests.
If you're not sure which SAT Subject Test to take from a subject area, visit the Subject Tests Preparation
Center at:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/lc_two.html
When should you take SAT Subject Tests?
Most students take SAT Subject Tests toward the end of their junior year or at the beginning of their senior
year. BUT! Take tests such as World History, Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics as soon as possible after
completing the course in the subject, while the material is still fresh in your mind. If you take such courses in
your freshman or sophomore year, and you are eligible for fee waivers, you can request a fee waiver to test
before your junior year. For foreign language tests, you'll do better after at least two years of study.
Notes about the SAT Subject Tests
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• Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date.
• Students cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT during the same test administration.
• Students must indicate which SAT Subject Tests they plan to take when they register for a test. However,
they may change which tests they take up to the test date—except for Language Tests with Listening.
This applies to center testing only (not school-based testing, which involves specialized materials that
may not be available).
• Calculators may be used only on the Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 SAT Subject Tests. Students may
not use calculators for other SAT Subject Tests and must put them away when not taking a mathematics
test.
• The Language Tests with Listening are always given in the first hour of testing. Only one listening test can
be taken per test date. The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November
• Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test
on Saturday due to religious observance. For the test administration on October 10, the Sunday test date
has been moved to October 18 to avoid conflict with the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.
The SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M contains a common core of 60 general-knowledge multiple-choice
questions, followed by 20 multiple-choice questions that emphasize either ecological (Biology E) or
molecular (Biology M) subject matter. Before testing begins, you must choose which test you will take,
either the ecological or molecular. Students are not allowed to take both tests in one sitting. If you do,
your scores may be canceled.
The SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics (Level 1 and Level 2) have some questions that require the use
of at least a scientific or graphing calculator. Mathematics Subject Tests are developed with the expectation
that most students will use a graphing calculator.
The SAT Subject Tests in Languages with Listening (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and
Spanish. offered only in Nov.) consist of a listening section and a reading section. Students taking these
tests are required to bring an acceptable CD player with earphones to the test center.
For more detailed information, including recommended preparation, anticipated skills, test format, sample
questions, and more, visit the Subject Tests Preparation Center
at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/lc_two.html
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Consult the SAT Subject Test calendar for test dates. Not all subject tests are given on the SAT
test dates: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/calensubj.html
fees.
SAT Test Dates and Fees
Check the www.collegeboard.com website for current year testing dates,
if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on
Saturday due to religious observance.
SAT Test Fee Waivers
College Board Student phone no.: 800.787.74771.
If you are a high school junior or senior who cannot afford to pay the test fees, AND IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE OR
REDUCED LUNCH, you can receive a fee waiver. SEE DR. PAGE. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES CAN USE FEE
WAIVERS ONLY FOR THE SUBJECT TESTS.
Test Fee Waivers cover the basic test fees for SAT or SAT Subject Tests (separate waivers). Students can receive up to
two fee waivers for the SAT (total, gr. 11 & 12 only) and up to two fee waivers for the SAT Subject Tests . 1 waiver can
cover up to 3 SAT Subject Tests on one test day.
Fee waivers:
 cover either the Question-and-Answer Service (QAS) or the Student Answer Service (SAS) when
ordered during registration.
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entitle you to a discount on The Official SAT Online Course™ is available when ordered during online
registration.
cannot be used for late registration except for the October test date.
cannot be used for standby registrations.
may qualify you for application fee waivers at many colleges, if the institution has agreed to cooperate with the SAT
Program Fee-Waiver Service Students who have used an SAT test fee waiver may qualify for up to
FOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS at many colleges. SEE DR. PAGE.
Entitle you to a discount on the Official SAT Online Course™ when ordered during an online registration
Flexible Score Reports for Fee-Waiver Eligible Students
If you are eligible for a fee waiver, you get up to four free additional flexible score reports that can be used while you are
in high school. Only four flexible score reports can be used, regardless of the number of times you register.
If you are eligible for a fee waiver and you want to use flexible score reports, sign in to your personal collegeboard.com
account and view the My SAT home page to determine how many credits you have left before placing your order. The
number of flexible score reports for students who are eligible for fee waivers appears automatically if you have previously
registered for the SAT or SAT Subject Tests using a fee waiver.
If you have not previously registered with a fee waiver and you meet our eligibility guidelines, you can still obtain flexible
score reports by seeing your counselor. If you are eligible, your counselor will give you a fee-waiver card. By entering the
12-digit code from the card, you can use a total of four additional flexible score reports.
College Application Fee Waivers
Waiving College Application Fees: If you use SAT or SAT Subject Test fee waivers, you are eligible to receive
up to four Request for Waiver of College Application Fee forms. These forms notify participating colleges that
you have used the SAT Program Fee-Waiver Service and request that they consider waiving their application fees.
To use a form, first make sure the college accepts it, and then mail the completed, signed form with your college
application. See Dr. Page. CEEB CODE: 101983
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College application fee waivers are also available from the ACT organization and NACAC;
the College Board /SAT college application fee waivers seem to be accepted more generously by colleges.
NACAC REQUEST FOR COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER
The National Assoc. for College Admission Counseling supplies a Request for Application Fee Waiver. This form requires the Advisor’s
signature and the School Seal. Remember that this is is a ‘request’; there is no guarantee this fee waiver request will be honored by
the college. See Dr. Page.
The ACT
Be sure to take the ACT PLUS Writing
ACT Test Dates and Fees
Check the www.actstudent.org website for current year testing dates, fees.
The following is here to give the reader ‘an idea’.
Requesting a Copy of Your ACT Test Questions and Answers
Check the www.actstudent.org website for updated information
If you order and pay for Test Information Release (TIR) and test at a national test center on a
national test date that offers this service, you will receive a list of your answers, a copy of the
multiple-choice test questions used to determine your score, the answer key, and scoring instructions.
(If you took the Writing Test, you will also receive a copy of the writing prompt, the scoring rubric, and
the scores assigned to your essay by two readers.) Information about ordering a photocopy of your
answer document (including your essay if you took the Writing Test) for an additional fee will be
included with your materials.
The TIR fee for the 2010-2011 test dates is $18.00.
Go to: http://www.actstudent.org/scores/release.html
ACT TEST FEE WAIVERS
If you are a high school junior or senior who cannot afford to pay the test fees, AND IF YOU QUALIFY FOR
FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH, you can receive an ACT test fee waiver. SEE DR. PAGE.
Grade Level. Fee waivers are available ONLY to students currently enrolled in high school as juniors or
seniors.
Usage Restriction. Students may use a maximum of TWO fee waivers total. Due to processing costs, the
waiver is used once the student registers (or is approved for Special Testing), even if the student does not
test on the requested test date.
What the ACT Fee Waiver Covers
Fee waivers cover the basic registration fee, including one report to the high school (if the student
authorizes reporting) and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when the student
registers).
Waivers may NOT be used to pay for any of the following:
■ Late registration fee
■ Test date, test option, or test center change fee
■ Additional college choices
■ Standby fee
■ Other services or products
■ Residual (on-campus) testing
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SAT TEST PREP
SAT / ACT TEST PREP
SAT ‘QUICK’ PREP
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-questions
Links to SAT practice questions, full practice tests, and SAT Subject Test tips and practice questions.
SAT ONLINECOURSE ($69.95 for one year),
Go to: https://satonlinecourse.collegeboard.com/SR/loginAction.do
My College QuickStart™(SAT)
If you took the PSAT/NMSQT on or after 2006, you have access to My College QuickStart, a free personalized college and
career planning kit based on your test results.
To sign in, you'll need the access code printed on your PSAT/NMSQT paper score report.
Then, Go to:
http://www.collegeboard.com
At the bottom, click on “My College Quick Start”.
If you do not already have a College Board account, you'll be prompted to create one. It typically takes less than two minutes
to create your FREE account.
My College QuickStart includes these features:
 My Online Score Report – An enhanced score report that allows you to review each test question, your answer, and the
correct answer with answer explanations.
 My SAT Study Plan – A customized SAT study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for
review and practice.
 My College Matches – A starter list of colleges based on the your home state and indicated choice of major.
My Major & Career Matches – Personalized lists of majors and careers plus access to a personality assessment that suggests
other compatible career or major matches.
SAT AND ACT TEST PREP
Free test prep: http://number2.com
Free test prep: http://www.testprepreview.com
On left, under ‘Free Practice Tests’, Select ‘SAT Practice Tests’ or ‘ACT Practice Tests’ or
‘PSAT Practice Tests’.
Then, Scroll down to SAT Test Self-Assessment Modules; select your area of need.
Ignore the advertising for services you need to pay for.
ACT ‘QUICK’ PREP
(1) Get ready for the ACT with English, math, reading, science, and writing practice questions. Go
to: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
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ACT ONLINE COURSE $19.95 for one year . http://www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/order.html
• Practice tests with real ACT test questions
• Practice essays for the new optional ACT Writing Test, with real-time scoring
• Comprehensive content review for each of the ACT's four required tests—English, Math, Reading, and Science
• Diagnostic test and personalized Study Path
• Anywhere, anytime access via the Internet
ACT:SCORE CONCORDANCE (COMPARISONS)
ACT TO SAT CONVERSION CHART
Convert ACT to SAT
Reading
Math
SAT
ACT
SAT
ACT
%
800
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800
36
99
770
34
770
33
99
740
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740
31
97
710
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710
30
95
680
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680
28
91
650
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650
26
86
620
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620
25
79
590
26
590
23
71
560
24
560
22
63
530
22
530
20
53
500
20
500
18
43
470
18
470
17
33
440
17
440
16
25
410
15
410
15
16
380
14
380
15
11
350
12
350
14
6
320
11
320
13
4
290
11
290
13
2
260
10
260
11
1
18
Compare ACT & SAT Scores
The ACT and SAT are different tests that measure similar but distinct constructs. The ACT measures achievement related to high school
curricula, while the SAT measures general verbal and quantitative reasoning.
ACT and the College Board have completed a concordance study that is designed to examine the relationship between two scores on the ACT
and SAT. These concordance tables do not equate scores, but rather provide a tool for finding comparable scores. (Understanding
concordance)
Table 1 Concordance between ACT Composite Score and Sum of SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics Scores
SAT CR+M (Score Range)
ACT Composite Score
SAT CR+M (Single Score)
1600
36
1600
1540–1590
35
1560
1490–1530
34
1510
1440–1480
33
1460
1400–1430
32
1420
1360–1390
31
1380
1330–1350
30
1340
1290–1320
29
1300
1250–1280
28
1260
1210–1240
27
1220
1170–1200
26
1190
1130–1160
25
1150
1090–1120
24
1110
1050–1080
23
1070
1020–1040
22
1030
980–1010
21
990
940–970
20
950
900–930
19
910
860–890
18
870
19
820–850
17
830
770–810
16
790
720–760
15
740
670–710
14
690
620–660
13
640
560–610
12
590
510–550
11
530
Table 2 Concordance between ACT Combined English/Writing Score and SAT Writing Score
SAT Writing (Score Range)
ACT English/Writing Score
SAT Writing (Single Score)
800
36
800
800
35
800
770–790
34
770
730–760
33
740
710–720
32
720
690–700
31
690
660–680
30
670
640–650
29
650
620–630
28
630
610
27
610
590–600
26
590
570–580
25
570
550–560
24
550
530–540
23
530
510–520
22
510
480–500
21
490
470
20
470
450–460
19
450
430–440
18
430
410–420
17
420
20
390–400
16
400
380
15
380
360–370
14
360
340–350
13
340
320–330
12
330
300–310
11
310
Issued June 2008
ACT: National Ranks for Test Scores and Composite Score
(based on ACT-tested high school graduates from 2008, 2009, and 2010 and reported on score reports during 2010–2011)
Find one of your subject area scores or Composite score in the far left or far right column. Read across to the column for that subject area to locate the
national rank for that score. For example, the national rank for a Composite score of 22 is 62. This means 62 percent of recent high school graduates who
took the ACT achieved a Composite score of 22 or below.
Score
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Composite
Score
36
99
99
99
99
99
36
35
99
99
99
99
99
35
34
99
99
99
99
99
34
33
97
98
97
99
99
33
32
96
97
95
98
98
32
31
95
96
93
98
97
31
30
93
95
91
97
96
30
29
91
93
88
95
94
29
28
89
91
85
94
91
28
27
86
88
81
91
88
27
26
83
84
78
88
84
26
25
79
79
74
84
80
25
24
74
74
70
77
74
24
23
69
68
66
71
69
23
22
63
62
60
64
62
22
21
57
57
54
56
55
21
20
50
52
48
48
48
20
19
43
47
41
38
41
19
18
37
41
35
30
34
18
17
33
34
30
23
27
17
16
28
25
25
18
21
16
15
23
14
19
14
15
15
14
18
06
14
10
10
14
13
14
02
10
07
06
13
12
11
01
06
05
03
12
11
08
01
03
03
01
11
10
05
01
01
01
01
10
21
09
03
01
01
01
01
09
08
02
01
01
01
01
08
07
01
01
01
01
01
07
06
01
01
01
01
01
06
05
01
01
01
01
01
05
04
01
01
01
01
01
04
03
01
01
01
01
01
03
02
01
01
01
01
01
02
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
ACT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges
The Ivies
ACT Scores
Composite
English
Math
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Brown
28
33
28
34
27
34
Columbia
28
33
28
34
27
34
Cornell
28
32
28
34
27
33
Dartmouth
28
34
-
-
-
-
Harvard
31
35
32
35
30
35
Princeton
30
34
30
35
30
35
U Penn
29
33
29
34
28
34
Yale
29
34
-
-
-
-
Top Private Universities (non-Ivy)
ACT Scores
Composite
English
Math
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Carnegie Mellon
29
33
28
34
28
34
Duke
29
34
30
34
29
35
Emory
29
33
-
-
-
-
Georgetown
28
32
28
34
27
33
Johns Hopkins
29
33
24
31
28
34
Northwestern
30
34
30
35
29
34
Notre Dame
31
34
-
-
-
-
Rice
30
34
-
-
-
-
Stanford
30
34
30
34
29
35
University of Chicago
28
33
29
35
28
34
22
Vanderbilt
30
33
31
34
29
34
Washington University
ACT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges (continued)
TOP LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES
ACT Scores
Composite
English
Math
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Amherst
29
34
29
35
28
33
Carleton
29
33
-
-
-
-
Grinnell
29
32
29
34
27
33
Haverford
-
-
-
-
-
-
Middlebury
29
32
29
32
29
32
Pomona
29
34
29
34
29
34
Reed
28
32
28
34
26
32
Swarthmore
27
33
29
34
28
34
Wellesley
28
32
-
-
-
-
Williams
ACT Scores
Composite
English
Math
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Bowdoin
29
33
29
34
29
34
Bryn Mawr
27
31
27
33
25
30
-
-
-
-
-
-
Colby
28
31
27
33
27
32
Colgate
29
32
30
34
28
33
-
-
-
-
-
-
Davidson
28
32
-
-
-
-
Denison
25
30
-
-
-
-
Dickinson
26
31
-
-
-
-
Gettysburg
27
30
-
-
-
-
Claremont McKenna
College of the Holy Cross
23
Hamilton
26
31
-
-
-
-
Kenyon
28
32
28
34
26
32
Lafayette
26
30
-
-
-
-
Macalester
28
32
29
34
27
31
Oberlin
27
32
-
-
-
-
Vassar
29
32
29
32
29
32
Washington and Lee
28
31
28
33
27
32
Wesleyan
27
32
28
34
27
32
Whitman
TOP PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
ACT Scores
Composite
English
25% 75% 25%
Math
75% 25% 75%
College of William and Mary
27
32
27
33
26
30
Georgia Tech
27
31
25
31
27
32
UC Berkeley
23
30
23
31
25
32
UCLA
24
30
24
31
25
31
UC San Diego
23
29
22
29
25
30
University of Illinois at
Urbana Champaign
26
31
25
32
26
32
University of Michigan
27
31
26
32
27
32
UNC Chapel Hill
25
30
24
31
25
30
University of Virginia
TOP PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES
ACT Scores
Composite
English
25% 75% 25%
Math
75% 25% 75%
University of Mary
Washington
23
27
21
28
23
26
SUNY Geneseo
28
30
-
-
-
-
The College of New Jersey
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ramapo College
-
-
-
-
-
-
St. Mary's College of
Maryland
28
31
28
31
25
28
New College of Florida
27
31
27
33
25
30
College of Charleston
21
26
21
27
20
25
24
UNC Asheville
22
26
21
27
20
25
Truman State University
25
30
24
31
23
29
SUNY (State Univ. of NY) CAMPUSES
ACT Scores
Composite
English
Math
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Albany
22
26
-
-
-
-
Binghamton
25
29
-
-
-
-
Brockport
21
27
-
-
-
-
Buffalo
23
27
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cortland
20
24
-
-
-
-
Fredonia
21
26
-
-
-
-
Geneseo
28
30
-
-
-
-
New Paltz
-
-
-
-
-
-
Old Westbury
19
22
-
-
-
-
Oneonta
22
25
-
-
-
-
Oswego
21
25
-
-
-
-
Plattsburgh
20
24
18
23
18
25
Potsdam
20
25
-
-
-
-
Purchase
22
26
21
27
19
26
Buffalo State
Stony Brook
25
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges
SAT SCORES FOR THE IVY LEAGUE
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Brown
660
760
670
770
660
760
Columbia
660
760
670
780
660
750
Cornell
630
730
660
770
630
720
Dartmouth
670
770
680
780
670
770
Harvard
700
800
700
790
700
790
Princeton
690
790
700
790
690
780
U Penn
650
750
680
770
660
750
Yale
700
790
690
790
690
790
TOP PRIVATE UNIV. (NON-IVY)
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Carnegie Mellon
620
720
670
780
620
710
Duke
660
750
680
790
680
780
Emory
640
730
660
740
640
730
Georgetown
620
730
630
730
-
-
Johns Hopkins
630
730
650
760
630
730
Northwestern
670
750
680
770
660
750
Notre Dame
650
740
670
760
640
730
Rice
650
750
670
780
640
750
Stanford
650
760
680
780
670
760
26
660
770
650
760
-
-
Vanderbilt
650
740
680
760
650
730
Washington University
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges (continued)
TOP LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Amherst
670
770
660
760
670
760
Carleton
650
750
660
740
650
730
Grinnell
630
740
620
720
-
-
Haverford
650
750
640
740
650
750
Middlebury
630
740
640
740
630
740
Pomona
690
770
690
760
680
750
Reed
680
760
630
710
650
730
Swarthmore
680
780
680
760
680
760
Wellesley
660
750
640
730
660
730
Williams
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Bowdoin
650
750
650
750
660
750
Bryn Mawr
620
730
580
680
620
710
Claremont McKenna
650
750
650
750
-
-
Colby
640
720
640
710
630
710
Colgate
630
730
640
730
630
720
College of the Holy Cross
580
670
600
680
-
-
Davidson
630
730
640
730
630
730
Denison
580
690
570
680
-
-
Dickinson
600
700
590
690
-
-
Gettysburg
610
690
610
690
-
-
27
Hamilton
650
730
650
720
-
-
Kenyon
630
730
610
700
630
720
Lafayette
580
670
610
700
590
700
Macalester
640
740
630
710
630
730
Oberlin
640
740
620
710
640
730
Vassar
660
750
640
710
650
740
Washington and Lee
660
740
660
740
660
730
Wesleyan
650
750
650
740
650
740
Whitman
620
720
610
690
620
710
TOP PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
630
740
620
710
620
710
Georgia Tech
590
690
650
730
580
670
UC Berkeley
580
710
620
740
590
710
UCLA
570
680
610
720
580
690
UC San Diego
540
660
600
700
560
670
University of Illinois at Urbana
Champaign
550
670
640
740
-
-
590
690
630
730
-
-
UNC Chapel Hill
590
690
610
700
580
680
590
700
610
720
600
700
TOP PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
630
740
620
710
620
710
Georgia Tech
590
690
650
730
580
670
UC Berkeley
580
710
620
740
590
710
UCLA
570
680
610
720
580
690
UC San Diego
540
660
600
700
560
670
University of Illinois at Urbana
Champaign
550
670
640
740
-
-
590
690
630
730
-
-
UNC Chapel Hill
590
690
610
700
580
680
28
590
700
610
720
600
700
TOP PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Amherst
670
770
660
760
670
760
Carleton
650
750
660
740
650
730
Grinnell
630
740
620
720
-
-
Haverford
650
750
640
740
650
750
Middlebury
630
740
640
740
630
740
Pomona
690
770
690
760
680
750
Reed
680
760
630
710
650
730
Swarthmore
680
780
680
760
680
760
Wellesley
660
750
640
730
660
730
Williams
660
760
660
760
-
-
SUNY (State Univ. of NY) CAMPUSES
SAT Scores
Reading
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Albany
500
590
510
610
-
-
Binghamton
570
660
610
690
-
-
Brockport
480
580
500
590
-
-
Buffalo
500
610
540
650
-
-
Buffalo State
450
530
460
550
430
520
Cortland
500
590
480
550
-
-
Fredonia
500
590
510
600
-
-
Geneseo
610
690
620
690
-
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New Paltz
520
600
510
600
-
-
Old Westbury
445
535
460
575
420
510
Oneonta
510
590
530
610
-
-
Oswego
520
590
520
590
-
-
Plattsburgh
470
560
485
580
-
-
Potsdam
465
570
470
575
-
-
Purchase
520
620
490
590
-
-
Stony Brook
Univ of California system
University of California SAT Scores
(what do these numbers mean?)
Reading
Campus
Math
Writing
25%
75%
25%
75%
25%
75%
Berkeley
580
710
620
750
590
710
Davis
490
630
540
660
500
630
Irvine
510
610
550
670
520
630
Los Angeles
560
680
600
730
570
690
Merced
440
570
470
610
440
570
Riverside
450
560
470
610
450
560
San Diego
540
660
600
700
560
670
Santa Barbara
530
640
540
660
530
640
Santa Cruz
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SAT/ACT OPTIONAL COLLEGES
Comments prepared by Dr. Page
This is a list of selected colleges that are promoted as SAT/ACT optional with the following possible considerations
(see Key) by the FairTEST organization
(www.fairtest.org; http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional).
Check the website for any new additions or changes. This list was prepared in 2010.
I have selected the following colleges from an extensive listing based upon their reputation as being top colleges
offering optimum benefits for their students. Each is unique and students need to visit the websites for further
information. Students must check with the admissions office of the college they are interested in for
complete information. Several of the colleges listed do not rEquire the SAT/ACT for admission but they do
require the test scores for merit scholarship consideration or selected programs (honors program, dual degree
programs, etc.).
Following some listing you might see a number; if so, the ‘key’ is below. Even if students report scores, it seems
being on this list suggests the college admissions process prioritizes other factors over the SAT/ACT such as
grade point average, rigor of curriculum, extracurricular activities, graded high school paper(s), essays, and
references.
The list is divided into geographical areas.
Key
1
SAT/ACT used only for placement and/or academic advising
2
SAT/ACT required only from out-of-state applicants
3
SAT/ACT considered only when minimum GPA and/or class rank is not met
4
SAT/ACT required for some programs
5
SAT/ACT not required if submit SAT Subject Test, Advancement Placement, Int'l Baccalaureate or other
exams
6
Must submit COMPASS, CPAT, TABE, WAIS, Stanford Achievement Test, ASSET and/or college entrance
exam if not submitting SAT/ACT scores
7
Distance Education School
8
Religious Affiliation
9
Admission/Eligibility Index calculated with 3.5 GPA and combined SAT Critical Reading plus Math score of
400.
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EAST COAST
SOUTH / EAST COAST
Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
www.agnesscott.edu/ women’s college. A ‘Best Value’ College.
Problem with accessing particular sites at website at time
of this research.
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
http://www.rollins.edu/ Lots of ‘first’ lists: http://www.rollins.edu/news/2009/08/us-news.html
SAT/ACT optional if not seeking merit scholarship or applying for special / honors programs.
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
www.wfu.edu/ Wake Forest is the first Top 30 national university in the United States to make
standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT with writing optional in the admissions process.
MIDDLE / EAST COAST
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
www.gmu.edu/ A “Best Value” college , just outside of Washington, D.C. SAT/ACT optional if not
seeking merit scholarship or applying for special / honors programs.
Admissions
blog: http://notjustadmissions.com/
Goucher College, Baltimore, MD
www.goucher.edu Strong on internships, community service, and study abroad -- and a first-rate arts and
sciences academic program. 1300 undergrad; 1000 grad students. 31 majors. 8 mi. from downtown
Baltimore; 1 hour from Washington,DC. SAT/ACT used for scholarships. All students do at least one
international study program. Why Goucher students are so happy? Includes Newsweek
comments: http://www.goucher.edu/email/flash/happy.html
McDaniel Coll. (Western MD Coll.), Westminster, MD
www.mcdaniel.edu Contact admissions about SAT/ACT optional; might not be necessary.
US News & World Report. A complex array of data shape these rankings, and McDaniel is honored to be
considered one of the 218 best national liberal arts colleges in the country.
Saint John’s College, Annapolis, Annapolis, MD
• www.stjohnscollege.edu/ St. John's is a single college located on two campuses, one in Annapolis, Maryland, and
another in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The campuses share an identical curriculum, centering around classical works.
Each campus is limited to well under 500 students, and the faculty-student ratio is 1 to 8. All students Four years of
language (Ancient Greek and French), Four years of mathematics, Four years of interdisciplinary study, Three years
of laboratory science (biology, physics, chemistry), One year of music, Two eight-week elective discussions Preceptorials A once-a-week lecture for the college as a whole. Rankings
info.: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/about/rankings.shtml
NORTH / EAST COAST
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
www.bard.edu Highly selective but SAT/ACT optional.
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
www.dickinson.edu/ - Lots of praise from counselors and others – see comments
at: http://www.dickinson.edu/about/others.html. Strong International Studies / study abroad.
SAT/ACT scores are required for scholarship consideration.
Drew University, Madison, NJ
http://www.drew.edu/ The first liberal arts college to provide every student a computer, Drew now
integrates computers and computing across the curriculum. Emphasis on international education and
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hands-on experiences/ internships.; study abroad. 15 min. from NY City; middle of Boston-Washington DC
corridor. Go to: http://www.drew.edu/cla.aspx
Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
www.fandm.edu/ Two-thirds of our students engage in directed research under the guidance of faculty,
and students at F&M receive $500,000 in research support each year…undergrad liberal arts college with
graduate school mentality. Requests graded papers if SAT/ACT optional is chosen.
Juniata College, Huntington, PA
www.juniata.edu/ In the Allegheny mountains. Held a reception for So. Fla. Counselors; shows new
interest in students from our area. One of the Colleges That Change Lives Schools. 30% design their own
major (program of emphasis). Internships. Study abroad in 40 countries.
Lots of recognition! Go to: http://www.juniata.edu/about/whatotherssay.html
Long Island Univ.: Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY 4
www.brooklyn.liu.edu Middle of Brooklyn; minutes from Manhattan. One of my former students attends
LIU and loves it – lots of opportunities opened for internships, scholarships, grad studies with prestigious
colleges (e.g., Columbia). SAT/ACT required for select programs.
(C.W. Post campus also attractive; requires SAT)
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
http://www.muhlenberg.edu/ Highly selective. SAT/ACT optional students will be interviewed.
New School, New York, NY 4
www.newschool.edu/ Legendary, progressive university - 8 schools, diverse majors.
Bachelor’s program: http://www.newschool.edu/bachelorsprogram/subpage.aspx?id=22092#a4
SAT/ACT required for some programs
NORTH / EAST COAST (continued)
New York University, New York, NY5
www.nyu.edu/ New policy allows students to submit Subject Test scores, ACT scores, and AP exam scores
instead of the traditional SAT and Subject Test Scores. Go
to: http://admissions.nyu.edu/applying.for.admissions/freshman/standardized.tests.2010.html
Takes advantages of NY City – 80% of students work or do internships; in Greenwich Village –
Washington Park replaces the traditional ‘quad’.
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
http://setonhill.edu/ Catholic university; 2,000 students. “Best lists”, go
to: http://setonhill.edu/about/index.cfm
I don’t see SAT/ACT optional choice – new? For “first” listings, Click on ‘Outstanding Academics’ on lower
right at the following url: http://www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/
There is a Seton Hall University (Catholic) in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York
City. www.shu.edu/ ; 10 hours community service first semester. 14 miles from New York City.
Not listed as SAT/ACT optional school.
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 3 25 miles from Philadelphia.
www.ursinus.edu/ A “Colleges That Change Lives” school. Known as the "CIE" on campus, Ursinus
“Common Intellectual Experience” is the reason Newsweek/Kaplan recently named Ursinus one of
America's 25 Hottest Colleges. SAT/ACT is optional if: a) your high school reports class rank and you are
in the top ten percent; or b) your high school does not report class rank and you have a 3.5 GPA or better
on a 4.0 scale.
NORTHEAST / EAST COAST
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
http://www.berklee.edu/ A top college for students interested in majoring in any field related to music /
music business. All students must be musicians. Awards, go to: http://www.berklee.edu/awards/ 12
majors. Berklee has the largest percentage of undergraduate students from outside the U.S.: 22.8 percent,
representing more than 75 countries.
Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
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www.bowdoin.edu 1700 students; founded in 1794. 33 academic departments; Over 60 percent of
students
complete independent studies, working one-on-one with faculty on topics they co-design.
Colby College, Waterville, ME5
www.colby.edu See “Inside Colby” - http://www.insidecolby.com/ . Students can submit SAT Subject
Tests in 3 different subject areas or submit SAT /ACT scores.
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
http://www.hampshire.edu/ Part of the ‘5 college consortium’ : Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Smith, and the
University of Massachusetts Amherst. 2 hours from Boston; 3 from NY City. Students known as
‘innovators’. Students who do not have grades or detailed narrative evaluations for the last two years of
high school are strongly encouraged to submit results from one or more standardized tests such as SAT,
ACT, SAT II, or AP examination results.
Marlboro College, Marlboro, VT
www.marlboro.edu/ Approximately 350 students. A Colleges That Change Lives School. For recognition,
go to: http://www.marlboro.edu/about/quick_facts#after
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 5
www.middlebury.edu/ About 2400 students. Top Tier liberal arts college. Renowned for leadership in
language instruction and international studies Ask a MIDD Kid – can send email to student volunteers. C.V.
Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad in China, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, the Middle East,
Russia and Spain. Option to SAT / ACT: three exams in different areas of study from the SAT Subject
Tests.
Post University, Waterbury, CT 1
http://www.post.edu/maincampus/index.shtml Founded in 1890; 15 bachelor’s degree programs.
Suburbs of Waterbury. Co-Op program: students participate in real-life work situations related to their field of
study before they graduate I don’t see SAT/ACT as optional (was listed as Teikyo Univ. – there used to be an
agreement between Post and Japan; now, Post instead of Teikyo Post) – inquire at Admissions.
CENTRAL / WEST U.S.
Denison University, Granville, OH
www.denison.edu “Kiplinger: Denison students graduate with lower debt” Founded 1831, about 2100
students.
Finlandia University, Hancock, MI
www.finlandia.edu/ -SAT/ACT scores used for merit scholarships. Small college, Finnish heritage. Study
abroad opportunities encouraged.
Knox College, Galesburg, IL
http://www.knox.edu/ 1400 students. Many special opportunities including study abroad. Can personalize
your program.
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
http://www.lawrence.edu/ Liberal arts college and Conservatory. 1400 undergrad students. CBS
Moneywatch notes Lawrence as one of the "jewels [that scores] very well." For info., go
to: http://blogs.lawrence.edu/admissions/
Saint John’s College, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM
www.stjohnscollege.edu/ See info. for Saint John’s College, Annapolis, MD, above.
University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ
www.arizona.edu/ SAT/ACT scores required for merit scholarships and honors, special programs.
Highlights and rankings, go to: http://externalrelations.arizona.edu/highlights.cfm
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 2, 3, 4
www.ku.edu/ Beautiful campus. For highlights and recognition, go to: http://www.ku.edu/about/facts/
A small but mighty activist community called Delta Force fights tuition hikes and sponsors student
government candidates. Plus, KU hands out more than $25 million in student aid every year.
University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 1, 3
www.umn.edu/ 143 degree programs. Good value. But I don’t see anything about SAT/ACT optional –
new policy? Check with admissions office. This public liberal arts college has academic chops and green34
energy cred: By 2010, it expects to go carbon neutral with help from an on-site wind turbine, which already
produces 60 percent of the power on campus.
University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX 3
www.utexas.edu/ Terrific college city! Lots of music. Often cited as a ‘Best Value’ – go
to: http://www.utexas.edu/opa/pubs/facts/rankings.php But I don’t see anything about SAT /ACT
optional! Only 4% freshmen are out-of-state applicants. Freshman class profile
at: http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/whyut/profile/index.htm .
CALIFORNIA
For information, go to: http://www.californiacolleges.edu/; http://www.csumentor.edu/
CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 3
CSU Chico, Chico, CA 3, 9
CSU Dominguez Hills, Dominguez Hills, CA 3
CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 3
CSU Fresno, Fresno, CA 3
CSU Fullerton, Fullerton, CA 3
CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 3
CSU Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 3, 9
CSU Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA 3
California State University-Monterey Bay (Seaside) The nearby Monterey Bay serves as the classroom for
the school's popular Environmental Science, Technology & Policy major.
CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA 3
CSU Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 3
CSU San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA 3
CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 3
CSU Stanislaus, Stanislaus, CA 3, 9
51% received non-need based aid
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PERT INFORMATION
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PERT: PREPARATION and COLLEGE READINESS SCORES
The PERT assessment is given to Juniors at ISCHS to determine their “college-readiness” levels.
Seniors who apply to Miami Dade College and do not have satisfactory scores on the SAT or ACT may
use their PERT scores. Seniors who do not pass (score minimum college-readiness levels) all levels of
the PSAT in Gr. 11 are expectred to retake as Seniors.
PERT STUDY GUIDE
http://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/help_resources/P.E.R.T_Study_Guide.pdf
PERT COLLEGE-READY BOOKLET – Math Sample Questions & Video Links
http://www.mdc.edu/main/images/PERT_College-Ready_Booklet_Math_tcm6-75236.pdf
MDC TEST PREPARATION: http://www.mdc.edu/testing_information/testprepCPT.asp
Click on “ASSESSMENT INFORMATION”; THEN “PERT”.
You’ll find information and, then, prep and practice materials.
MORE PERT PREP:
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http://www.mccanntesting.com $2.50 per practice test
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P.E.R.T. (College Success) Online Practice Tests
Math Sample Test
https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/math/question1.html
Reading Sample Test
https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/reading/question1.html
Writing MC Sample Test
https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/writing_mc/question1.html
DSC (Daytona State College) School of Mathematics P.E.R.T. Study Guides
Arithmetic
https://class.daytonastate.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/view.d2l?ou=176865&loc=0&isPopUp=false&loId=0&loI
dentId=393
Algebra I
dentId=391
Algebra II
dentId=392
Also, for additional Math practice, go to:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-test
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PERT Testing Score Requirements for College Credit Classes at Miami Dade College
Score
50 - 83
Reading
Skills
84 - 103
> 104
50 - 89
Writing
Skills
90 - 98
> 99
20 -64
65 - 95
Math
Skills
96 - 112
113 - 122
123 - 134
135 - 150
Result/Course Placement
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REA 0007 Must see an advisor before registering.
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REA 0017
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EXEMPT
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ENC 0015
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ENC 0025
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ENC 1101: English I (no developmental writing courses required;
writing sample required for EAP students)
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MAT 0018
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MAT 0022C
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MAT 0028 or MAT 0029
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MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra (college credit but not a Math credit)
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MAC 1105: College Algebra; or
MGF 1106: College Mathematics; or
MGF 1107: Liberal Arts Mathematics; or
STA 2023: Statistical Methods I
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Refer to Mathematics Department
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Excerpts from FAQ, PERT: FL DOE
http://www.fldoe.org/cc/pdf/pertfaq.pdf
The Higher Level Developmental Education courses in reading, writing and mathematics are the basis for the
postsecondary preparatory instruction in high schools –
Reading for College Success (course # 1008350),
Writing for College Success (course # 1009370) and
Mathematics for College Success (course # 1200410).
In addition to the .5 elective credit courses,
Mathematics for College Readiness (course # 1200700) and
English 4: Florida College Prep (course # 1001405) are aligned to the Postsecondary Readiness
Competencies and count as a full credit toward graduation requirements in the subject area.
What is the P.E.R.T. Diagnostic?
The P.E.R.T. Diagnostic is another component of the P.E.R.T. assessment system. While the P.E.R.T.
Placement determines appropriate course placement, the P.E.R.T. Diagnostic identifies, by competency,
where skill deficiencies exist.
An upper and lower level P.E.R.T. diagnostic test has been developed to align with the Developmental
Education Competencies which are the basis for developmental education courses offered at all Florida
College System institutions. For students who do not meet the college-ready cut score, a P.E.R.T. Diagnostic
may be administered and results used to guide instruction
How many questions are on the P.E.R.T.?
There are a total of 30 questions per placement subtest. There are 25 operational items that will be the basis
of the student’s placement score and 5 field test items which are designed to continuously enhance the
operational test bank. The student will not know which items are operational so it is imperative that they try
their best on all 30 items.
How long will it take to administer the assessment?
The P.E.R.T. assessment is a computer adaptive test (C.A.T.) and is untimed. The average time to complete
the mathematics and writing subtests is approximately 30 minutes. The reading test average is one hour.
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What is a computer adaptive test?
The goal of a computer adaptive test (C.A.T.) is to increase the accuracy of the estimate of a student’s ability
while at the same time minimizing the number of items presented to the student. In more traditional testing
situations, all students respond to the same questions. Questions may be too easy or too difficult for a
particular student, yet the student must wade through all of the items on the test to get a score. C.A.T.
eliminates this issue by starting with an average ability item and then, based on the student’s response,
subsequent items are selected to be near the student’s ability level. The P.E.R.T. is a competency-based
C.A.T. meaning the adaptive nature of the test is at the competency level, and item difficulty adjusts on the
basis of responses to items aligned with particular competencies.
How can districts and schools access technical support for P.E.R.T.?
McCann and Associates provides technical support through a toll-free phone number and email.
Phone: 877-614-6105
Email: [email protected]
The hours of operation
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
No coverage
What are the P.E.R.T. college-ready cut scores?
The current course placement score ranges for the P.E.R.T. are:
Mathematics: Lower Level Math for College Success
Scores of 50-95
Developmental Education
(1200410)
Higher Level
Math for College Success
Scores of 96-112
(1200410)
Intermediate Algebra
Math for College
(MAT 1033)
Readiness (1200700)
College Algebra or higher
Recommend Advanced or
(MAC 1105)
Accelerated Courses
*113 is the college-ready cut score for mathematics.
Scores of 113*-122
Scores of 123-150
Reading:
Lower Level
Reading for College
Success (1008350)
Scores of 50-83
Higher Level
Reading for College
Success (1008350)
Scores of 84-103
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Freshman Composition
Skills I (ENC 1101)
English 4: College Prep
(1001405)
Scores of 104*-150
*104 is the college-ready cut score for reading.
Writing: Lower Level
Writing for College
Success (1009370)
Scores of 50-89
Higher Level
Writing for College
Success (1009370)
Scores of 90-98
Freshman Composition
Skills I (ENC 1101)
English 4: College Prep
(1001405)
Scores of 99*-150
Students scoring at or above the college-ready cut score are eligible to enroll in college-level courses.
Students must meet college-ready cut scores in reading and writing to be eligible to enroll in the entry-level
English course, ENC 1101.
P.E.R.T. Administration in the High Schools
Will there be training for teachers and staff on P.E.R.T. content?
Yes, McCann Associates, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Education (Department), will
coordinate and facilitate trainings this fall. It is anticipated that training will include a combination of face-toface trainings and webinar/conference calls. The Department will also provide updates in writing via
memoranda to superintendents and designated district P.E.R.T. contacts.
P.E.R.T. resources will be added to the Department’s website soon. Currently, the Postsecondary Readiness
Competencies can be found on the Division of Florida Colleges College and Career Readiness website at
http://www.fldoe.org/cc/collegecareerreadiness.asp, and a P.E.R.T. Study Guide can be found at
http://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-StudentStudyGuide.pdf.
Which students will need to take P.E.R.T.? Response might change
High school students that score a Level 2 or 3 on FCAT Reading or score a Level 2, 3 or 4 on FCAT
Mathematics and have not otherwise demonstrated college readiness will be required to take the P.E.R.T. in
the 11th grade.
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What is required for students who do not meet the college-ready cut score?
Students who do not meet the state established college-ready cut score must complete postsecondary
preparatory instruction in their senior year. This is a high school graduation requirement for students whose
P.E.R.T. scores indicate a need for additional preparation before being ready for college-level coursework.
Mathematics/Reading/Writing for College Success have been developed to align with the highest level of
developmental education courses offered by Florida College System institutions and the Postsecondary
Readiness Competencies.
Who are the designated district contacts for P.E.R.T.; when will contacts receive information
on the assessment?
The Department is in the process of collecting a P.E.R.T. contact from each district. Dates for the regional
meetings should be announced within the next few weeks, and all contacts will be notified.
How can a district designate or change their P.E.R.T. district contact?
Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZTKCPFT and enter the new district contact information. The
Department will assume the most recent contact entered is the district designee.
How do I find out the name of my P.E.R.T. district contact?
As soon as the Department has a designee for all 67 school districts, an email will be sent to the
superintendents and district P.E.R.T. contacts to confirm our information is accurate and launch a District
P.E.R.T. Contact listserv.
Who should districts and schools contact with questions?
A dedicated email account for P.E.R.T. questions has been established. The email address is [email protected].
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Take You?
These test results represent the average score for admitted students—50% score
below and 50% score above these numbers. We’ve also listed the percentage of
applicants admitted in 2007 and 2011 to give you a sense of the trend of each
school’s selectivity.
ADMIT RATES
School Name
2011 American University
41%
Amherst College
13%
Babson College
33%
Barnard College
25%
Bates College
27%
Boston College
28%
Boston University
48%
Bowdoin College
16%
Brandeis University
39%
Brown University
9%
Bucknell University
27%
California Institute of Technology 12%
Carleton College
30%
Carnegie Mellon University
30%
Case Western University
48%
Claremont McKenna University 14%
Clark University
67%
Colby College
29%
Colgate University
29%
College of New Jersey
43%
Colorado College
26%
Columbia University
7%
Connecticut College
33%
Cooper Union
7%
Cornell University
18%
Curtis Institute of Music
3%
Dartmouth College
10%
Davidson College
25%
Dickinson College
42%
Duke University
13%
Elon University
57%
Emerson College
48%
Emory University
26%
Fordham University
40%
George Washington University
32%
Georgetown University
18%
Georgia Institute of Technology 48%
Gettysburg College
40%
Grinnell College
44%
Hamilton College
27%
Harvard College
6%
Harvey Mudd College
20%
Haverford College
25%
Holy Cross
33%
Johns Hopkins University
18%
Juilliard
6%
Kenyon College
33%
Lafayette College
40%
Lehigh University
33%
Macalester College
32%
Middlebury College
18%
MIT
10%
Muhlenberg College
42%
New York University (NYU)
26%
Northeastern University
34%
Northwestern University
18%
Notre Dame
24%
Oberlin College
30%
Penn (University of Pennsylvania) 12%
Penn State U, Main Campus
47%
Pomona College
14%
Princeton University
8%
Purdue University
66%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) 38%
Rice University
19%
Rutgers, New Brunswick 61%
Sarah Lawrence College
61%
Skidmore College
42%
Smith College
45%
Southern Methodist Univ. (SMU) 43%
Stanford University
7%
SUNY, Binghamton
40%
Swarthmore College
15%
AVERAGE SCORES
2007 SAT
ACT
53%
18%
38%
26%
30%
27%
56%
19%
34%
14%
30%
16%
30%
28%
75%
16%
56%
32%
26%
47%
32%
10%
35%
11%
21%
6%
15%
28%
42%
22%
41%
45%
27%
42%
37%
21%
63%
36%
41%
28%
9%
28%
25%
33%
24%
7%
29%
35%
32%
41%
21%
12%
37%
37%
39%
27%
24%
31%
16%
51%
16%
10%
79%
49%
25%
56%
44%
37%
52%
50%
10%
39%
17%
1900
28
2170
32
1860
28
2010
30
n/a n/a
2080
31
1970
29
n/a n/a
2040
31
2120
32
1960
29
2260
34
2130
32
2140
32
2005
31
2070
32
1870
28
n/a n/a
2060
31
1850
28
2030
31
2230
33
1970
29
2100
32
2150
32
n/a
n/a
2120
32
2010
30
1930
29
2110
31
1850
27
1850
27
2150
32
1860
27
2020
31
2050
31
1930
29
1890
28
2080
31
2030
31
2220
33
2120
32
2090
32
1960
29
2100
31
n/an/a
2080
31
1970
29
1925
29
2080
31
n/a
n/a
228034
1900
28
1950
29
2005
30
2100
31
2170
32
2050
31
2150
32
1840
27
2170
33
2200
33
1770
26
1940
29
2120
32
1810
27
1870
28
1940
29
2000
29
1905
28
2200
33
1960
29
2130
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ADMIT RATES
School Name
2011 22%
Tufts University
Tulane University
25%
UC Berkeley
21%
UC Davis
46%
UC Irvine
46%
UC San Diego
34%
UC Santa Barbara
46%
UCLA
25%
UNC, Chapel Hill
29%
University of Arizona
78%
University of Connecticut
40%
16%
University of Delaware
53%
University of Denver
70%
University of Florida
39%
University of Georgia
54%
University of Houston
97%
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign71%
University of Iowa
76%
University of Kansas
91%
University of Kentucky
79%
U of Maryland, College Park
45%
University of Miami
42%
41%
University of Richmond
32%
University of Rochester
34%
University of San Diego
46%
University of Southern California 23%
University of Texas at Austin
46%
32%
University of Washington
58%
U of Wisconsin at Madison
50%
US Air Force Academy
13%
US Coast Guard Academy
17%
US Naval Academy
8%
Vanderbilt University
15%
Vassar College
22%
Villanova University
43%
Virginia Tech
64%
Washington and Lee University 17%
Washington U in St. Louis
15%
Wellesley College
35%
Wesleyan College
24%
West Point (USMA)
11%
Wheaton College 59%
William and Mary University
35%
Williams College
17%
Yale University
7%
AVERAGE SCORES
2007 SAT
28%
44%
23%
58%
55%
41%
54%
24%
35%
77%
49%
25%
83%
74%
42%
55%
99%
71%
83%
92%
81%
47%
38%
50%
40%
41%
48%
25%
51%
35%
65%
56%
17%
24%
12%
33%
29%
40%
67%
27%
17%
36%
27%
14%
42%
34%
18%
10%
2085
31
2010
30
2080
32
1960
29
1970
29
2010
30
1970
29
207031
1960
30
1760
26
1815
27
2100
32
1780
26
1850
28
1840
27
1830
27
1670
24
1960
29
1860
27
1760
26
1630
24
1890
28
1900
28
2035
31
1950
29
2030
31
1850
28
2010
30
1970
29
2060
31
1910
28
1910
29
1940
29
1860
28
1800
27
2050
31
2075
31
1930
29
1815
27
2020
31
2090
31
2090
31
2115
32
1860
28
1800
27
2080
31
2155
32
2160
32
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Data compiled primarily from colleges’ websites.
2011/2012 Test Dates.
SAT and SAT Subject Tests
Test dates
October
November
December
January
March
May
June
1
5
3
28
10
5
2
Register by
September
October
November
December
February April May
Our School’s Registration Code:
9
7
8
30
10
6
8
*Not all SAT Subject Tests are offered on each test date.
ACT
Test dates
September
October
December February
April June 10
22
10
11*
14
9
Register by
August
September
November
January
March
May
Our School’s Registration Code:
12
16
4
13
9
4
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February test date.
The September test date is offered only within the 50 United States and D.C.
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