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SAT & ACT

The SAT and ACT are College Entrance Exams. They are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support and scholarships, in a way that's fair to all students.

2018-19 SAT TEST DATE	REGISTRATION DATE	SCORES BACK DATE**
Saturday, June 2, 2018	May 3, 2018	July 11, 2018
Saturday, August 25, 2018	July 27, 2018	September 7, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018	September 7, 2018	October 19, 2018
Saturday, November 3, 2018	October 5, 2018	November 16, 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018	November 2, 2018	December 14, 2018
Saturday, March 9, 2019	February 8, 2019	March 22, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019	April 5, 2019	May 17, 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019	May 3, 2019	July 10, 2019

ACT Test Date	Deadline	Late Deadline	Score Release*
Sept 8, 2018	Aug 3, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	Sept 18; Oct 2, 2018
Oct 27, 2018	Sept 21, 2018	Oct 5, 2018	Nov 6; Nov 20, 2018
Dec 8, 2018	Nov 2, 2018	Nov 16, 2018	Dec 18, 2018; Jan 1, 2019
Feb 9, 2019	Jan 4, 2019	Jan 18, 2019	Feb 19; Mar 5, 2019
Apr 13, 2019	Mar 8, 2019	Mar 22, 2019	Apr 23; May 7, 2019
June 8, 2019	May 3, 2019	May 17, 2019	June 18; July 2, 2019
July 13, 2019	June 14, 2019	June 21, 2019	July 23; Aug 6, 2019

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If you cannot afford to pay the basic fee, ask your counselor if you are eligible for a Fee Waiver.

Registration and test preparation websites can be found using this link: SAT & ACT Websites and Resources

When's the best time to take the SAT or ACT?

The SAT and ACT tests are offered several times a year. Most students take the SAT or the ACT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. You can test as many times as you like. Colleges do not average your scores. Colleges will look at your best score when determining college entrance.

Which test is best for me?

Colleges all over the United States accept both the SAT and the ACT. Many students take both tests. Use the information below to decide which test is right for you.

New York Times Article – ACT vs. SAT - http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/education/edlife/guidance.html?pagewanted=all

SAT vs. ACT – How Do They Compare?

SAT

ACT

What is the test structure

Ten section exam:

Three critical reading, three math, three writing and one experimental.

The experimental is masked to

look like a regular section

Fours section exam:

English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning.

An Experimental is added to test on certain dates only and is clearly experimental.

The writing sectional is optional. Please check with your college of choice.

What is the test content?

Math: Basic geometry and Algebra 2

Science: None

Reading: Sentence completions,

short and long critical reading

passages, reading comprehension

Writing :One essay , questions

testing grammar, usage and word choice

Math: Up to trigonometry

Science: Charts and experiments

Reading: Four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science ,Humanities and

Natural Science

English: Stresses grammar

Penalty for wrong answers?

Yes

How is the test scored?

200-800 points per section added together for a combined score.

Highest possible is 2400.

1-26 points for each section, averaged for a composite score. Highest composite score: 36

Are all scores sent to the schools?

Yes. If a student requests a score report to be sent to specific colleges. The report includes scores on every test taken.

No. There is a “score choice” option. Student can choose to send scores to specific schools and choose which scores the schools will see.

Are there other uses for the exams?

Scholarship purposes. Certain

statewide testing programs

Same as SAT

When should I register?

Prior to the registration deadline

as early as possible to guarantee

you choice of test site

Same as SAT

Need more information?

Educational Testing Service

609-771-7600

www.ets.org

The College Board

www.colelgeboard.com

ACT, Inc.

(310) 337-1000