WHAT TESTS DO I NEED TO TAKE?

SENIOR YEAR
Take/Retake the ACT / SAT to improve your scores for college & scholarship applications

JUNIOR YEAR
Take the PSAT in the fall. This is the practice SAT and it may also qualify you for the National Merit Scholarships. As a Junior you will take the state ACT in April.

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Take the PLAN test in the fall of your sophomore year. It is the practice ACT and given at your school. It will give you a good baseline for how you may do on the ACT.

Click the following for information about taking the PSAT test.

SAT preparation books entitled "SAT Preparation Booklet" and "SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet" can be picked up in the Career Center. These booklets contain information about the test, test-taking tips and approaches, and sample questions with answers and explanations as well as a full-length practice test, overview of each subject test and what subject tests to take(Subject Tests Booklet). Pick one up today to help prepare for the SAT test. Visit the SAT Preparation Center at www.collegeboard.com/srp for more practice.

SAT Test Dates - $41.50*
(There is a $21.50* Late Fee for Late Registration)                   *fees subject to change
www.collegeboard.com/reg

**Register for the ACT or SAT online or by picking up a packet in the Career Center.

The easiest way to register for the ACT or SAT is online. Use the Fossil Ridge Code when registering. (060-606) You may register after the above registration date for a late fee. Please refer to the test’s website for the late registration timeline and fee.

For test taking tips, please refer to the test website or stop by the Career Center for a study packet.

NOTE: Some colleges require the ACT as part of your admissions; some require the SAT or some will take either. Also, select colleges require the ACT Test plus the Writing section. If the school you are interested in requires the writing portion of the ACT you will have to register to take this test on your own. It is not part of the ACT test that is given to the juniors here at FRHS in the spring. Keep in mind that spaces are limited for this test and you may have to drive out of your way to take this test.