SAT
2008-2009
(SAT & Subject Tests)
| TEST DATES | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION BY |
| Oct. 10, 2009 | Sept. 9, 2009 | Sept. 23, 2009 |
| Nov. 7, 2009 | Oct. 1, 2009 | Oct. 15, 2009 |
| Dec. 5, 2009 | Oct. 30, 2009 | Nov. 12, 2009 |
| Jan. 23, 2010 | Dec. 15, 2009 | Dec. 30, 2009 |
| *Mar. 13, 2010 | Feb. 4, 2010 | Feb. 18, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 | Mar. 25, 2010 | Apr. 8, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | Apr. 29, 2010 | May 13, 2010 |
* SAT ONLY
Register online at www.collegeboard.com or obtain a packet from Counseling
ACT
2008-2009
| TEST DATES | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION BY |
| Oct. 24, 2009 | Sept. 18, 2009 | Sept. 19-Oct 2, 2009 |
| Dec. 12, 2009 | Nov. 6, 2009 | Nov. 7-20, 2009 |
| Feb. 6, 2010 | Jan. 5, 2010 | Jan. 6-15, 2010 |
| Apr. 10, 2010 | Mar. 5, 2010 | Mar. 6-19, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | May 8-21, 2010 |
Manditory ACT Testing for Juniors
The Manditory
ACT Testing for Juniors will be on TBA. Juniors will need
to be at PHS, with a photo ID (drivers license or school ID) by 7:45 am to
begin testing. No other students will be allowed in the building during the
testing. Please check back closer to the test date to see the schedule for
the day.
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) - October 14, 2009
PSAT test (pre-SAT) for any 11 th grader considering college after high school
Also pre-qualifies 11 th graders for National Merit Scholarship competition
7:15 am – 11:15 am
Main Gym
Registration required with Ms. Bates (cashier) from Sept. 15 –26 only!
Must pay $20 when you register with Ms Bates
Limited to 239 test takers—hurry!
If you have a 504 Plan or special needs (SpEd), see your counselor ASAP.
PSAT Letter to Parents
Beginning with the fall 2006 PSAT/NMSQT, all high school students who take the test will receive, when Score Reports are returned in early December, My College QuickStart, a personalized online college planning package, with access until they graduate high school.
It includes:
An interactive, supplemental Score Report online that links to the questions and answer explanations to help students learn from their results; it also includes PSAT/NMSQT state percentiles and SAT score projections.
A personalized SAT study plan that is based upon each student's performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, with links to SAT study resources.
Personalized college, major, and career planning with MyRoad. Students receive personalized lists of colleges, majors, and careers that link to MyRoad to help them make decisions that are right for them. They can learn about their personality type using the Personlity Profiler and can view articles with advice on key topics on the road ahead.
CSAP
Dates and Information
The CSAP Testing for the 2009-2010 school year is TBA.
Please check back closer to the test date to see the schedule for the day.
TEST DESCRIPTIONS
SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST (SAT I): The SAT I is a two and a half hour multiple-choice
test that measures developed verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities related
to successful performance in college. The verbal questions measure comprehension
and vocabulary. The mathematical questions include problems in Basic Arithmetic,
Algebra, and Geometry. The Standard Written English is one of the subtests.
The TSWE is a multiple-choice test, which evaluates the student's ability
to recognize standard written English.
SAT ACHIEVEMENT TESTS (SAT II): The Achievement Tests (SAT II) are designed to measure knowledge, and the ability to apply that knowledge, in specific subject areas. Achievement tests are given in American History, Biology, Chemistry, European History, and World Cultures, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Literature, Physics, Russian, Spanish, English Composition, Social Studies and Mathematics. The English Composition (with essay) is usually administered only once a year; other administrations do not include the essay. If a college required achievement tests, these should be taken as soon as possible upon the termination of study in that subject area. Check the college requirements carefully.
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) PROGRAM: The American College Testing Program provides tests and other educational services for students, schools and colleges. The American College Test (ACT) includes four sections - English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. A report of the scores includes scores in the four subject area tests, a composite score and a student profile. The profile provides information about the student's interests, plans, accomplishments and needs.
TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL): The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required by some colleges for admission of foreign students. Registration is handled through the college.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING (AP): Students may take advanced courses in high school in such areas as Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Art and Music. At the completion of the course, students may take an Advanced Placement Test. The student may receive credit from the college, depending upon specific college policies. Students may take the examinations without having taken a specific AP class, if they feel especially well prepared in a subject area.
THE COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP): This program is administered by the College Board and permits people of all ages to earn college credit by examination in both academic and non-academic areas. Each 90 minute CLEP exam can earn high school students college credit for courses they have never formally taken.
For more
information contact the Guidance and Counseling Office at 488-6064.