1-2-3s of Admissions Testing

Students need to be aware that they must take either the ACT or SAT to be admitted to college.  Students need to check with the specific college of choice for testing requirements.

American College Testing Program (ACT) - www.ACT.org

1. Test dates and registration deadlines in the local area.  Visit the ACT Registration page for posted date information.
2. Order form for online "ACT Preparation Courses".  There is a charge for some of these courses.
3. Request form to send scores to schools or scholarship agencies.  There is a small fee for this service.

Make sure students are aware that they may take the ACT more than once!  According to ACT, 55% of students who took the ACT more than once increased composite scores.

Scholarship Aptitude Test (SAT) - www.collegeboard.com

1. Test dates and registration deadlines in the local area.  Visit the Calendar Dates & Fees page for the testing schedule.
2. Test registration information is available on the Registration page.
3. Practice test questions to prepare students for the SAT are located at the "SAT Preparation Center".

This site contains a list of services provided for students with disabilities.

Additional Test Preparation Sites

www.number2.com - FREE customizable tutorials and practice sessions for the SAT and ACT; the site also includes a center for counselors to provide means for communications, managing your students who use the site and reporting tools.  Number 2 is sponsored by Xap.

www.march2success.com -  FREE materials to help students improve standardized test scores; test material covers SAT, ACT, state exams and the ASVAB; this site also offers parents, counselors and mentors tools to help students study and use skills on practice tests.  March 2 Success is sponsored by the U.S. Army.