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Testing Dates for SAT, PSAT, SAT II, and AP Exams

Generally, people are familiar with the SAT or ACT college entrance exams which are a standard part for most college applications. These tests can be especially important for homeschoolers as a way of validating course work. There is a growing trend among colleges to not require SAT or ACT scores. However, virtually all public universities still require students to submit scores. Since the tests differ, it's in the best interest of students to take both tests since they may score significantly higher on one test than on the other.

Test Date Registration Deadline Test
9/12/2009 8/7/2009 ACT
10/10/2009 9/9/2009 SAT, Subject Tests
10/14/2009 or 10/17/2009 contact administering school PSAT/NMSQT
10/24/2009 9/18/2009 ACT
11/7/2009 10/1/2009 SAT, Subject Tests
12/5/2009 10/30/2009 SAT, Subject Tests
12/12/2009 11/6/2009 ACT
1/23/2010 12/15/2009 SAT, Subject Tests
2/6/2010 1/5/2010 ACT
3/13/2010 2/14/2010 SAT only
4/10/2010 3/5/2010 ACT
5/1/2010 3/25/2010 SAT, Subject Tests
5/4-8/2010 & 5/11-15/2010 3/15/2010 AP Exams
6/5/2010 4/29/2010 SAT, Subject Tests
6/12/2010 5/7/2010 ACT

 

SAT I

The SAT Reasoning test costs $45.00 and takes over four hours. It is considered a "reasoning" test with verbal and math sections. It also now includes an essay although many schools do not use the essay scores. This test is traditionally taken twice: first, in the spring of the junior year for practice. Students take it a second time in the fall of the senior year for actual submission. A significant number of students take the test even earlier and more often for practice purposes.

ACT

The ACT costs $31.00 without the essay, and $46.00 with the essay. The ACT is considered more of a "content mastery" test. It covers four subject areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Without the essay, the test takes about three hours. Like the SAT, the test is traditionally taken in the spring of the junior year for practice and in the fall of the senior year for actual submissions.

SAT II (Subject Tests)

Fewer people are familiar with the SAT II tests, often referred as the subject exams. More selective colleges or technical programs use them for placement purposes. Some colleges require homeschoolers to submit SAT IIs as part of their application. The cost of a SAT II test starts at $29.00 and the test takes an hour. A student can take up to three subjects in one sitting. The best time to take a SAT II is immediately after you have completed the course. Unfortunately, many students aren't aware of the need for SAT II's until their junior year and end up having to study for subject they had completed two years earlier.

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College Prep

 

NISD Community Education SAT Preparation

This course prepares you for the Verbal and Math Reasoning sections of the SAT tests. Each class is two sessions; six hours on a Saturday, from 9:00am-3:00pm and, two hours on a weekday, i.e. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Materials are included in the cost of the tuition. $55.

9/27/2008 Clark High School

10/25/2008 Stevens High School

11/15/2008 O'Connor High School

1/17/2009 O'Connor High School

Paying for College Made Easy

There's no escaping the fact that college costs are rising. But don't panic - help is here! Financial aid is intended to make up the difference between what your family can afford to pay and what college costs. This comprehensive course will cover: how to manage the financial aid process, traditional financial aid programs, tax credits and deductions, academic programs to reduce costs, public service and other higher education financing opportunities to assist with self-planning. It is designed for families with students in grades 11-12 and activities are for both traditional and home-schooling students. Dr. Lynn Byrne is the Assistant Director of Financial Assistance at the University of the Incarnate Word. A $12.50 workbook fee can be paid to the instructor in class or can be downloaded from www.lulu.com/hillcountryecs/.

MacArthur High School Rm. A206, 2 Weeks, Mon., Beg. 9/22/2008, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM, $41.00

NEISD Community Education SAT Preparation

Each student will receive the text "The Official SAT Study Guide," which includes critical reading strategies, writing practices for the PSAT and math strategies. The workshop offers intensive practice. $30 materials fee payable to instructor at first class. Bring a calculator and pencil to each class. Tami Shaw is a high school counselor and Karen Taliaferro is a high school math instructor. When registering for the class, please sign in and register with the student's information. SAT test dates are November 1, 2008 and December 6, 2008.

Madison High School Portable 21B, 8 Sessions, Mon. & Wed., Beg. 9/29/2008, 06:15 PM-08:30 PM, $130.00

The Great Scholarship Search

Educational costs continue to soar year after year. Dr. Lynn Byrne, Assistant Director of Financial Assistance at the University of the Incarnate Word will assist students (grades 11 and 12) and families in this hands-on interactive workshop. She will provide you with the essential information you need to know about scholarships and help develop your personal scholarship search.

Reagan High School Rm. IND 104, 1 Session, Wed., Beg. 10/22/2008, 06:30 PM-08:30 PM, $23.00

 

 
 


 
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