SAT & ACT Exams
Page last updated August 28, 2009 1:31 PM
Why and when you should take the tests
Most four-year colleges and universities require either SAT 1 (Reasoning test) or ACT scores as part of the admission package. Either test is usually acceptable, and the colleges will often look at the higher scores if multiple exams are taken over time. Many students will take both of these exams, as they may do better on one or the other, and colleges will give the benefit to the higher scores.
We recommend taking the PSAT in the junior year (and possibly also the sophomore year) as well as either the SAT 1 or the ACT in the spring of the junior year. As seniors, students can then take either or both exams again if they are working on bringing up their scores. It is important to check admissions requirements with regard to SAT or ACT test scores, as the expectations may vary widely.
Selective schools tend to place more emphasis on higher test scores, as do scholarship programs. Selective schools may also require students to take several SAT11 Subject tests, in addition to the SAT 1 Reasoning or the ACT test. Those should be done late in the junior year if the student has taken AP or IB classes, or early in the senior year.
Registering for the SAT and ACT Exams
Registration can be done in two ways – electronically and with a paper application. If you have questions or concerns, please come to the Counseling/Career Center.
To help further reduce waste students are encouraged to register on line. Almost 90% of students already do that. The NE Counseling office hascopies of the SAT and ACT online flyers, paper registration packets, ACT Test preparation booklets, and SAT Subject Test Preparation Booklets applications.
To
register online for the SAT
To
register online for the ACT
SAT & Subject Test Dates |
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Test Date |
Tests |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration (late fee applies) |
October 10 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
September 9 |
September 10 - 23 |
November 7 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
October 1 |
October 2 - 15 |
December 5 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
October 30 |
October 31 - November 12 |
January 23 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
December 15 |
December 16 -30 |
March 13 |
SAT only |
February 4 |
February 5 -18 |
May 1 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
March 25 |
March 26 -April 8 |
June 5 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
April 29 |
April 30 - May 13 |
Registration
materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the deadline
Click
here for the fees
Clickk
here for the subject test calendar
ACT Test Dates |
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Test Date |
Tests |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration (late fee applies) |
September 12 |
ACT |
August 7 |
August 8 - 21 |
October 24 |
ACT |
September 18 |
September 19 - October 2 |
December 12 |
ACT |
November 6 |
November 7 - 20 |
February 6 |
ACT |
January 5 |
January 6 - 15 |
April 10 |
ACT |
March 5 |
March 6 - 19 |
June 12 |
ACT |
May 7 |
May 8 - 21 |