exam information
college
entrance exams
To get into college, you will need to have taken a few tests. Everyone thinking of college should be aware of the purpose and timing of these tests.
2009-10
SAT and ACT Test Dates
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PSAT/NMSQT- (PRELIMINARY
SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE)
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING
TEST:
The PSAT/NMSQT taken in October of the
sophomore or junior year, provides a practice test in
preparation for the SAT. It is the same format as the SAT
and is useful as an indicator of SAT scores. PSAT scores are
not usually used by colleges as admissions criteria, but
one’s score on
the test, as an 11th grader, does determine qualification
for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
SAT
I (Scholastic Aptitude Test):
The SAT is generally taken in the spring
of the junior year and may again be taken in the senior
year.
It is a required test for admissions to many colleges.
Scored on the basis of 200 (low) to 800 (high), in each of
three areas (Math, Critical Reading, Writing), the SAT is an
examination designed to test a student’s aptitude for
scholastic work.
SAT
II Subject Tests:
SAT IIs are administered in several
academic subjects and are designed to test the level of
knowledge in a specific academic disciplines. SAT IIs are
scored on the same 200 to 800 basis as the SAT. It is
possible to take up to three SAT IIs on one test date. Not
all colleges require SAT IIs. Some use them for placement in
various levels of freshman courses; some use them as an
additional factor in the
admissions process.
AP-(ADVANCED
PLACEMENT) TESTS:
AP tests are designed for students who have completed college level courses in high school. They are used in determining whether or not a student may gain advanced standing in college. Scores range from 1-5.
ACT-(AMERICAN
COLLEGE TESTING) PROGRAM:
The ACT is a standardized test of
achievement composed of four sections: English, Mathematics,
Reading and Science Reasoning. There is also an optional
writing section, which measures skill in
planning and writing a short essay. It is scored on a scale
of 1 to 36 (highest). Majority of colleges accept scores on
either the SAT or ACT.
IMPORTANT
TEST DATES - 2009-10
| Test Date | Test Offered | Regular
Registration Deadline |
Late
Registration Deadline |
| Sept. 12 | ACT (Suffern, Spring Valley) |
Aug. 7 | Aug. 8-21 |
| Oct. 10 | SAT & Subject Tests (M-W, Goshen, Middletown, Vernon) |
Sept. 9 | Sept. 10-25 |
| Oct. 24 | ACT (Vernon, M-W) |
Sept. 18 | Sept.19 - Oct. 2 |
| Nov. 7 | SAT & Subject Tests WARWICK VALLEY H.S. |
Oct. 1 | Oct. 2-15 |
| Dec. 5 | SAT & Subject Tests (Middletown) |
Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 - 13 |
| Dec. 12 | ACT (Vernon, Newburgh) |
Nov. 6 | Nov. 7 - 20 |
| Jan. 23 | SAT & Subject Tests (Vernon M.S., Mddletwn) |
Dec. 15 | Dec. 16 - 30 |
| Feb. 6 | ACT (no test offered in N.Y.) | Jan. 5 | Jan. 6 - 15 |
| Mar. 13 | SAT only (Suffern) | Feb. 4 | Feb. 5 - 18 |
| Apr. 10 | ACT (Minisink, Newburgh) |
Mar. 5 | Mar. 6 - 19 |
| May 1 | SAT & Subject Tests WARWICK VALLEY H.S. |
Mar. 25 | Mar. 26 - Apr. 8 |
| Jun. 5 | SAT & Subject Tests (Florida, M-W, Vernon) |
Apr. 29 | Apr. 30 - May 13 |
| Jun. 12 | ACT (Vernon, M-W) |
May 7 | May 8 - 21 |
| Fees: SAT I
(Reasoning Test): $45.00, Late registration add $23) SAT II (Subject Tests): $20.00, ($9 ea. test) (Language Tests $20) ACT: $31 or $47 plus writing (optional) Limited number of fee waivers are available for students receiving free/reduced lunch. |
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Register for these tests at
www.collegeboard.com
and www.actstudent.org