The ACT assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. (Go to www.act.org for online registration). Be sure to check it out even if you don’t plan to take the ACT.
Check if your college prefers the ACT.
| Test Date | Regular Deadline | Late Fee Required |
| October 12, 2009 | September 18, 2009 | Sept. 19-Oct. 2, 2009 |
| December 12, 2009 | November 6, 2009 | November 7-20, 2009 |
| February 6, 2010 | January 5, 2010 | January 6-15 |
| April 10, 2010 | March 5, 2010 | March 6-19, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 | May7, 2010 | May 8-21, 2010 |
The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. (Go to www.collegeboard.com for online registration).
Other valuable information is available on this site concerning financial aid, applying to college and practice tests.
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Check if your college prefers the SAT.
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Students who are stronger in English than in Math and Science may perform better on the SAT.
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An easy way to prepare for the SAT is to log on to www.collegeboard.com and sign up for an email “Question of the Day.”
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A parent newsletter for each high school grade is also available via email; I encourage you to sign up for these newsletters. They are very informative.
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Preparation booklets are also available in the guidance office.
| Test Date | Tests | Regular Deadline | Late Fee Required |
| October 10, 2009 | SAT & SAT Subject Tests | September 9, 2009 | September 10-23, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 | SAT & SAT Subject Tests | October 1, 2009 | October 1-15, 2009 |
| December 5, 2010 | SAT & SAT Subject Tests | Oct 30, 2009 | Oct. 31-Nov.12, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | SAT & SAT Subject Tests | Dec 15, 2009 | Dec 16-30, 2009 |
| March 13, 2010 | SAT only | February 4, 2010 | February 5-18, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 | SAT & SAT Subject Tests | March 25, 2010 | March 26-April 8, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | SAT & SAT Subject Tests | April 29, 2010 | April 30-May 13, 2010 |