STANDARDIZED TESTS: THE SAT AND ACT
2012-2013 TEST CALENDAR
ACT TEST DATES Registration deadline Late fee
September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 August 18-24
October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 Sept 22-Oct 5
December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 Nov. 3-16
February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 Jan 12-18
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 Mar 9-22
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4-17
Fee for ACT is $34. For the ACT plus the writing section, the fee is $49.50.
For late registration add $21.00.
Go to www.actstudent.org for more information.
SAT TEST DATES
October 6, 2012
November 3, 2012
December 1, 2012
January 26, 2013
March 9, 2013
May 4, 2013
June 1, 2013
The fee for the SAT is $49. Some colleges require SAT II subject tests in addition to the SAT. Check on the individual college websites.
Go to www.collegeboard.com for registration deadlines, and late registration and fees.
SHOULD I TAKE THE SAT, THE ACT, or BOTH????
There is no simple answer to this question. Some students do better on the SAT and some do better on the ACT. Discuss this with your school counselor.
WHY SHOULD I PREPARE for the SAT or ACT???
The SAT or ACT are important factors in your college application. College admission is competitive, so successful applicants will do what they can to increase their chance of getting in. The SAT and ACT do not just measure your academic abilities; they also measure your test taking skills, including time management, speed, comprehension, and efficiency. Preparation is essential to mastering these exams!
HOW CAN I PREPARE for the SAT or ACT???
Magruder has a free SAT Prep course offered as a one semester class during the school day. If you are interested in this class, contact your counselor.
Montgomery College offers a 32 hour SAT prep course that includes weekly timed practice tests primarily using resources and textbooks from the College Board. Contact http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/mcps/satprep.html
College Board offers test tips and practice problems. Contact: http://www.collegeboard.com
ACT offers an ACT preparation guide, practice problems and an online ACT prep course. Contact: http://www.actstudent.org/index.html
Petersons offers courses for both the SAT and ACT. Practice tests and study guides are available for purchase without course enrollment. Contact: http://www.petersons.com
Kaplan provides workshops, private tutoring and 12 session courses for the SAT and ACT. Contact: http://www.kaptest.com/atschool or call 800 KAP TEST
Tutor Find offers one on one tutoring for the SAT by a certified tutor at the student’s home.
Contact: http://www.tutorfind.com or call 800 64-TUTOR
Summit Education Group offers one on one tutoring in various academic subjects and the SAT.
Contact: http://www.mytutor.com or 800 MY-TUTOR.
MCPS offer a free online test prep program for all high school students, called Truimph College Admissions Online Study Guides and Test Prep. Students can get information about this program and how to access it from their counselor or the College and Career Coordinator., or go to the MCPS home page https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ , select the Student tab, and follow directions to log in.
More suggestions and resources:
Visit the college and career center.
Visit a bookstore to get practice books
Search the internet for additional test preparation services