College Counseling
SAT/ACT Information
CEEB
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SAT Reasoning & SAT
Subject Tests
Information
ACT
Test Prep Sites
Extended
Time/Accommodations
for
Standardized Tests
Testing
SAT Reasoning Test
The SAT Reasoning Test
is the most widely used
test in college
admission; it includes
three sections: Critical
Reading, Math, and
Writing. It is developed
by the College Board and
then presented through
the Educational Testing
Service (ETS). All
students who plan to
attend college should
take the SAT Reasoning
Test. Juniors are
encouraged to take the
SAT Reasoning Test in
their spring semester
and seniors in their
fall semester.
Each of the three
sections of the SAT
Reasoning Test is scored
on a scale of 200-800,
with two writing
sub-scores for the
multiple-choice and the
essay. For complete SAT
scoring information, go
here.
In the U.S., the SAT is
administered on seven
national test dates:
October, November,
December, January,
March, May, and June.
Registration deadlines
are about six weeks
before the test date. It
is recommended that
students register online
at the
College Board SAT
website.
SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests (formerly
SAT II’s) are designed
to measure your
knowledge and skills in
particular subject
areas. Students take the
Subject Tests in
specific subjects like
English, history,
mathematics, science,
and language. Many
colleges use the Subject
Tests for admission, for
course placement, and to
advise students about
course selection. Some
colleges specify the
Subject Tests they
require for admission or
placement; others allow
applicants to choose
which tests they take.
Subject Tests are scored
on a scale of 200-800.
All Subject Tests are
one-hour,
multiple-choice tests;
however, some of the
tests have unique
formats and/or test
dates. For complete
information on the SAT
Subject Tests, go
here.
In the U.S., SAT Subject
Tests are administered
on six national test
dates: October,
November, December,
January, May, and June.
Registration deadlines
are about six weeks
before the test date.
You should register
online at the
College Board SAT
website.
ACT
The ACT is a national
college admission
examination. The
multiple-choice tests
cover four skill areas:
English, mathematics,
reading, and science.
The Writing Test, which
is optional, measures
skill in planning and
writing a short essay.
The ACT is used heavily
in the mid-west and is
becoming more common in
the western region of
the U.S. Most colleges
will accept either the
ACT with Writing or the
SAT Reasoning Test. It
is up to you to know
which tests are required
by the colleges you are
considering.
Each section of the ACT
is scored on a scale of
1-36 with a total
composite score that
averages your scores on
all sections. For
complete ACT scoring
information, go
here.
In the U.S., the ACT is
administered on five
national test dates:
October, December,
February, April, and
June. In California and
other selected states,
the ACT is also offered
in late September.
Registration deadlines
are about six weeks
before the test date.
You should register
online at the
ACT website.
For complete information
on the ACT, please visit
www.actstudent.org.
Test Prep Resources
There are a variety of
test prep agencies on
the market and those
listed here are simply
for reference. St.
Margaret’s does not
endorse any test prep
program or company.
Some free online
services are also
available from:
Extended
Time/Accommodations
for Standardized Tests
Students with documented
learning differences may
be able to receive
extended time or other
prescribed
accommodations for the
PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP exams.
There are strict
guidelines in place that
must be followed for
students to receive
permission from the
testing agencies to test
with accommodations.
Applications for
accommodations must be
completed well in
advance of testing dates
and in concert with the
St. Margaret’s SSD
liaison.
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