SAT and ACT Exams

SAT

The SAT test is a three-hour standardized admissions test used to rate applicants to undergraduate programs in colleges and universities. Nearly every 4 year school requires an SAT score (or an ACT) to be considered for admissions.

There are two main topics on the test, verbal and math, and each is graded on a scaled score between 200 and 800. Each topic is tested by combining the results of three subsections, making the whole test 6 sections long. There is also an additional experimental section, either math or verbal, and students will not know which one it is.
The SAT is a paper-based test administered at scheduled times throughout the year.

Upcoming Test Dates:

June 2, 2007 (SAT & Subject Tests)

October 6, 2007 SAT & Subject Tests
November 3, 2007 SAT & Subject Tests
December 1, 2007 SAT & Subject Tests
January 26, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests
March 1, 2008 SAT only
May 3, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests
June 7, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests

Students can take the test as many times as they would like, but since many schools also require SAT II tests, which are given at the same time, students are limited as to the number of opportunities to take the test. Students should plan to take the SAT I at least once in their junior year to allow them a second opportunity in their senior year.
For more information on the SAT I or to sign up for the test, the SAT's official web site.

The SAT II's are paper-based hour-long standardized subject tests. Colleges and universities use the SAT II's in conjunction with the SAT I and other admissions day. Students are encouraged by universities to take these tests, and in today's competitive world, they are almost inevitable. Most students take at least one math SAT II, one verbal, and a third (usually a language).

Students can take the SAT II's as many times as they'd like; however, they are given at the same time as the SAT I, so timing considerations must be made as opportunities are limited. The most prepared student will start testing early in his/her junior year.

ACT

The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

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.

TEST DATES:

February 10, 2007**

April 14, 2007

June 9, 2007

September 15, 2007*
October 27, 2007
December 8, 2007
February 9, 2008**
April 12, 2008
June 14, 2008

*The September 15, 2007, test date is available only in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia.

** Due to the special requirements of legislation in effect in New York, a February 2007 test is not scheduled in NY.

For more information and to register, go to ACT.