TESTING INFORMATION


The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) serves two purposes. The first purpose is to serve as a diagnostic tool that enables students to understand areas of strength and/or weakness related to the SAT. By using the detailed results to full advantage, students can improve their SAT scores.

 The second purpose of the test is to register JUNIORS  for the National Merit Scholarship Program. This program recognizes the highest-scoring juniors across the nation on a variety of levels, and offers scholarships on a competitive basis to the highest-scoring students. Some colleges also offer scholarships to students based on this program.

This test will be administered to all Sophomores and Juniors at Mt. Alvernia on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in Scotus Hall.

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The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a national standardized test that attempts to predict future success in college. The SAT I is widely used as one criterion for college admission. The SAT II: Subject Tests are exams given in specific subject areas. The SAT II is a subject test commonly used by more selective schools for admission or placement purposes.

2010-2011 SAT Test Fees

SAT I - $47.00

SAT II – Registration - $21.00 + fees for subject tests

Language Tests with Listening - Add $21.00

Others - Add $10.00 each

Late Registration Fee - $24.00

STANDBY REGISTRATION FEE - $41.00

Change test, test date, or test center - $24.00

Website link:  www.collegeboard.com

Students can register by mail, phone, or online. Registration information/forms are available in the Guidance Office. There is an additional $13.00 charge to register by phone.

TEST DATES                 REG. DATES                  LATE REG.

Oct. 9, 202010                  Sept. 10, 2010                 Sept. 24, 202010

Nov. 6, 2010                     Oct. 8, 2010                    Oct. 22, 2010

Dec. 4, 2010                     Nov. 5, 2010                   Nov. 19, 2010

Jan. 26, 2011                    Dec. 23, 2010                  Jan. 7, 2011

Mar. 12, 2011                   Feb. 11, 2011                  Feb.25, 2011

May 7, 2011                     Apr. 8, 2011                     Apr. 22, 2011

June 4, 2011                    May 6, 20011                    May 20, 2011

TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED AT HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR AREA- DON'T FORGET A CALCULATOR AND TWO #2 PENCILS


The American College Testing Assessment (ACT) is another national standardized test which attempts to measure what a student has learned in order to assess readiness for college. The ACT is can also be used as one criterion for college admission. The ACT tests four areas of knowledge: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Colleges located in the south and west, as well as the military academies commonly use the ACT Assessment.


2005-2006  ACT Test Fees:

ACT Assessment - $33.00

ACT Plus Writing - $48.00

Late Registration Fee - $21.00

Change test date or center - $20.00

Standby Testing - $41.00

Website Link:  www.actstudent.org

Students can register by mail, phone, or online. Registration/ information forms are available in the Guidance Office. There is an additional $12.00 charge to register by phone.

 


TEST DATES            REG. DATES      LATE REG.

Sept. 11, 2010             Aug. 6, 2010       Aug. 20, 2010

Oct. 23, 2010              Sept. 17, 2010      Oct. 1, 2010

Dec. 11, 2010             Nov. 5, 2010         Nov. 19, 2010 

Feb. 12, 2011              Jan. 7, 2011          Jan. 21, 2011

April 9, 2011              March 4, 2011      March 20, 2011

June 11, 2011             May 6, 2011         May 20, 2011

TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED AT HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR AREA ON THESE TESTING DATES.

DON'T FORGET A CALCULATOR AND TWO #2 PENCILS