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 12, 2005 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.
2005-2006 SAT Test Fees
SAT I - $41.50
SAT II – Registration - $17.00 + fees for subject tests
Language Tests with Listening - Add $18.00
Others - Add $8.00 each
Late Registration Fee - $21.00
STANDBY REGISTRATION FEE - $36.00
Change test, test date, or test center - $20.00
Website link: www.collegeboard.com
Students can register by mail, phone, or online. Registration information/forms are available in the Guidance Office.
TEST DATES REG. DATES LATE REG.
Oct. 8, 2005 Sept. 7, 2005 Sept. 14, 2005
Nov. 5, 2005 Sept 30, 2005 Oct.12, 2005
Dec. 3, 2005 Oct. 28, 2005 Nov. 9, 2005
Jan. 28, 2006 Dec. 22, 2005 Jan. 4, 2005
Apr 1, 2006 Feb. 24, 2006 Mar. 8, 2006
May 6, 2006 April 3, 2006 April 12, 2006
June 3, 2006 April 28, 2006 May 10, 2005
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 - $29.00
ACT Plus Writing - $43.00
Late Registration Fee - $17.00
Change test date or center - $18.00
Website Link: www.act.org
Students can register by mail, phone, or online. Registration/ information forms are available in the Guidance Office.
TEST DATES REG. DATES LATE REG.
Sept. 24, 2005 Aug. 19, 2005 Sept. 2, 2005
Oct. 22, 2005 Sept. 16, 2005 Sept. 30, 2005
Dec. 10, 2005 Nov. 4, 2005 Nov. 17, 2005
Feb. 11, 2006 Jan. 6, 2006 Jan. 20, 2006
April 8, 2006 March 3, 2006 March 17, 2006
June 10, 2006 May 5, 2006 May 19, 2006
TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED AT HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR AREA ON THESE TESTING DATES.
DON'T FORGET A CALCULATOR AND TWO #2 PENCILS