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