In order to be accepted by many four-year colleges and universities, students must take either the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). These are nationally normed achievement tests that measure the performance of college-bound students. While students may take and retake these tests throughout their school career, most choose to take the SAT or ACT in the spring of their junior year and/or early their senior year. Some colleges require students to take a specific admission exam (SAT or ACT). Students should be sure to determine the application requirements of their institution(s) of choice early in the application process.

 

 

Students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or a Section 504 Accommodation Plan may qualify for special testing conditions and should contact their counselor well in advance of the desired test date(s).

 

 

 

 

2006-2007 Testing Dates PSAT Date                                         Register By *October 18                                October 6 SAT October 14                                 September 12 November 4                                September 29 December 2                                November 1 January 27, 2007                         December 20 March 10                                   February 2 *May 5                                      March 29 June 2                           April 27 ACT September 16                              August 18 October 28                                 September 22 December 9                                November 3 February 10, 2007                       January 5 April 14                                     March 9 *June 9                                      May 4 *Offered at Curtis High School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both the SAT and ACT are held at local test centers (usually at high schools or community colleges) throughout the school year. Please refer to the test websites for specific dates and locations.

 

For additional information about the SAT, please visit www.collegeboard.com. For more information on the ACT, please visit www.act.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each October, the PSAT is administered at CHS. The PSAT is generally regarded as a practice opportunity for the SAT. All students considering post secondary education are encouraged to take the PSAT. Taking this test can potentially qualify high school juniors for a National Merit Scholarship (as long as the student is NOT enrolled in the Running Start program).

 

 

Test Date: October 18, 2006

Administration Fee: $19.00

payable in the Student Accounts Office.

Registration Deadline: October 6, 2006

 

For additional information on the PSAT, please visit www.collegeboard.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students capable of doing college-level coursework may take a variety of AP courses offered on campus: English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, U.S. History, Biology, Physics, Calculus, Psychology, Statistics, Chemistry, Spanish, French and Government and Politics.

Only students enrolled in Advanced Placement Courses may take the Advanced Placement Exams. Students can potentially earn college credit by receiving high scores on AP exams (depending on the college or university). It is important to check with each institution to determine their particular AP score requirements.

 

Test Dates: May 7-18

Administration Fee: $88 (Pay at Student Accounts office)

•     May 7      Government & Politics/French Language

·       May 8      Spanish Language

•     May 9      Calculus AB & BC

•     May 10    English Literature

•     May 11    U.S. History

•     May 14    Biology/ Physics

•     May 15    Chemistry/Psychology

For additional information on AP exams, please visit www.collegeboard.com.

 

 

 

College Testing

 

 

 

 

2006-2007