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WHICH COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST SHOULD I TAKE? ACT or SAT
Should I take one test or both?
Most college-bound students know that a necessary component of an admission application is a college admission test score. Most colleges and universities will not process an application without one. The 2 national tests are the ACT (American College Test) and the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), and almost all 4-year colleges and universities in the nation accept either ACT or SAT scores equally.

Because research indicates that many students perform quite differently on the ACT and SAT I, it may benefit you to take both tests. The option is yours! Take 1 or both since colleges typically use the higher of the 2 scores for admission, scholarship, and athletic eligibility.
Online Registration is available (payment with Credit Card) for:
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
The SAT is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Santa Monica High School Code: 053320.

 ACT

FAQ - http://www.actstudent.org/faq/signup.html

DATE

TIME

TEST
September 12, 2009 8:00 AM ACT Testing
Deadline: August 7, 2009 - Late Registration: August 8-21
October 10, 2009 8:00 AM SAT & Subject Tests
Deadline: September 9
October 17, 2009
PSAT Test
October 24, 2009 8:00 AM ACT Testing
Deadline: September 18 - Late Registration: Sept. 19-Oct. 2
November 7, 2009 8:00 AM SAT & Subject Tests
Deadline: October 1
December 5, 2009 8:00 AM SAT & Subject Tests
Deadline: October 30
December 12, 2009 8:00 AM ACT Testing
Deadline: November 6 - Late Registration: November 7-20
January 23, 2010 8:00 AM SAT & Subject Tests
Deadline: December 15
February 6, 2010 8:00 AM ACT Testing
Deadline: January 5 - Late Registration: January 6-15
March 13, 2010 8:00 AM SAT only
Deadline: February 4
April 10, 2010 8:00 AM ACT Testing
Deadline: March 5 - Late Registration: March 6-19
May 1, 2010 8:00 AM SAT & Subject Tests
Deadline: March 25
June 5, 2010 8:00 AM SAT & Subject Tests
Deadline: April 29
June 12, 2010 8:00 AM ACT Testing
Deadline: May 7 - Late Registration: May 8-21


How to Prepare for the SAT
  • Visit SAT Preparation Center at collegeboard.com
  • See examples of the new question types
  • Try the updated SAT Question of the Day
  • Get extensive practice with The Official SAT Online Course
  • Order books like The Official SAT AStudent Guide: For the New SAT at the collegeboard.com site
  • Practice for SAT Subject Tests
  • The PSAT gives you feedback on your academic skills to help you get ready for college -- You'll get a great preview of the SAT
  • Take AP Exams, and you can receive credit or placement at most colleges
  • Order APCD CD-ROMs at the collegeboard.com store
  • Take challenging courses
  • Get involved in extracurricular activities, internships, and volunteer work
  • Sign up for collegeboard.com's email newsletter for reminders and tips
  • Get your Action Plan at collegeboard.com