REGISTER FOR THE SAT & ACT JUNIOR REGISTRATION DRIVE.

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REGISTER FOR THE SAT & ACT JUNIOR REGISTRATION DRIVE

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE TWO TESTS AND WHICH SHOULD I TAKE? SAT -The SAT is offered seven times a year. -According to the College Board website: The SAT assesses how well students: analyze and solve problems— skills learned in school that are needed in college. The test also provides an independent measure of a student’s college readiness standardized across all students, schools, and communities, providing a common and objective scale for comparison ACT -The ACT is offered six times per year a year. -According to the ACT website: “It assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.” -The multiple choice test covers critical reading, math, and writing. -Subject tests are also available. -The multiple-choice test covers English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. -The optional Writing Test measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

CONCLUSION? Take both, or take practice tests for each to determine what you feel you’ll do better on. Resources for practice: SAT (free) ACT&SAT (free) ACT&SAT (free) ACT&SAT (free) Prep books in the media center & CCC (free) Success Prep courses at Grady (~$389)

WHAT WEBSITES DO I VISIT TO REGISTER? SATACT $51 - SAT Subject Tests are $24.50 $ The writing section is an additional $16, for a total of $ Fee waivers available if you receive free or reduced lunch $Costs$

WHAT WILL I NEED TO REGISTER FOR MY TESTS? Pay/use fee waiver Provide an acceptable photo Choose a testing site! Know your school code: Create a student account

TO SAVE TIME, SKIP WHAT’S OPTIONAL!

TAKE YOUR TESTS!!! Tips for preparing for a successful test day -SAT -ACT Best