Testing

TESTING

Standardized testing receives a lot of attention in the college application process. Good scores can open many doors. However, students should keep in mind that test scores are one piece of the admission process.

When it comes to testing there is a “rule of three”. Students should consider taking an SAT and an ACT. Then retake the test they scored higher on. If a student does not test well, this can be explained to a college. The explanation has more meaning if the student has tested more than once. Colleges will use a student’s highest score in the admission process. Students should keep in mind that colleges are looking for reasons to admit, not reasons to deny admission.

Listed below are the 2011 – 12 SAT and ACT test dates. On-line registration is highly recommended. The College Board and ACT do not provide paper copies to the guidance office.

ACT

Test Date Regular Deadline Late Fee Required

September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 August 13–26, 2011

October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17–30, 2011

December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 5-18, 2011

April14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10-23, 2012

June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5-18, 2012

SAT

Test Date Regular Deadline Late Fee Required

October 1, 2011 September 9, 2011 September 21, 2011

November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011 October 21, 2011

December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011

January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012* February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012

June2, 2012 May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

*SAT only – no subject tests given