ACT and SAT Test Information

ACT and SAT Test Information

  •  These standardized tests are used for college admissions in the United
  • One test is not better than the other, it is based on the student’s
  • Some vocational-technical schools may require ACT/SAT test for
  • Students need to research the school(s) they want to attend to: identify if the ACT/SAT is required for admission, what scores are desired, and if the student is required to take the essay portion of the

 

Waivers

  • The ACT and SAT tests both cost money. In order to receive a waiver that allows a student to take either test for free, here are the eligibility requirements:
    • The annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (student officially qualifies receives free/reduced lunch).
    • The student is enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g. Federal TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
    • The family of the student receives public assistance (TANF or SNAP, any other public assistance).
    • The student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home or is homeless.
    • The student is a ward of the state or an
  • A student may receive up to 2 SAT and 2 ACT
  • If you feel that you qualify for a waiver application, see/email Ms. Bazunu at the KHS campus or Ms. Sprouse at the CFAA campus. The form must be signed and returned to Ms. Bazunu/Ms. Sprouse in order to receive the

 

ACT Test Dates

Register at: www.actstudent.org

 

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) Complete Score Release
September 8, 2018 August 10, 2018 August 11-26, 2018 September 18, 2018-November 2, 2018
October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 29-October 14, 2018 November 13, 2018-January 1, 2019
December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 3-19, 2018 December 18, 2018-February 1, 2019
February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-18, 2019 February 20, 2019-April 5, 2019
April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019 April 23, 2019-June 7, 2019
June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019 June 18, 2019-August 2, 2019
July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019 July 23, 2019-August 26, 2019

ACT $46.00, ACT w/ Writing $62.50, Late Fees $29.50, Check website for Subject Tests dates & costs.

 

Online ACT Tutoring

  • ACT Academy (Free Online Learning Program) @ https://academy.act.org/
  • ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live (Search Google). This is a paid subscription service but it is free for those who receive the waiver.

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SAT Test Dates

Register at: www.collegeboard.org

 

SAT Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 15, 2018
October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018
November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018
December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018
March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019
May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019
June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019

SAT $47.50, SAT w/ Essay $64.50 Late Fees $29.00, Check website for Subject Tests dates & costs.

 

Score Release Dates: Most SAT scores are released about two weeks after test day. June scores take longer, up to six weeks.

 

Online SAT Tutoring

  • Get free practice and personalized tutoring for the SAT with Khan Academy @ khanacademy.org

 

 

All tests offered at KHS will be in the Freshman Academy.