Tests


ACT

2019-20 Test Dates
Test Dates
Registration
September 21, 2019
August 23, 2019
October 26, 2019
September 27, 2019
December 14, 2019
November 8, 2019
February 8, 2020
January 10, 2020
April 12, 2020
March 7, 2020
June 14, 2020
May 9, 2020


·          Register on their web site www.act.org. Be sure to sign up for the writing part of the test. ACT Online Prep, the real ACT Prep Guide, and sample test booklets are available at www.actstudent.org. Our school code is 142-665

·          ACT has a site with information here on testing dates, fees, tips, etc. You can register online. The ACT test is the college entrance exam preferred by most colleges and universities in the Midwest. Students normally take the ACT between April of the junior year and October of the senior year. If already took the ACT but you need your score sent to a school/agency you did not list when you originally took your ACT, you need to fill out an Additional Score Report form. Writing is now an optional component on the ACT. There is an added charge for taking the ACT Writing Assessment. Many colleges recommend the Writing test, and a few require it. Unsure about the school you're considering? Check with that particular college's admissions office for the most accurate info, or check the ACT Writing Assessment page for a list of colleges. Heritage High School's ACT code is 142-665.

·          Jamaica High School runs an ACT Prep Program for juniors prior to PSAE testing in April.

·          The College Board site is a great source of information on the PSAT, the SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams, in addition to other services such as those related to financial aid that are offered by the College Board. Online SAT registration is an option. Many private colleges and universities and those outside the Midwest prefer the SAT. Students normally take the SAT in the between spring of the junior year and fall of the senior year. HeritageHigh School's code is 142-665.

·          This is a web site that you can go to that will give you practice questions. http://www.actexampracticetests.com.


SAT

2013-2014 Test Dates
Test Dates
Registration
October 5, 2019
September 6, 2019
November 2, 2019
October 3, 2019
December 7, 2019
November 2, 2019
January 25, 2020
December 7, 2019
March 8, 2020
March 14. 2020
May 3, 2020
May 2, 2020
June7, 2020
June 6, 2020


·          If you do not get your registration in on time and you want to try to take the test on a particular date, you can go on standby. To see the procedure for standby and to register online, go to www.collegeboard.com. You can visit the SAT Preparation Center at www.collegeboard.com/srp for practice. Our school code is 142-665.

·          There are preparation classes available. Parkland will offer one: Jamaica High School offers one in the spring. A private company is Better Test Scores: their web site is www.bettertestscores.net. ACT and ACT also offer online prep classes.

·          ACT Test Prep (www.bettertestscores.net). This is a run by Jason Franklin, a well-known expert in the field of ACT test prep. Classes begin in August, September, October, and November

·          Compare ACT and SAT scores using the College Board (SAT) concordance table. Be aware that all colleges do not use this chart. Some (including our University of Illinois) have established their own conversion tables based on institutional research. However, this is the best widely used table available. When students have taken both ACT and SAT, colleges generally use whichever score is higher, giving the student the benefit.


PSAT

·          Each student who takes the PSAT will have access to My College Quick Start free of charge? My College Quick Start is an easy-to-use, online, personalized college and career planning kit comprised of four main sections. My Online Score Report: An enhanced score report that allows students to review. Each test question, the student's answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations. My SAT Study Plan™: A customized SAT® study plan based on student PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice. My College Matches: A starter list of colleges based on the student's state and indicated choice of major. My Major and Career Matches: Major and career matches that are compatible with the student's general interests and personality type. My College Quick Start is available for test-takers. Student access codes will be found on their paper score report. Students will have access to My College Quick Start throughout their high school careers. To login: Go to http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/quickstart.html On the left side of the page, under My Organizer, enter the username and password with one of the following accounts:

·          To view test questions and answers from 2019, enter the following username and password where indicated:


·          User name: istudentpn Password: mcqs987

·          Near the top of the page, click on the My Tests tab

·          In the section My PSAT/NMSQT, under Status, click on the "My College Quick’

·          Start" link

·          Note: In early December, the demo accounts will reflect 2010 test questions,

·          Answer explanations and new features. More details will be sent soon.


ASVAB


·          The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is given without monetary cost for students interested in exploring the military as a post high school option. This test will be given September18 at Heritage, while others take it at a site arranged by a military recruiter. This site provides a good deal of information about the test and a few sample questions. Once scores are back, you may want to explore the Military Career Guide for information on specific jobs within the military.


TEST PREP

·          ACT offers test taking strategies and sample test questions on their official site. If this is the only preparation you do before taking the ACT, at least read the tips here and be a little more familiar with the test!

·          Prepare for the SAT (SAT I and SAT II: Subject Tests) with free or low-cost study materials from The College Board's SAT Learning Center. Choose from an Online SAT Sampler, take a mini-SAT to analyze your strengths and weaknesses and get a predicted SAT score.


·          Number 2.com is "the Internet's first source for absolutely free test prep." Covering SAT I and ACT material and vocabulary, the site gives background on what the tests really test, what they're comprised of, and how to best prepare for the different question types. A "coaching system" allows a parent to link to the student's account to get updates on their progress. Everything on the site is FREE!