Subject Tests June 4, 2011
SAT & Subject Tests
May 10, 2011
May 20, 2011 for paper registrations May 23, 2011 for online and phone registrations only
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/register ACT and SAT Test Information Most college-bound students know that a necessary component of an admission application is a college entrance examination score; a university cannot process an application without one. Most students also know that there are two exams-the ACT and the SAT--and that almost all U.S. colleges accept both. The average student may not, however, know a great deal about the two tests and how they differ and, therefore, may be unsure about which test would be best for them to take--based upon their abilities, experience and needs. The option is the student's, as colleges use the results from either in the same ways-for admission, talent identification and academic advising. Counselors, teachers and parents are a good resource in helping students choose the test that will best demonstrate achievement. Either way, students should remember that entrance exam scores are only one piece of information a college considers. Class rank, grade point average, school/community activities and work experience (if applicable) will also be factored in. ACT The Enhanced American College Testing Program (ACT) is administered annually to approximately one million college-bound students. Designed to assess each student's general educational development and ability to complete college level work, the main use of the ACT is for college admission and scholarship purposes. All Oklahoma colleges accept the ACT. The ACT test is administered at Union High School. Registration forms are available in the College and Career Center and students must register at least one month in advance by completing the form and mailing by the registration deadline. There is a charge for taking the test. The ACT consists of curriculum-based subject tests in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. In addition to the collection of demographic information, students are offered assistance with educational and career planning based upon the results of the ACT Interest Inventory--which