Testing: School Code 431740
Students should have, at minumum, one score for each test. All seniors should have taken both the SAT and the ACT at least once before the opening of their senior year. It is strongly advised that the tests be taken again in the early fall. Whenever possible the December testing dates should be reserved for unforeseen circumstances. Students should have, at minimum, one score for each test. Statistics show that scores ACT typically improve with the second testing. Admission offices use the higher scores.
ACT/SAT: DIFFERENCES
The ACT and the SAT Reasoning Test have certain differences. The ACT tests what a student knows and has four sections: English, Math, Reading and Science. These four sections are averaged together to get a Composite Score ranging from 1-36. The writing section of the ACT is optional but may be required by some colleges. It is not included in the Composite Score.
The SAT Reasoning Test is an aptitude test. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are more significant with this test. The SAT has three sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Each section is scored on a 200-800 scale. The cumulative score is obtained by adding the scores for the verbal and math sections only.
SAT II SUBJECT TESTS
SAT subject tests are not required by all schools. However, if a student feels confident in a subject field, she should take that subject test as soon as she has completed the course. Students must be responsible for individual school's requirements in this area. It is a wise idea to go ahead and take the subject tests you are comfortable in rather than to miss an opportunity later.
Subject tests are given in English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Languages. These tests should be taken as soon as the student has completed the course. The suggested sequence is:
- English (Literature) after completing English 3
- Mathematics 1 after completing Algebra 2
- Mathematics 2 after completing Pre Calculus
- Biology after completing AP Biology
- Chemistry or Physics after completing Chemistry 2 or Physics 2
- U.S. History after completing AP U.S. History
- World Lauguages (French, German, Latin, Spanish) after completing Level III or IV.
For information visit: SAT Subject Tests
SAT Test Dates and Deadlines
Calendar and Fees:
Online SAT Registration
Test Dates |
Test
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U.S. Registration Deadlines |
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Regular
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Late
(a fee applies) |
| October 4, 2008 |
SAT & Subject Tests
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Sept. 9, 2008 |
Sept, 16, 2008 |
| Nov. 1, 2008 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Sept. 26, 2008 |
Oct. 10, 2008 |
| Dec. 6, 2008 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Nov. 5, 2008 |
Nov. 18, 2008 |
| Jan. 24, 2009 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
Dec. 26, 2008 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
| March 14, 2009 |
SAT only |
Feb. 10, 2009 |
Feb. 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
March 31, 2009 |
April 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
May 5, 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
OnLine ACT Registration
| Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late Fee Required) |
| Oct. 25, 2008 |
Sept. 19, 2008 |
Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2008 |
| Dec. 13, 2008 |
Nov. 7, 2008 |
Nov.8-20, 2008 |
| Feb. 7, 2009 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
Jan. 7-16, 2009 |
| Apr. 4, 2009 |
Feb. 27, 2009 |
Feb.28-March 13, 2009 |
| June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 9-22, 2009 |
- The September 13, 2008 test date is available only in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia.
Preparation for the ACT / SAT
Sign up for practice test at www.princetonreview.com/events, or call our local office at 615.329.2900 to discuss free testing or test preparation options. The Princeton Review of Nashville is located at 2317 Elliston Place.
Lauren Wade, Director of Outreach
The Princeton Review of Nashville
laurenw@review.com
SAT Preparation Class for the SAT
Preparation classes for students preparing for the SAT will be taught by Mary Lee Bunch, Education Consultant.
The sessions cover reading skills, including sentence completions, reading comprehension/critical reading/word definitions in context, mathematical skills, including algebra, geometry, percents, ratios, and problem solving, and writing skills, including identifying sentence errors, improving sentences and paragraphs, and essay writing. Special emphasis will be placed on timing and test taking skills as they apply to the SAT.
For further information, regarding the class, contact:
Mary Lee Bunch & Associates
7113 Peach Ct., Suite 111
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-377-6370
www.maryleebunch.com
Tutoring Unlimited
Tutoring Unlimited is a goal-oriented, in-home tutoring service. Our motto--HIGHER GRADES COME TO YOU--defines us. Our approach is systematic. We'll work with the student and parent to set a GOAL and implement a STRATEGY to achieve that goal. Our primary objective is helping your child's grades improve. A professional staff of tutors travel to the student providing one-on-one tutoring and other educational services.
Tutoring Unlimited provides K-12 tutoring in Math, Science, English, Foreign Language (Spanish and Latin), History, and especially the ACT/SAT.
Contact:
Tutoring Unlimited
615-525-1266
www.tutoringunlimited.com
