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ACT/SAT

The best preparation...is having a good solid foundation in school and working your hardest in class.

Our school CEEB code for applications/testing information is

170-089

ACT Website (registration, test prep, and other information)

Fees for 2018-2019: $50.50 (no writing) and $67.00 (with writing)—Fee waivers are available to those who qualify. Please see your counselor for a fee waiver form.

Do I need the ACT w/Writing? Some colleges require the writing portion of the ACT. Make sure you do your research to know if your potential school(s) require the writing portion for admission. Kansas colleges do not require the writing portion for admission.

Click here for a handout with general ACT information and FAQ’s.

2018-2019 ACT Test Dates

Test Date

Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

September 8, 2018

August 10, 2018

August 11-26, 2018

October 27, 2018

September 28, 2018

September 29-October 14, 2018

***December 8, 2018

November 2, 2018

November 3-19, 2018

February 9, 2019

January 11, 2019

January 12-18, 2019

***April 13, 2019

March 8, 2019

March 9-25, 2019

***June 8, 2019

May 3, 2019

May 4-20, 2019

July 13, 2019

June 14, 2019

June 15-24, 2019

***There is a Test Information Release Service (TIR) available to purchase for the December, April, and June test dates. The cost is $20 and students will receive a copy of the test booklet, a list of your answers, and the answer key. This is a great tool to use to help study for future tests because you are able to review the actual test questions from the test. You are able to purchase this when you are registering for the test on the ACT website.

2018-2019 SAT Test Dates

SAT Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration by Mail	Late Registration by Phone/Online	Deadline for Changes
Aug. 25	July 27	Aug. 7	Aug. 15	Aug. 15
Oct. 6	Sept. 7	Sept. 18	Sept. 26	Sept. 26
Nov. 3	Oct. 5	Oct. 16	Oct. 24	Oct. 24
Dec. 1	Nov. 2	Nov. 13	Nov. 20	Nov. 20
Mar. 9	Feb. 8	Feb. 19	Feb. 27	Feb. 27
May 4	Apr. 5	Apr. 16	Apr. 24	Apr. 24
June 1	May 3	May 14	May 22	May 22

*Please visit CollegeBoard to see more detailed information and when specific subject tests are offered.

Test-Prep Information/Opportunities:

PowerPrep ACT Prep—Students may register for any of the sessions offered (ACHS or AHS)

October 11, 2018 at ACHS—5:50pm-9:50pm Online Registration ($55) Paper Registration ($45)

December 5, 2018 at AHS—5:50pm-9:50pm Online Registration ($55) Paper Registration ($50)

January 23, 2019 at ACHS—5:50pm-9:55pm Online Registration ($55) Paper Registration ($45)

April 10, 2019 at AHS—5:45pm-9:55pm Online Registration ($55)

Seminar Test-Prep 2018-2019 (Sign up in the front office when advertised in the announcements.)

Semester One dates: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16

Semester Two dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, and 2/8

Wichita State University ACT Prep Workshops: Click HERE to learn more.

Online Test-Prep Links

ACT Academy (free)

ACT Prep from act.org (free and fee based programs)

Students who are eligible for fee waivers can also receive ACT Online Prep for free.

SAT Prep from collegeboard.org

PSAT information and practice test

Khan Academy (PSAT/SAT)

http://www.prepfactory.com/

http://www.testprepreview.com/

http://www.brightstorm.com/

http://www.domesatreview.com/

http://www.acttestquestions.com/