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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 2017-2018: $46.00 (no writing) and $62.50 (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 schools 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.

2017-2018 ACT Test Dates

Test Date

Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

September 9, 2017

August 4, 2017

August 5-18, 2017

October 28, 2017

September 22, 2017

September 23-October 6, 2017

***December 9, 2017

November 3, 2017

November 4-17, 2017

February 10, 2018

January 12, 2018

January 13-19, 2018

***April 14, 2018

March 9, 2018

March 10-23, 2018

***June 9, 2018

May 4, 2018

May 5-18, 2018

July 14, 2018

June 15, 2018

June 16-22, 2018

***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.

2017-2018 SAT Test Dates

SAT Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration by Mail	Late Registration by Phone/Online	Deadline for Changes
Aug. 26	July 28	Aug. 8	Aug. 15	Aug. 15
Oct. 7	Sept. 8	Sept. 19	Sept. 27	Sept. 27
Nov. 4	Oct. 5	Oct. 17	Oct. 25	Oct. 25
Dec. 2	Nov. 2	Nov. 14	Nov. 21	Nov. 21
Mar. 10	Feb. 9	Feb. 20	Feb. 28	Feb. 28
May 5	Apr. 6	Apr. 17	Apr. 25	Apr. 25
Jun. 2	May 3	May 15	May 23	May 23

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

***SAT introduced the newly designed test beginning March 2016. Please visit their website to learn more about the changes and what to expect on the newly designed test.

Test-Prep Information/Opportunities:

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

April 2, 2018 and April 12, 2018 from 6:30pm-9:00pm (AHS—This is a 2 session class.)

Online registration—Cost is $65 (The form shows April 2 and April 9, but the actual dates are the 2^nd and 12^th. The date was changed after the form was created.)

Paper registration—Cost is $55

Seminar Test-Prep 2017-2018 (Sign up in the front office when advertised in the announcements.)

Semester One dates: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17

Semester Two dates: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2

Online Test-Prep Links

PSAT information and practice test

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

Khan Academy (PSAT/SAT)

Method Test Prep (ACT/SAT)

number2.com (ACS/SAT)