Remember to register by August 6th to take the ACT on September 11th. Late registration is also available through August 20th. You can sign up online at www.actstudent.org.
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Register for the September 11th ACT by August 6th
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Results are available for the June 12th ACT
Monday, June 28th, 2010Results from the June 12th ACT are now available online at www.actstudent.org.
Register for the June 12th ACT by May 7th
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Remember to register by May 7th to take the ACT on June 12th. Late registration is also available through May 21st. You can sign up online at www.actstudent.org.
Results are available for the April 10th ACT
Monday, April 26th, 2010Results from the April 10th ACT are now available online at www.actstudent.org.
Is the ACT or SAT better for you?
Monday, April 5th, 2010Columnist for the Charlotte Observer Lee Bierer gives tips on which test to take and test strategies for both.
“SAT fits student who …
- Did well on the PSAT with little or no prep work.
- Is a strong reader with a good vocabulary.
- Has good recall for historical or literature examples for the essay.
- Possesses strong deductive reasoning and is test-savvy.
- Is focused and good at puzzles.
- Has ear for languages; easily identifies sentence errors.
- Is a bright underachiever.
“ACT fits student who …
- Did well on the PLAN (the PSAT for the ACT).
- Earned a PSAT score that is inconsistent with grades and effort.
- Reads fast but is not so strong in vocabulary.
- Knows grammar and punctuation.
- Performs well academically but is likely to experience test anxiety.
- Is a “book-smart overachiever” but not the best test-taker.
- Is great at writing argumentative essays about everyday issues.
- Works quickly – more questions and less time, but less reasoning required.”
Results are available for the February 6th ACT
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Results from the February 6th ACT are now available online at www.actstudent.org.
Register for February 6th ACT by January 5th
Thursday, December 31st, 2009Remember to register by January 5th to take the ACT on February 6th. Late registration is also available through January 15th. You can sign up online at www.actstudent.org.
Results are available for the December 12th ACT
Monday, December 28th, 2009Results from the December 12th ACT are now available online at actstudent.org.
SAT scores steady for Class of ‘09
Monday, December 21st, 2009Writer for the New York Times Sam Dillon reports that the SAT scores for the Class of ‘09 held steady.
“Average SAT scores in reading and writing declined by one point this year, while math scores held steady, according to a report on the high school class of 2009 released Tuesday by the College Board.
“Average scores on the ACT, the other major standardized test used for college admissions, were also flat, according to data released last week.
“Average scores on the three sections of the SAT were 501 in critical reading, 493 in writing, and 515 in mathematics. Scores for each section of the test range from 200 to 800.
“Average scores last year, for the high school class of 2008, were 502 in reading, 494 in writing, and 515 in math.”
2009-2010 ACT test dates
Monday, June 29th, 2009ACTstudent.org has now posted the 2009-2010 test and registration dates. Registration for these dates opens in mid-July:
- September 12, 2009 (Regular registration deadline August 7) - US only
- October 24, 2009 (Regular registration deadline September 18)
- December 12, 2009 (Regular registration deadline November 6)
- February 6, 2010 (Regular registration deadline January 5)
- April 10, 2010 (Regular registration deadline March 5)
- June 12, 2010 (Regular registration deadline May 7)