ACT/PSAT/SAT Information

ACT

·  Students should take twice--- once their Junior year (Spring) and once their Senior year (fall) (57% do better on their second test)

·  Available in two versions: No Writing ($35) and Plus Writing ($50.50)

o  Go to www.actstudent.org and click on “The Writing Test: Do I need to take it?” to find out if a college requires the writing portion (for example, Wright State does not require the writing portion).

·  Scores of 22 (Math), 21 (Reading), and 18 (Writing) will test a student out of having to take Sinclair’s Accuplacer.

·  Free test prep app for IPhone: “ACT Student”

o  Other apps for IPhone and Android are also available (such as ACT for Dummies) (some charge may apply)

·  Practice with the ACT Question of the Day at www.actstudent.org

·  Fee waivers are available for students on free and reduced lunch (students should see their counselors). These students also get waivers for college application fees.

·  Find registration links, practice questions, test tips and more on Fairmont’s webpage under “Testing” (also look for the showcase in West Unit)

Test Date / Register by
October 27 / September 21
December 8 / November 2
February 9 / January 11
April 13 / March 8
June 8 / May 3

PSAT

·  Should be taken by all college-prep Juniors and advanced sophomores and freshmen as practice for future high-stakes testing.

·  Will be given at Fairmont on Wednesday morning, October 17th.

·  Scores on this test allow students to become National Merit Scholars, and students receive detailed score reports that assist in preparation for future testing.

·  Registration will take place September 20th – September 26th in the treasurer’s office.

·  The cost is $18 (cash or check made payable to Kettering City Schools)

·  A limited number of fee waivers are available for those on free and reduced lunch (first come, first served).

SAT

·  Students should take twice--- once their Junior year (Spring) and once their Senior year (fall)

·  $50 (includes a mandatory Writing portion)

·  Free test prep apps for IPhone: “The Official SAT Question of the Day”, “Ace the SAT”, and “SAT Flashcards”

·  Sign up for daily SAT question emails at http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

·  Fee waivers are available for students on free and reduced lunch (students should see their counselors). These students also get waivers for college application fees.

·  Register, find practice questions, test tips and more on Fairmont’s webpage under “Testing” (also look for the showcase in the West Unit lobby).

Test Date / Register by
October 6 / September 7
November 3 / October 4
December 1 / November 1
January 26 / December 28
March 9 / February 8
May 4 / April 5
June 1 / May 2