Re: SAT/PSAT/ACT When to test? Who tests?

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On 10/04/09, Tracey Stracener wrote:
> On 8/29/09, Miss_Texas wrote:
>> I've taken my first ever counseling job out of the
>> classroom. I'm an all level counselor for a tiny 1-A
> district.
>> I am not clear on who takes the above mentioned tests and
> when.
>> Please help!
>> J
>
> Sophomores and Juniors should take the PSAT in the fall.
> Juniors take the PSAT in order to qualify for the National
> Merit Scholarship. Juniors should take the SAT at the end of
> their junior year once or twice and then in the fall of their
> senior year. Colleges take the best scores so taking it more
> than once or twice is helpful. The ACT is only taken once in
> their senior year and since it covers social studies and
> science it may be a better bet for kids who are really strong
> in those areas. Registering for SAT is done on
> Collegeboard.com. It's very confusing but it will soon
> become second nature. Good luck. Tracey

Students can take the ACT in the spring of their junior year as
well as the SAT. I strongly recommend that students sit for both
exam. Colleges will accept either test for admission, so this
gives the student multiple opportunities to look good for the
admissions process. Students can register to take both tests,
download practice tests, and send scores to colleges online.

Good luck with the new counseling position!
 

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