ACT/SAT Dates
2008-2009 ACT dates
For detailed information about the ACT visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org
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Test Date |
Registration Date |
Late Registration Date |
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(Regular Fee) |
(Additional Fee) |
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Sept. 13, 2008 |
Aug. 12, 2008 |
Aug. 22, 2008 |
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Oct. 25, 2008 |
Sept. 19, 2008 |
Oct. 3, 2008 |
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Dec. 13 2008 |
Nov. 7, 2008 |
Nov. 20, 2008 |
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Feb. 7, 2009 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
Jan. 16, 2009 |
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April 4, 2009 |
Feb, 27, 2009 |
March 13, 2009 |
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June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 22, 2009 |
All Juniors will take the ACT as part of the Prairie State Achievement Exam during the school day held in April. Students do not need to register for that test date through ACT. Students will complete the registration while in school.
2008-2009 SAT Dates
For detailed information about the SAT visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.com
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Test Date |
Registration Date |
Late Registration Date |
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(Regular Fee0 |
(Additional Fee) |
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Oct. 4, 2008 |
Sept. 9, 2008 |
Sept. 16, 2008 |
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Nov. 1, 2008 |
Sept. 26, 2008 |
Oct. 10, 2008 |
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Dec. 6, 2008 |
Nov. 5, 2008 |
Nov. 18, 2008 |
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Jan. 24, 2009 |
Dec. 26, 2009 |
Jan. 6, 2009 |
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March 14, 2009 |
Feb. 10, 2009 |
Feb. 24, 2009 |
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May 2, 2009 |
March 31, 2009 |
April 9, 2009 |
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June 6, 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
See your counselor to discuss re-taking the ACT or why taking the SAT
What students can do to maximize their performance on standardized tests:
- Get a good night of sleep the evening before the test.
- Eat a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Most testing centers forbid any food and drink in the room and only provide one ten-minute break.
- Relax. Remember the ACT and SAT can always be retaken. Colleges understand that many students take these exams two or three times.
- Read all instructions carefully before the test begins. Don't waste test time reading them at a later time.
- Pace yourself. Most people have enough time to answer all of the questions. Answer the "easy" questions first and then go back and answer the more difficult ones.
- There is a difference between guessing on the ACT and the SAT: For the ACT, your scores are based on the number of correct questions you have, so it is to your advantage to answer every question. For the SAT, you don't have to answer each question correctly to receive a good score. If you have no idea of an answer, perhaps you should not answer the question and move on. On the other hand, if you can eliminate an answer or two, your chances of being correct just increased, and you may wish to answer the question.
- If you make a mistake, erase completely. Extra marks on your answer sheet will most likely affect your scores.
- Review your work if you finish early to see if you missed any questions or double marked an answer.
- The SAT AND ACT TESTS have penalties if you work on a different section, either a past test or a future one, so don't do it. Your scores will be voided and you won't get your money back.
