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College Planning: Standardized Testing

ACT/SAT – Trinity’s School Code

The school code for both the ACT and the SAT is 173182.

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ACT Test

Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the ACT once or twice second semester of the junior year and again in the fall of the senior year. In most cases, scores improve after the second or third time. All Trinity juniors take a practice ACT test in October at Trinity.

The ACT is entirely multiple choice, covering four academic subject areas: English, math (through Algebra II; there are a few trigonometry questions), reading, and science. The highest possible score is a 36.

At the present time, most colleges are not requiring the ACT writing test. A list of schools requiring the writing section can be found at www.act.org.

Students can take the ACT test at Trinity. When registering for the ACT, be sure to specify Trinity Academy as your testing location.

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ACT Test Dates

Test Date Regular Registration Postmark Deadline regular fee) Late Registration Postmark Deadline (additional fee required)
Sep 10 2011 Aug 12 2011 Aug 26 2011
Oct 22 2011 Sep 16 2011 Sep 30 2011
Dec 10 2011 Nov 04 2011 Nov 18 2011
Feb 11 2012 Jan 13 2012 Jan 20 2012
Apr 14 2012 Mar 09 2012 Mar 23 2012
Jun 09 2012 May 04 2012 May 18 2012

ACT Fees

2011-2012 ACT Fees
Assessment Plus Writing Late Standby
$34 $49.50 +$21 +$42

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ACT Test Prep

For test prep, go to www.act.org.

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PLAN Assessment

All freshmen and sophomores take ACT’s comprehensive assessment test, PLAN. PLAN includes four test areas: English, math, reading and science, and an interest inventory. This test helps students assess their strengths and weaknesses and provides a range of predicted ACT scores.

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PSAT

All students take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) their freshman, sophomore, and junior year in October. The PSAT contains three sections: critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills. The PSAT is a good practice test for the SAT. High-scoring juniors may be recognized as National Merit Scholars. The test is administered at Trinity.

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SAT I

Juniors should take the SAT once or twice second semester of the junior year and again in the fall of the senior year. In most cases, scores improve after the second or third time. The SAT I is a reasoning test that consists of three sections: critical reading (short and long reading passages and sentence completion questions), math (through Algebra II), and a writing section (an essay requiring students to take a position on an issue and use examples to support the position). Each section is worth 800 points (the highest possible score is 2400).

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SAT II Subject Tests

Some schools require SAT II subject tests. If so, take the tests as soon as you complete your study in that subject area. Subject tests are one-hour tests offered on the same days as the SAT. You may take up to three tests on one day. You cannot take the SAT I and a subject test on the same day. Visit www.collegeboard.com to see which schools require subject tests.

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SAT Test Dates

Saturday Administrations- SAT and Subject Tests
Test Date Regular Registration Postmark Deadline Late Registration Postmark Deadline
Oct 01 2011 Sep 09 2011 Sep 21 2011
Nov 05 2011 Oct 07 2011 Oct 21 2011
Dec 03 2011 Nov 08 2011 Nov 20 2011
Jan 28 2012 Dec 30 2011 Jan 13 2012
May 05 2012 Apr 06 2012 Apr 20 2012
Jun 02 2012 May 08 2012 May 22 2012
Saturday Administrations- SAT Only
Test Date Regular Registration Postmark Deadline Late Registration Postmark Deadline
Mar 10 2012 Feb 10 2012 Feb 24 2012

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SAT Fees

2011-2012 SAT Test Fees
SAT Reasoning Test (Includes Writing) $49
Subject Tests - Language Test with Listening Add $22
Subject Tests-Basic registration fee $22
All other subject tests Add $11 each
Late registration $75
Scores by web Free
Test center, date, or test change Add $25
Standby testing Add $43
Extra score report to a college or scholarship program (in addition to four score reports included at no charge on the Registration or Correction Form) $10.50
Scores by phone $15 per call

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SAT Registration/Preparation

http://www.collegeboard.com

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Online Standardized Practice Tests

http://www.4tests.com/exams/exams.asp?cid=2

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