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.
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ACT Test Dates
| Test Date |
Regular Registration Postmark Deadline regular fee) |
Late Registration Postmark Deadline (additional fee required) |
| Sep 11 2010 |
Aug 06 2010 |
Aug 20 2010 |
| Oct 23 2010 |
Sep 17 2010 |
Oct 01 2010 |
| Dec 11 2010 |
Nov 05 2010 |
Nov 19 2010 |
| Feb 12 2011 |
Jan 07 2011 |
Jan 21 2011 |
| Apr 09 2011 |
Mar 04 2011 |
Mar 18 2011 |
| Jun 11 2011 |
May 06 2011 |
May 20 2011 |
ACT Fees
| 2010-2011 ACT Fees |
| Assessment |
Plus Writing |
Late |
Standby |
| $33 |
$48 |
+$21 |
+$41 |
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ACT Test Prep
For test prep, go to www.act.org.
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EXPLORE Assessment
EXPLORE is a pre-ACT assessment, administered to 8th and 9th graders in October. EXPLORE provides valuable information on strengths, weaknesses, and career exploration. The test is administered at Trinity.
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PLAN Assessment
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 09 2010 |
Sep 10 2010 |
Sep 24 2010 |
| Nov 06 2010 |
Oct 08 2010 |
Oct 22 2010 |
| Dec 04 2010 |
Nov 05 2010 |
Nov 19 2010 |
| Jan 22 2011 |
Dec 23 2010 |
Jan 07 2011 |
| May 07 2011 |
Apr 08 2011 |
Apr 22 2011 |
| Jun 04 2011 |
May 06 2011 |
May 20 2011 |
| Saturday Administrations- SAT Only |
| Test Date |
Regular Registration Postmark Deadline |
Late Registration Postmark Deadline |
| Mar 12 2011 |
Feb 11 2011 |
Feb 25 2011 |
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SAT Fees
| 2010-2011 SAT Test Fees |
| SAT Reasoning Test (Includes Writing) |
$47 |
| Subject Tests-Basic registration fee |
$21 |
| Subject Tests - Language Test with Listening |
Add $21 |
| All other subject tests |
Add $10 each |
| Late registration |
Add $24 |
| Standby testing |
Add $41 |
| Test center, date, or test change |
Add $24 |
| Scores by web |
Free |
| Scores by phone |
$13 per call |
| 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 |
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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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