ACT & SAT EXAMS
There are two college admissions tests that students may take - ACT or SAT. Often times we are asked which test is better for a student to take. In the past the majority of LHS students choose to take the ACT test because the test is given at LHS on the October and April (this year all seniors will take the exam here at LHS on October 6th and Juniors will take the ACT in the Spring) test dates which is more convenient. Since the tests are given on Saturday mornings (with the exception of the junior test date of March 24, 2020), it is important that students active in extracurricular activities plan ahead so the test does not interfere with other events.
Since 2005, both the ACT and SAT added Writing Exams. Student will have the option of taking the basic ACT Assessment or the ACT Assessment Plus Writing. The writing portion of the SAT will not be optional. Please check with the schools to which you will be applying to find out if they require the ACT or SAT writing exam.
The High School Code for both the ACT and SAT is: 270-545
Choosing your test: ACT or SAT?
| The college admissions process can be intimidating and stressful. There are forms to fill out, deadlines to meet and so many decisions to make. On top of everything else, choosing which standardized test to take may seem like one headache too many.Most universities and colleges in the United States accept scores from either the SAT or ACT. Before you choose which test to write, check which test the schools you're applying to prefer. If they only accept SAT scores, for example, that will make your decision a lot easier! No matter how much you want to avoid adding one more decision to the whole process, being able to choose between the ACT and SAT can give you a distinct advantage. The two tests are significantly different from one another. They test different skills, which means that depending on your strengths and weaknesses, you may score higher on one test than you will on the other.Here are a few of the differences between the tests:
The best way to choose between the two tests is to do a bit of research. Take a practice test for both the ACT and the SAT, keep track of which types of questions you found easy to answer and which ones you struggled with, and compare your final scores. The key to a high score is playing to your strengths. If your vocabulary isn't great but you are an expert problem-solver, go with the ACT. If you'd rather play with words and avoid math, you're probably better off with the SAT.One final thing to remember: standardized tests are not intelligence tests. They are used as a common measurement to compare students from all over the country, all of whom have had a slightly different education. Since no test can accurately take into account all the differences in test-takers' personal circumstances, the results are often skewed in favor of one group over another. As stressful as they are, try to keep the tests in perspective. While a low score might mean you don't get into the Ivy League school you were hoping for, it is not an indication of lower-than-average intelligence. Test scores are only one aspect of many admissions criteria used by colleges, so don't give up your dreams too soon!
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Take the ACT for Free!
The Montana Office of Public Instruction has exciting news for high school seniors! Thanks to a Montana GEAR UP grant, all juniors attending Montana public high schools will be able to take the ACT Plus Writing (ACT) on October 6, 2020 free of charge.
Most colleges and universities in the United States accept ACT scores as part of the admissions process. Students can select up to four colleges or scholarship organizations such as the NCAA to receive their test scores.
ACT English, Reading and Essay Tips
Free ACT Practice Test and Tips Manual
2020 - 2021 Test Dates (National)
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All fees are nonrefundable unless otherwise noted.
Current ACT Fees and Services
ACT Test Options and Prices - 2020-2021
| Fee | Details | |
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| The ACT (no writing) | $55.00 | Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register). |
| The ACT with writing | $70.00 | Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register). More about the ACT with writing |
| 1 Section Retest | $44 | |
| 2 Section Retests | $48 | |
| 3 Section Retests | $52 |
Additional Fees
Add to your test fee (except for Test Center Change).
| Fee | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Late registration | $30.00 | Registration or test date change made during the late period for a national test date. |
| Standby testing | $55.00 | Refunded if you are denied admission to the test center on test day or registration was cancelled due to no photo provided. More about standby testing |
| Test date change | $32.00 | For different date only if absent or unable to test on the original date or if registration is cancelled for failure to meet ACT test security requirements. You must pay the basic registration fee for the new test date plus the test date change fee. If you request a date change after the regular deadline for the new date, you must also pay the late registration fee. Your basic registration fee for the original test date will be refunded. How can I make changes to my registration? |
| Test center change | $32.00 | For the same test date. |
| Score reports to 5th and 6th college choices | $13.00 | Request online before the test date. Refundable on written request if you do not test. |
Additional Services
| Fee | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Score Reports | $13.00 | You can request additional score reports online or by providing an additional score report form. |
| Test Information Release | $22.00 | You can request a copy of your test questions and answers. |
| Telephone re-registration | $15.00 |
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Please visit www.act.org for more information
SAT registration deadlines
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Tests Available | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes |
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| August 29, 2020 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | July 31, 2020 |
August 11, 2020 (for mailed registrations) August 18, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
August 18, 2020 |
| September 26, 2020 Register |
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | August 26, 2020 |
September 15, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
September 15, 2020 |
| October 3, 2020 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | September 4, 2020 |
September 15, 2020 (for mailed registrations) September 22, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
September 22, 2020 |
| November 7, 2020 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | October 7, 2020 |
October 20, 2020 (for mailed registrations) October 27, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
October 27, 2020 |
| December 5, 2020 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | November 5, 2020 |
November 17, 2020 (for mailed registrations) November 24, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
November 24, 2020 |
| March 13, 2021 Register |
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | February 12, 2021 |
February 23, 2021 (for mailed registrations) March 2, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
March 2, 2021 |
| May 8, 2021 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | April 8, 2021 |
April 20, 2021 (for mailed registrations) April 27, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
April 27, 2021 |
| June 5, 2021 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | May 6, 2021 |
May 18, 2021 (for mailed registrations) May 26, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
May 26, 2021 |
Important InformationU.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
PREPARING FOR THE ACT OR SAThttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navId=gf-sat http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
Please visit www.collegeboard.org for more information |
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