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TESTING INFORMATION
This page is updated annually, but changes can take place more often.
For the most up-to-date information, please see the website associated with the test about which you are inquiring.
2012-2013 COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM DATES
Students are encouraged to apply for the ACT and SAT online.
SAT applicants needing special accomodations should visit www.collegeborad.com/ssd/student/index.html to find out about the request process. Paper application forms are available in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked by the closing date listed. Always double check exact dates and costs, include check and a photograph with application to correct address listed in the instructions.
ACT applicants can register for special accomodations and standyby testing online.
**** THE GLENBARD SOUTH SCHOOL CODE IS: 142–073 ****
ACT
(American College Testing Program)
The ACT is required by most state supported colleges and universities, and is accepted by all four-year colleges and universitites in the United States. Check the ACT website to see if the colleges you are considering require or recommend the ACT Writing Test.
To register for the ACT online, find more information or take a practice test; go to www.actstudent.org.
Glenbard South will be a Test Center for the ACT on April 13, 2013.
The test center code for Glenbard South is 5552. See the ACT website for other test locations.
Juniors at Glenbard South take the ACT on April 23, 2013 as part of the Prairie State Exam. This is not a National ACT testing date, but scores can be sent to colleges, universities and the NCAA. There is no cost to the students for the Prairie State Exam. The exam will not include the Writing portion. Students will register for this exam during school as part of a regularly scheduled class.
College-bound juniors are recommended to take the February, April, or June test. These are also the qualifying test dates for the Illinois State Scholar Program. To be considered as a State Scholar: complete the Online Registration or the Registration Folder - your score will be automatically sent to ISSC if you are an Illinois State resident and answer “yes” to the Resident of This State portion of the registration form.
The County Scholarship Program for Children of Veterans uses ACT scores.
SAT
(Scholastic Aptitude Test)
(SAT and/or Subject or Language w/Listening)
The SAT, Subject and Language Tests with Listening are administered on all dates with the exception of March 9. *ONLY the SAT is scheduled for March 9; there will be no Subject or Language tests administered on that date. Students will be required to preregister for the SAT and SAT Subject Test, standby (walk-in) testing will no longer be permitted.
Registration Deadlines expire at 11:59pm Eastern TIme
Some colleges and universities require the SAT scores. Consult the college admissions information to determine test preference.
College-bound juniors are recommended to take the March, May, or June test.
Register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.org
Glenbard South WILL NOT be a test center for any of the SAT tests. See the College Board website or registration booklet for test locations.
PSAT/NMSQT
(Preliminary Scholastic Acheivement Test)
Nat’l. Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Registration
Test Date Period Ends Fee
10/20/12 10/10/12 $20.00
Study Guide for this exam is available at www.nationalmerit.org/student_guide.pdf
The PSAT/NMSQT is used for practice and self-evaluation as well as for scholarship purposes.
Juniors take the test to qualify for National Merit Scholar.
See Mrs. Pauliks in the Guidance Office for PSAT/NMSQT registration information and materials.
PLAN
Test Date Fee
4/23/2013 No Charge
All Glenbard South sophomores take the PLAN test on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
All Glenbard South freshmen take a practice PLAN test on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
The PLAN helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success. It is a comprehensive resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.
PLAN can help students who are college-bound as well as those who are likely to enter the workforce directly after high school.
AP (Advanced Placement)
The AP is used for establishing advanced placement privileges in college and possibly earning college credits.
Glenbard South WILL be a test center for the advanced placement examinations.
Cancellation Fee - $13.00
Links to College Testing Websites
* The Write Path -- ACT Tutorial taught at Glenbard West; Test Prep and Tutoring
* Princeton Review--Test Prep
* Educational Testing Service (ETS)--Test Prep
* ExcelEdge, Inc.--PSAT and ACT Test Prep taught at Glenbard South, East and West
* ACT Home Page--Register for ACT; Request Official Score Reports, Test Prep
* SAT/College Board Home Page--Register for SAT; Request Official Scores; Test Prep
* 5000 Free SAT Words--Test Prep
* Classic Hangman--SAT Vocabulary Words--Test Prep
* AP Testing/College Board--Find credit and placement info for over 1,000 colleges
* SAT Vocabulary Preparation--Improve your vocabulary for the SAT
* PrepMe--Information on ACT and SAT; free sample SAT exam, after sign-up
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