Posted on August 30th, 2008. Categorized under Testing1 Comment
Alongside the SAT, the ACT is a major factor colleges use to determine whether or not you should be admitted. For colleges, these test scores are a way to compare you to all students who apply. While the scores aren’t everything, they are definitely important and it’s crucial that you do your best.
You do not want this to be you at the ACT :)
If you’ve never taken the ACT before, chances are you’re a bit nervous. You’ve probably heard of kids taking a Saturday morning. If this is your first time taking any standardized test needed for colleges, you’re probably even more nervous and unsure of what you’re in for.
Don’t worry, this post will give you the rundown on what to expect when you first take the ACT. While the test might be a bit intimidating, if you take it seriously, you can come out of it with flying colors. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on August 7th, 2008. Categorized under TestingNo Comments
The deadline to sign up for the next ACT test is on the 12th of this month. If you’re up for paying a late fee, you have until the 22nd, but who wants to do that? If you sign up, you’ll be taking the test on September 13th (no, it’s not a Friday).
If you’re interested in taking the SAT soon, you have a little bit more time. The deadline for the next test is September 9th, and, if you’re into late fees, you have until the 16th of September. The actual test is on October 4th.
The main reason for this reminder is to make sure that you start thinking about what tests you still need to take in order to be finished with it. It’s always best to take a test early. If you do poorly, you can always take it again, and you’ll be glad to at least know that you have some score to turn in if you need to.
As I’ve said, it’s important to keep an eye on deadlines. Believe me, it’s important to have fun in summer, but you do need to be aware that there are deadlines that can hit you even this early. If you need to take a test, it’s best to sign up now and avoid the stress later. It takes no time at all.
Here are the sites for signing up for each test:
Posted on July 18th, 2008. Categorized under TestingNo Comments
When taking any test put on by CollegeBoard, such as the SATs, PSATs, or AP tests, there is an option on the forms to submit your name to the “Student Search Service”, which will allow you to receive information from colleges.
When I took the PSAT my junior year, I checked this box, thinking that it would be great to get more information on colleges.
That was a bit of a mistake. Read the rest of this entry »
