PSAT, SAT and ACT

 

PSAT

The PSAT will be given at Glenvar on Saturday, October 26th!

This is the nationwide Saturday testing date set forth by College Board.  Roanoke County only offers this date for testing. 

We recommend the following students sign up to take the PSAT:

·       Juniors: who are planning to attend college should take the PSAT.  The best SAT practice is the PSAT because it covers the same topics.  In addition, the PSAT taken in the junior year is the qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

·      Sophomores:  We encourage sophomores to take the test.  Benefits include receiving feedback on areas of strength and weaknesses, help with preparing for the SAT, and to see how their performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.

 PSAT will be digital again this year.

We currently have 100 spots open for testing.  Please be sure to register by Friday, September 27, 2024.  THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE!

Please register as follows:

Sign up using the link below (also on our website)

  https://forms.office.com/r/CYik4PnXy4

Next:

1.       Pay by School Cash, Friday, September 13, 2024- Friday, September 27, 2024.

or

2.      Pay by cash or check to the bookkeeper, Friday, September 13, 2024-Friday, September 27, 2024.

 

 For more information on the PSAT, please visit

 

Why Take a PSAT-Related Assessment? – SAT Suite (collegeboard.org)

 

 

SAT AND ACT

How do you know which test to take?

SAT vs. ACT

Do you have to take the essay? Check the links below to find out if your college(s) require of reccomend that you take the Essay portion of the SAT or ACT. This varies by college and test.

SAT Essay: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/college-essay-policies

ACT Essay: https://actapps.act.org/writPrefRM/

Do you have to take the SAT or ACT to get into college?

Many colleges require the SAT or ACT as part of your application. However, there are some colleges that are test-optional schools. Please review the list here to see if your school is one of those: https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional

If you plan to attend Virginia Western Community College, you are not required to take the SAT or ACT for admission. They would prefer that students take the Virginia Placement Test (VPT), offered free by Virginia Western. 

SAT

To sign up for the SAT- navigate to https://www.collegeboard.org/

Test Dates and Registration Deadlines: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines

School CEEB Code -472280

 

ACT

To sign up for the ACT- navigate to http://www.act.org/

Test Dates and Registration Deadlines: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html#dates

 

If you qualify for a fee waiver for the ACT or SAT, please see your Counselor. You can use fee waivers to take each test twice for free.

If you receive accommodations for tests through your IEP or 504 Plan, please contact your Case Manager or your Counselor to request accommodations for the SAT or ACT. These need to be done well in advance of test dates, so don’t delay!

 

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