SAT & ACT Information
MOCK SAT TEST FOR SENIORS, JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES Saturday, August 29th, 2009 from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm in the Library
This full-length, Mock SAT Test, proctored by Revolution Test Prep. gives the opportunity to find out areas of strength and weakness on college admission exams. For Seniors, it is a great way to prepare for Fall 2009 SAT tests. Juniors and Sophomores can use this opportunity to prepare for the PSAT. As a fundraiser for WGHS, a donation of $10 will be used to fund WGHS scholarships for college-bound Seniors. Students will receive an online score report including a detailed performance analysis, plus written feedback on the essay. Register online at http://www.revolutionprep.com
PSAT TEST DATE Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
All Juniors will take the PSAT. Test fees for Juniors will be paid by SJUSD. Sophomores wishing to take the PSAT will need to sign up in the College and Careers Center during the week of September 21st to September 25th and pay a $15 fee.
PSAT SCORE READING AND PATHS TO IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP Monday, January 11th, 2010 in the College & Careers Center
All Juniors (and all Sophomores who took the PSAT) will attend this workshop in the College and Careers Center through their English classes. Students will be taught how to read their PSAT score reports, and will explore the facilities available to them to improve their SAT scores
MOCK SAT TEST WITH REVOLUTION TEST PREP Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm in the Library/Media Center
All Sophomores and Juniors are welcome to come and take a practice SAT test. As a fundraiser for WGHS, a donation of $10 will be used to fund WGHS scholarships for college-bound Seniors. Students will receive an online score report including a detailed performance analysis, plus written feedback on the essay. Register online at http://www.revolutionprep.com
WGHS SAT INFORMATION EVENING FOR JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES Thursday February 4th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the College & Careers Center
This important information evening for Juniors, Sophomores and their parents, will address the new SAT tests, the test registration process, what tests to take and when to take them, and SAT test preparation options.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CSU APPLICATIONS
All students applying to CSU colleges must submit test scores from either the SAT
Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment.
The competitive CSU colleges require students to have completed their SAT tests by October of their Senior year, and all others by December of their Senior year.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UC APPLICATIONS
All students applying UC colleges must submit the following test scores
The SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment plus Writing.
The critical reading, writing and mathematics scores on the SAT must be from the same sitting. If you take the ACT, you will be asked to report your scores on each section of the test as well as your composite score.
Two SAT Subject Tests. These must be in two different areas, chosen from the following: English, history and social studies, mathematics (Level 2 only), science or language other than English.
It is recommended that students plan to take the requisite SAT/ACT tests by the end of their Junior year. All UC colleges require students to have completed their SAT tests by December of their Senior year.
SAT REASONING TEST
The SAT Reasoning Test consists of three sections: Critical Thinking, Math, and Writing.
Scores from Critical Thinking and Math are used for admission to the CSU. Scores from the Writing section is used for admission purposes to the UC, but not for the CSU.
For information on the SAT tests, to access free SAT preparation, to register online to take the SAT test, and to send scores to the colleges you are applying to.
The Willow Glen High School Code is 053105
ACT ASSESSMENT
The ACT covers four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The sum of the scores for the English, math, reading, and science scores is the sum score for ACT that is used for admission to the CSU. ACT also offers, as option, the Writing Test. It is important to take the optional Writing Test if you are applying to the UC. The score from the Writing Test is used for admission purposes for the UC, but not for the CSU.
For information on the ACT, to register for the test, and to send scores to the colleges you are applying to.
The Willow Glen High School Code is 053105
SAT TEST PREPARATION AT WILLOW GLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Revolution Test Preparation
In preparation for the Fall SATs, Willow Glen High School has teamed up with Revolution Prep to hold classes on campus leading up to the November 1st and December 6th SAT test dates. Spring class sessions to coincide with the March, May and June SAT test dates will be announced in January.
For more details on Revolution Prep classes, please click on the link below:
Revolution SAT Preparation Courses
SAT TEST DATES
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html
October 10, 2009
Registration Deadline September 9, 2009
Late Registration Deadline September 23, 2009
November 7, 2009
Registration Deadline October 14, 2009
Late Registration Deadline October 2, 2009
December 5, 2009
Registration Deadline October 30, 2009
Late Registration Deadline November 12, 2009
January 23, 2010
Registration Deadline December 15, 2009
Late Registration Deadline December 30, 2009
March 13, 2010
Registration Deadline February 4, 2010
Late Registration Deadline February 18, 2010
May 1, 2010
Registration Deadline March 25, 2010
Late Registration Deadline April 8,2010
June 5, 2010
Registration Deadline April 29, 2010
Late Registration Deadline May 13, 2010
ACT TEST DATES
http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html
September 12, 2009
Registration Deadline August 7, 2009
Late Registration Deadline August 21, 2009
October 24, 2009
Registration Deadline September 18, 2009
Late Registration Deadline October 2, 2009
December 12, 2009
Registration Deadline November 6, 2009
Late Registration Deadline November 20, 2009
February 6, 2010
Registration Deadline January 5, 2010
Late Registration Deadline January 15, 2010
April 10, 2010
Registration Deadline March 5, 2010
Late Registration Deadline March 19, 2010
June 12, 2010
Registration Deadline May 7, 2010
Late Registration Deadline May 21, 2010
Louise Gill
College and Career Center Technician
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