College+Entrance+Exams

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College entrance exams are those tests that colleges and universities require as part of the admission package, specifically the SAT and the ACT.

It is suggested that students take 3 college entrance exams, ideally in the 2nd semester of Junior year. Applications for college are started in the summer and early fall of senior year, so students need to have these scores for their application. A student can take an SAT or ACT anytime during high school, however it is best to have as much curriculum and preparation as possible to help students achieve their highest score, hence another reason for taking them during 2nd semester of junior year. SAT scores and ACT scores should be sent directly to the college. We do put the SAT scores (ACT by request only) on transcripts, however many colleges are now requiring the electronic submission directly from the testing company.

I like the testing schedule of 2 college entrance exams in the spring, and one in October of the senior year. Many kids are in "application mode" the fall of their senior year and tend to do well. However, it is a personal preference. If your student needs to take an SAT II (subject) in addition to the SAT Reasoning, they will likely be testing in 4 different sessions.

Students should strongly consider taking the PSAT both sophomore and junior years. The PSAT will be given Wednesday, October 12, 2011 this year. All sophomores are being given the PSAT. Any junior interested in taking it will still need to sign up in the Counseling Office. Fee is $20 made out to Gateway High School. Registration was mailed home and passed out in homeroom.

For some tutoring or test prep links, go to the Links page.

To learn more about the SAT and to sign up, as well as information regarding the PSAT, visit [|www.collegeboard.org].
__2011-2012 SAT Tests Dates:__ OCT. 1, 2011 (deadline to register Sept. 9) NOV. 5, 2011 (deadline Oct. 7) DEC. 3, 2011 (deadline Nov. 8) (March test not at GHS) MAY 5, 2012 (Deadline April 6) June 2, 2012 (deadline May 8)
 * JAN. 28, 2012 (deadline to register is Dec. 30! - winter break!) I suggest Juniors start with this test date.**

To learn more about the ACT now being offered at GHS during the months of April and September, visit [|www.act.org]
Started in April, 2011, the ACT is now given at GHS on certain dates. __For 2011-2012, ACT dates at Gateway are:__ SEPT. 10, 2011 (done) APRIL 14, 2012 (deadline March 9 to register) SEPT. 8, 2012 (deadline will be early August so make sure you register in summer!)

__2012-2013 TEST DATES: September, February and April will be at Gateway__.
 * ~ Test Date ||~ Registration Deadline ||~ Late Registration Deadline ||
 * September 8, 2012 || August 17, 2012 || August 18-24, 2012 ||
 * October 27, 2012 || September 21, 2012 || September 22-October 5, 2012 ||
 * December 8, 2012 || November 2, 2012 || November 3-16, 2012 ||
 * February 9, 2013* || January 11, 2013 || January 12-18, 2013 ||
 * April 13, 2013 || March 8, 2013 || March 9-22, 2013 ||
 * June 8, 2013 || May 3, 2013 || May 4-17, 2013 ||

=Interesting link... [|Comparison of Scores between SAT and ACT]= =**Helpful link to understand what is expected on SAT...**= =**[|SAT VOCABULARY]**=



//**January 19, 2012**// //**College Entrance Exam Parent Workshop**// //**January 6, 2012**// PSAT Score Returned in a Review Session

__//**Oct. 6**//__ __//**News as of October 5th...**//__
 * Took some latecomers...156 Juniors signed up for next Wed PSAT...registration is officially closed!**
 * Deadline for PSAT was today. We have 140+ juniors signed up so it is unlikely I can take late comers!**
 * Tomorrow after school I am holding a one hour PSAT study session in case anyone wants to get more information before next Wednesday! Sign up in the counseling office.**

__**//News as of Sept. 20...//**__

 * ====== PSAT sign ups for Juniors going on now. Form mailed home...register by Oct. 5! ======
 * $20 to GHS
 * *All sophomores are required to take it as per administration. This is a good thing...and moved our test date to Wednesday.
 * [[file:PSAT Registration for Juniors.pdf]]
 * [[file:JUNIOR LETTER FOR PSATS 2011.pdf]]