This is just a quick reminder that the May 5th SAT registration deadline is quickly approaching. The regular deadline is Friday, April 6th. All juniors should take at least one SAT or ACT before the summer break, however it is strongly recommended to take two of these tests before the start of senior year. Also, students who are planning on applying to more selective colleges and universities should look into SAT Subject tests. There are a multitude of tests to take, but they are not all offered each testing date. The SAT subject tests offered for the upcoming May date are: Spanish, French, Math 1, Math 2, U.S. History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology E/M, and Literature. For the June SAT date all of these subjects will be offered in addition to Modern Hebrew, Latin, German, and World History.
It is very important that students do not wait until their senior year to take either the SAT or ACT for the first time. Although this can be done, senior year can be extremely busy and preparing and sitting for the standardized tests is not something you want to just try to “fit in” during your senior year. Also many early action/early decision/priority deadlines are in November and early December of senior year. This will not give students planning on applying early, enough time to receive SAT scores. So do yourself a favor and if you have not done so already, go online and register for the SAT and/or ACT. If you believe you may qualify for a fee waiver, please do not hesitate to contact your school counselor.
To register for the SAT, please click here.
To register for the ACT, please click here.
-Mr. Joseph Korfmacher, MA
