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College Prep Curriculum

TESTS

The PSAT is the precursor to the SAT. All juniors take the PSAT at UC Academy in October during the school day.

College entrance exams are part of the application process. The main tests are the SAT reasoning or the ACT. Both tests are accepted at all colleges and universities in the United States. It is suggested that you take both of these exams and then retake them a second time to improve your score. These tests differ in their make up and you should do some investigating to see which test might be better suited for you by looking at their website, reading their published test prep books, or attending a local test prep seminar.

College Board also offers the SAT Subject Tests. Two of these tests are required by the University of California system as well as other colleges or universities, in addition to the SAT Reasoning. You should familiarize yourself with what is required by the college that you are considering.

It is a good idea to begin taking these tests in the Junior year to start planning for your college admissions.

SAT Test Dates:

Register by:
August 24, 2019
July 24
October 5, 2019
September 5
November 2, 2019October 2
December 7, 2019
November 7
March 14, 2020February 13
May 2, 2020April 2
June 6, 2020
May 6
ACT Test Dates:Register by:
September 14, 2019
August 16 or August 17-30 w/ late fee
October 26, 2019September 20 or September 21-October 4 w/late fee
December 14, 2019November 9 or November 9-22 w/ late fee
February 8, 2020January 10 or January 11-17 w/ late fee
April 4, 2020February 28 or February 29-March 13 w/ late fee
June 13, 2020May 8 or May 9-22 w/ late fee

Register at www.actstudent.org  |  UC Academy School Code: 054356

TEST PREP

There are several reputable companies out there that offer test prep courses. Some courses will even help you decide which is the better fit for you. Two resources are KAPLAN and Princeton Review who offer local test prep courses, testing diagnostics, and even test prep books. Khan Academy is a good resource for SAT prep and has shown to help students increase their scores. Each student should already have a Khan Academy set up.

UC Academy also offers our own SAT Prep Course during Power Hour in the spring. For more information, please contact Lorraine Hoy at lhoy@UCAcademy.org.

Register for the college entrance exams:

ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/

SAT: http://www.collegeboard.org/ 

RECENT TEST RESULTS

FAQS

Should I take BOTH the SAT and ACT and how often?

YES! Although some students’ SAT and ACT test scores are similar, there are a significant number who perform better on one than the other. Therefore it is in your best interest to take both tests at least once to discover which one best suits you. The right time to take the SAT and ACT is spring and summer of your Junior year. We suggest taking it at least twice to ensure that you have achieved a score that meets your colleges’ admission criteria and makes you a strong candidate for academic scholarships.

Should I guess?

On the ACT, always yes! You are not penalized for guessing, so never leave it blank. On the SAT, educated guessing is encouraged since only a fraction of a point is subtracted for wrong answers. Never randomly or haphazardly guess on the SAT, no points are subtracted for questions left blank.

Is it a good idea to hide my scores until I see how I do?

You cannot “hide” your SAT scores from colleges. The SAT score report a college receives includes ALL of your test scores, not just the highest.

Should I wait to send my scores?

No, for several reasons. You pay $7 per report if you wait until after testing to send them. The SAT score report a college receives includes ALL of your test scores, not just the highest. You can choose which ACT test score to send to colleges, but to do this you pay $7 per report. When you register for the SAT and ACT, you are given the opportunity to have your score reports sent to colleges for no additional charge.

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