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ACT/SAT Testing
 ACT/SAT Coaches 
 Kim Alexander  C203, Ext. 2303    Leslie Carter   D104, Ext. 1404
 Angie McCune C200, Ext. 2300    Ansley Morrow  C202, Ext. 2302
       
Contact any of the coaches to find out more about testing, tutorials, and school support. 
Tutorials

Fast Track is an opportunity for students to have teacher guided instruction after school. The courses are offered 2 weeks prior to the SAT or ACT test. TCA online test preparation will assist students by giving them test-taking tips and by reviewing material in critical reading, math, and writing. Students will be encouraged to set a score goal based on college choice and scoring guidelines. Additionally, students will become familiar with testing strategies and instructions for each section of the test. See any SAT coach for more information.

 Dates are posted on the SAT/ACT board at center stairwell. Classes will meet in Mrs. Alexander’s room, A202.

TCA Prep is an online program that students may access from home if they choose not to attend a Fast Track session.  It provides the students with testing strategies, lessons on specific objectives, and quizzes to monitor progress for the SAT and ACT.  This tool is a wonderful interactive website that is guaranteed to increase student scores if they spend 20 hours in the software.  Students should spend as much time as possible in the website.  They can even take a practice SAT or ACT and have it scored!  This website is easy to use to improve students in all subjects.  Students have been given their passwords and logins, but if assistance is needed, please contact one of the SAT/ ACT coaches if you need more information.   

College Board website can prepare students for the SAT and also assist with college planning.  This site has information on how to study for the SAT, will help find a college and view their entrance requirements, will guide financial planning for college among many strategies needed after high school.  Students are encouraged to use it during the planning process.  For further information, please contact an SAT/ACT Coach. 

While students prepare for the EOC or HSAP, USA Test Prep an excellent resource. This site incorporates games, vocabulary, crosswords, tutorials and many other learning strategies to enhance the student’s knowledge in preparation for those big tests.  This site is a great way to help prepare your student for the test.  The students are aware of the password, for further information please contact an SAT/ACT coach.

ACT Test Dates 2009-10
Test Date  Registration Deadline       Late Registration (fee required)
September 12, 2009  August 7, 2009 August 21, 2009
October 24, 2009  September 18, 2009  October 2, 2009
December 12, 2009  November 6, 2009  November 20, 2009
February 6, 2010  January 5, 2010  January 15, 2010
April 10, 2010  March 5, 2010  March 19, 2010
June 12, 2010  May 7, 2010  May 21, 2010

ACT Online

SAT Test Dates 2009-10
Test Dates Registration Deadine  Late Registration (fee required)
October 10, 2009 September 9, 2009     September 23, 2009
November 7, 2009 October 1, 2009 October 15, 2009
December 5, 2009 October 30, 2009 November 12, 2009
January 23, 2010 December 15, 2009 December 30, 2009
March 13, 2010 February 4, 2010 February 18, 2010
May 1, 2010 March 25, 2010 April 8, 2010
June 5, 2010 April 29, 2010 May 13, 2010

SAT Online

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