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S.A.T. & Subject Tests

 
SAT's College Board site Fee Waiver Information
(only 2 waivers permitted)
SAT Prep Links SAT Writing section
Online SAT Tools & Registration Test Day Tips
& What to Bring
Acing the SAT SAT Subject Tests -
What are they?
High School Codes College & Scholarship Codes College Codes - PA ONLY SAT Subject Tests -
When are they required?

  SAT Program Test Dates

Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline
(postmark/submit by)
LATE Registration
Waiver CANNOT be used

October 1, 2011

SAT & Subject Tests

September 9, 2011

September 21, 2010

November 5, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests October 7, 2011 October 21, 2010
December 3, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011
January 28, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012
March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012
May 5, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012
June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

Important Information for All Test-Takers

  • Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
  • The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.

Fees

Test Fees
SAT Reasoning Test™ $49
SAT Subject Tests™
Basic registration fee
Language Tests with Listening (add to basic reg. fee)
All other Subject Tests (add per test to basic reg. fee)

$22
add $22

add $11
 
Additional Processing Fees (add to test fees)
Register by phone  (available only if you have registered before) $15
Change fee (test type, center, or date change) $25
Late fee $26
Standby fee $43
Fees for Receiving Your Scores
Official score report  (online or select to be mailed after you test) Free
Scores by phone (fee per call) $13
Fees for Sending Your Scores
Score report requests at registration* 4 reports included
Each additional score report request* $10.50†
Rush reporting service $30
plus
$10.50
for each report
Answer Services Fees
SAT Question-and-Answer Service (QAS)** $18†
SAT Student Answer Service (SAS)** $13.50†
Additional Services Fees
Multiple-choice score verification $55†
Essay score verification $55†

*Students can select the four score report requests included in the registration up until 11:59 p.m. on the Monday nine days after the published test date. Score reports selected after that are subject to the regular score report fee.

**Fees are nonrefundable, except those noted with a double asterisk. You must have missed your test date to receive a refund for these services. Orders cannot be refunded, returned, or canceled after shipment.

If you ordered QAS and your order was not fulfilled (for example, because you had to take a makeup test), contact us to find out if you are entitled to a refund.

†Reduced or waived for fee-waiver users.

Payment Notes

Payment must be made in U.S. dollars and in the form of a check, money order, or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa). Checks and money orders should be made payable to "The College Board." Insufficient payment will cause your scores to be delayed.

Do not send cash for payment. We will return unprocessed all registrations and orders received with cash or checks drawn on non-U.S. banks or other forms of payment not listed as acceptable. We reserve the right to electronically collect payments by check. Checks returned to the College Board for insufficient funds will be re-presented electronically and your account will be debited for the amount of the check, plus the state-allowed penalty fee.

 


In order to: 

  • Register Online for SAT (Remember you'll need a credit card or FEE WAIVER CODE.) 

  • Change test center, date, or test  

  • Prepare for SAT with a practice test

  • View or Send Scores
    You must go to http://www.collegeboard.com

 

High School Codes

Carbondale Area High School - 390545
E. L. Myers High School -
395255
Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School - 395265
Louis E. Deiruff High School 
- 390038
Mahanoy Area - 392355
Mount Carmel Area - 392790
Scranton High School  - 394442
School-Age Mothers Program 
- CEEB: use home school code
Shenandoah Valley - 394540
Weatherly Area High School - 395115
West Scranton High School - 394455
West Side Area Vocational-Technical School -
  392042
William Allen High School  
- 390020

If you can not find the code for your country outside of the U.S. major, colleges, test center, or high school visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/codelist.html to search for the proper code.

 

Overview

Time Content Item Types Score
60 min. Essay; Improving Sentences; Identifying Sentence Errors; Improving Paragraphs Multiple choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min.) 200-800

Questions reveal how well students use standard written English. The multiple-choice questions test students' ability to identify sentence errors, improve sentences, and improve paragraphs.

The essay measures the student's skill in developing a point of view on an issue. Students must first think critically about the issue presented in the essay assignment, forming their own individual perspective on the topic. Then they must develop that point of view, using reasoning and evidence based on their own experiences, readings, or observations to support their ideas. The essay is scored by qualified readers, who take into account such aspects as complexity of thought, substantiality of development, and facility with language. A reader does not judge a work based on its separate traits, but rather on the total impression it creates. It is also recognized that an essay written in a short amount of time will not be polished, but represents the initial phase of the writing process: the first draft.

 


SAT Preparation

Check school or public library for SAT preparation books/CDs and use the links below.

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://ineedapencil.com/ 60 lessons in math, reading, & writing infused with pop culture, 800+ practice questions, and a score projector to predict your real exam's score.

4 Tests Online Practice Test

Princeton Review Online Demo and Practice Test

FreeRice.com can build your vocabulary while donating rice to the United Nations World Food Program

Test Prep Review - Free practices tests for standardized tests such as the PSAT and SAT plus things to sharpen your testing skills, even for GED and graduate level testing.

Peterson's.com - Pick a test and get tips FOR A FEE.

Flocabulary - Learn vocabulary by wrapping to hip-hop music.  A great way to build vocabulary for SATs.

Dictionary.com - Learn word definitions easily using tools such as Word Of The Day.


 

What it Takes to Ace SAT by Bridges.com

Most high school students anticipate the day they sit down to take the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) with anxiety and dread. After all, for many, it is the test of all tests.

If you're nervous about the SATs, relax. There are many ways to prepare for this moment.

In 1926, the first students took the SAT. It had been adapted from a test administered to army recruits. By 1942, the SAT was required of all college applicants. These days, there are a few colleges in the United States that don't require the SAT as a standard part of admissions, but more often than not it is necessary.

"Typically, here in the western states we look at ACTs [American College Tests], but SAT scores are accepted," says Mike Echanis. He is the director of admissions at Idaho State University. So if you plan on attending a college or university in the U.S., plan on taking the SATs.

What to Expect

You may take the test at your high school, if offered, or at one of the many testing centers.

Catharine Watters works in the guidance department at Macdonald Collegiate Institute, a testing center. "Students are in a classroom with 20 to 27 other students. There is an instructor who reads the instructions out to the students," she says. "Both the instructor and the students must strictly follow the instructions."

Students are given three hours to complete the test.

In the spring of 2005, the SATs underwent a change in their format. The SATs now consist of three sections: writing, which includes a short essay; critical reading, formerly known as verbal section; and math.

In Preparation

How much time you spend preparing for the SATs may make it easier to complete the test in the given time frame. The better prepared you are, the more at ease you will be while taking the test.

"Learn what the SAT is about by reading the material you are given when you register," recommends Jan Gams. Gams is the associate director of public affairs with College Board.

Margaret Benedict is the founder of College Preparation Services. She feels that improving one's vocabulary is key to doing well on the SATs. She recommends that students put emphasis on vocabulary words that will be on the test.

"There are many books in bookstores that key in on SAT words," she says.

Another preparation option is to take practice tests. There are many benefits to taking such tests. You can find out what areas you need to work on. They will give you an idea of how long it will take you to complete the SATs. If you find it takes you an exceedingly long period of time to complete a practice test, try taking more tests in order to get your time down.

Perhaps the best indicator of how you will do on the SAT is the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test). The PSAT will give you a good idea of the SAT format. Inquire at your high school guidance office about when and where the PSAT is available to you.

If you don't mind spending a little more money to bring up your score, perhaps you'd like to opt for an SAT course. These are available on computer or through tutorials.

Benedict says her one-on-one tutorials have been known to bring up students' scores by 200 points. "I show them how to use strategies that apply to their particular learning style," she says.

The night before you take the test, sleep well, knowing you've done all you could. Before going in to take the test, eat a good meal. You'll find you think more clearly without hunger pains.

Test Time

The moment you've prepared for has arrived. "Students are generally very nervous," says Watters.

Benedict believes that encouragement can go a long way towards easing the mind of a student getting ready to take the SATs. "A lot of test success is how you feel. Most students can improve test scores by gaining confidence," she says.

So listen closely to the instructions, take a deep breath and relax. Take each question in turn, carefully reading it and the multiple-choice answers. When you're finished, be confident in the fact that you've done your best.

What the Results Mean for You

With a high SAT score, you may have more options when it comes time to choose a college or university. Also, a good score will increase your chances of getting a scholarship.

If you did not do so well your first time around, take heart. You can take the test again. "It's better to do it again so you know what types of questions there are," says Watters. Consider taking the SAT relatively early in the school year so you have the opportunity to take it more than once.

Remember, SAT scores are just one of the variables taken into consideration when applying to college. "Other factors are more important," says Gams, "such as grades in tough classes."

Echanis is quick to comment that SATs are just part of the student admissions. "SATs are a factor for admission, but more weight is placed upon the grade point average in college core entrance subjects," he says.

Even so, the SATs continue to be used as part of the admissions process. They should be taken seriously and given your best effort.

Links

How the SATs Work
Answers some common questions
http://people.howstuffworks.com/sat1.htm

So You Wanna Ace the SAT?
Find out how
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/acesat/acesat.html

Secrets of the SAT
Learn more about the SAT test
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/index.html

 

SAT Subject Tests

What are the SAT Subject Tests and how do they differ from the SAT?

The subject matter of the SAT and SAT Subject Tests couldn't be more different. The SAT covers basic math, vocabulary, and some general reading ability while the SAT Subject Tests are designed to measure specific knowledge in particular academic areas like Biology or World History.

Each SAT Subject Test is an hour long and you can take anywhere from one to three in one day.

The SAT Subject Tests offer you an additional opportunity to show colleges what you know and what you know you can do.

Many colleges use the SAT Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection. Some colleges specify the SAT Subject Tests that they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.

What SAT Subject Tests are there to take?

Literature
U.S. History
World History
Math Level 1
Math Level 2
Biology/EM
Chemistry
Physics
French
French with Listening
German
German with Listening
Spanish
Spanish with Listening
Modern Hebrew
Italian
Latin
Chinese with Listening

How do colleges use the SAT Subject Tests in admissions decisions?
It must first be said that the majority of colleges don't require you to take an SAT Subject Test and don't really use them as a factor in admissions. Of the third that do ask for them, the weight given to the SAT Subject Test varies from school to school. Usually only the very best schools use your SAT Subject Test scores as an evaluative tool in the admissions process. So if you have the ambition of going to the Ivy League, then it's important to do well on these tests. If you plan on applying to less competitive colleges, then the SAT Subject Tests don't merit as much concern.

Of the colleges that require you to take the SAT Subject Tests, most ask for you to take three. And of those three, most require the Writing exam and either of the Math choices (I or II). The third choice is up to you (how nice of them).

The great thing about the third choice is that you can take any test you think you might excel in. So if you're a history buff or you speak Latin like Caesar, then this is your chance to shine.

The third exam is also usually a great place to show your knowledge in the field you plan to pursue in college. If you are applying to the premed program, it may be a good idea to take the Biology test. If you want to study for a degree in French literature, take the French test.

Unfortunately, the Writing and Math tests usually carry more weight than the others so these tests merit the most preparation. The great thing is that they can be easily prepared for.

Can I take more than three?
Sure, go ahead. If you think you are going to do well on numerous tests, it can only help your application.

How are these tests scored?
All of the tests are scored on a 200 - 800 scale, just like the SAT math and verbal sections.

How should I prepare?
The majority of students find themselves in most need for preparation on the Writing and Math tests. You have a few options. If you are feeling confident enough to study on your own, check out The Princeton Review's "Cracking the SAT II Writing" and "Cracking the SAT Math Subject Test".

Many people find an SAT II classroom course to be the most effective way to prepare for the exam. The Princeton Review offers courses in Math I, Math II, Writing, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Our courses have lively, enthusiastic instructors who really know their stuff; small, focused classes; extra help when you need it; top notch materials; and most importantly, proven results! Our students improve an average of 137 points on the SAT Subject Test Writing test and 83 points on the SAT Subject Test Math I or II tests.*

* 2002 Princeton Review SAT II Course Study, International Communications Research


When are SAT Subject Tests required?

Some colleges require or recommend that you take an SAT Subject Test. 

A special note to home schooled students: your requirements may be somewhat more extensive than those for individuals that attend public or private school.   Please be certain to check with each individual college or university regarding SAT Subject Test requirements (or recommendations) for home schooled students. 

There are 20 Subject Tests across five general subject areas: history, mathematics, science, English and foreign languages. The SAT Subject Tests that you take should be based on your interests and academic strengths. The tests are a great way to indicate interest in specific majors or programs of study (e.g., engineering, pre-med, cultural studies).

You should also consider whether the colleges that you’re interested in require or recommend Subject Tests. Some colleges will grant an exemption from or credit for a freshman course requirement if a student does well on a particular SAT Subject Test.

What if I don’t know which colleges I’m going to apply to?

You should consider taking Subject Tests in the subjects that you’re interested in and have completed course work for, particularly if you think you may wish to concentrate in that area in college. Many times, students are surprised to find out in the fall of their senior year that a college or a program they’re interested in requires or recommends SAT Subject Tests. You can avoid this last-minute stress by building your credentials along the way when you’re most prepared to do well on these tests. Many colleges that don’t require or recommend Subject Tests will still consider them when reviewing your application.

What if the colleges that I’m interested in don’t require Subject Test scores?

You may still want to take Subject Tests in the subjects that you excel in and submit those scores. Many colleges may still consider Subject Tests when reviewing your application, since they give a more complete picture of your academic background and send a strong signal regarding your readiness to focus on a specific major or program of study. Subject Tests can also help you place into the right courses once you get to college, or potentially receive credit for subjects you’ve performed well in.


 

 

   

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