Admission procedures at most colleges require scores from at least one of two nationally standardized tests  −  ACT and/or the SAT. Consult college catalogs or websites to determine which test(s) they require. If you are not certain about the college or colleges to which you will seek admission, you probably should take both tests.

www.act.org

Fees:  ACT : $31.00
            ACT plus Writing Test: $46.00
            Late Registration Surcharge: $20.00
            Stand-By Surcharge: $40.00

ACT Test Dates*	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
October 25 2008	September 19 2008	September 20 - October 3 2008
December 13 2008	November 7 2008	November 8-20 2008
February 7 2009	January 6 2009	January 7-16 2009
April 4 2009	February 27 2009	February 28 - March 13 2009
June 13 2009	May 8 2009	May 9-22 2009

www.collegeboard.org

Fees:  SAT (Reasoning Test): $45.00
            SAT Subject Tests: Variable from $29.00 and up
            Late Registration Surcharge: $23.00
            Stand-By Fee: $38.00

SAT and Subject Test Dates*	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
October 4 2008	September 9 2008	September 16 2008
November 1 2008	September 26 2008	October 10 2008
December 6 2008	November 5 2008	November 18 2008
January 24 2009	December 26 2008	January 6 2009
March 14 2009 [SAT only]	February 10 2009	February 24 2009
May 2 2009	March 31 2009	April 9 2009
June 6 2009	May 5 2009	May 15 2009

Fee: $84.00 each in 2007 (2008 fee not yet available)
Test Dates: May 4 - 15, 2009

[What a deal! AP tests can get you college credits without college costs.]

 

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Note: Fee Waivers: Your high school guidance counselor may be able to request a  fee waiver for you if a financial need exists.

*Contact your guidance counselor for special testing available to students with documented disabilities. See your guidance counselor well in advance of the test date registration deadline.
 

updated 8.29.08