Testing: PSAT/SAT/ACT
TESTING
Students planning on attending a four year college or university usually must take one of the standardized admission tests: the SAT or ACT.
The best preparation for these tests is long term effort to be a good student. Reading is essential, as is careful thought. Much of what is tested reflects an accumulation of learning over the student's life, not a specific set of facts that can be memorized with last minute cramming.
Bishop Alemany supports all students by administering the following exams:
- EXPLORE for Freshmen: This test is part of the ACT program of standardized testing
- PLAN for Sophomores: This test is also part of the ACT program of standardized testing
- PSAT for Juniors: This test is a practice version of the SAT
As further support for student success, an SAT preparation course is offered each semester by an experienced Alemany faculty member.
THE TESTS
SAT REASONING TEST
This is a college entrance examination that assess student reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed by the student over time.
It consists of 3 Sections:
- Critical Reading
- Mathematics
- Writing
The basic fee for this test is $50.
An additional $27 is charged for late registration.
Register to take the SAT at:
Important dates for the Fall, 2013 SAT:
Test Date: September
Registration Deadline: September
Late Registration Deadline: September
Test Date: November
Registration Deadline: October
Late Registration Deadline: October
Test Date: December
Registration Deadline: November
Late Registration Deadline: November
SAT SUBJECT TESTS
Some colleges require applicants to have taken various Subject Tests. These are given in various areas, including Literature, Mathematics, History, and Science and are meant to measure specific knowledge learning in high school courses such as Chemistry and U.S. History.
These tests require a separate registration fee and are administered on the same dates as the SAT Reasoning Test (see above).
ACT TEST
This test assesses a high school student's general educational development and ability to complete college-level studies.
It consists of 5 Sections:
- English
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
The basic fee for this test is $50.50.
An additional $22 is charged for late registration.
Register to take the ACT at:
Important dates for the Fall, 2013 ACT:
Test Date: October
Registration Deadline: September
Late Registration Deadline: October
Test Date: December
Registration Deadline: November
Late Registration Deadline: November
NOTE: The ACT in October & December will be administered here at Alemany.