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June 07 update: The SAT was revamped in 2005. A new writing section was added, worth 800 points, making the best score possible 2400 rather than 1600. Interestingly, colleges and the average student have been quite conservative in the way they look at SAT results. Most students still report their score conversationally in terms of the 1600 scale, ignoring the writing score. And many colleges also look primarily at the math/reading score and hold the writing score separate as if it doesn't really count. However, it's obvious to us that this will gradually change. As colleges build a history of the writing scores of successful students, they will be more ready to make admission decisions based on total SAT score (i.e. out of 2400). We advise our students to practice all three sections of the SAT. We offer a special 6-session program on the essay potion of the test that we call esSAy-T.
SAT 2009-10 Test Dates
SAT and Subject Tests: October 10, 2009. Register by: September 9, 2009
SAT and Subject Tests: November 7, 2009. Register by: October 1, 2009
SAT and Subject Tests: December 5, 2009. Register by: October 30, 2009
SAT and Subject Tests: January 23, 2010. Register by: December 15, 2009
SAT ONLY: March 13, 2010. Register by: February 4, 2010
SAT and Subject Tests: May 1, 2010. Register by: March 25, 2010
SAT and Subject Tests: June 5, 2010. Register by: April 29, 2010
The registration fee is $45. If you miss the registration date, you can still register over the following two weeks, but that will cost you an extra $23.
ACT 2009-10 Test Dates
ACT Test: September 12, 2009. Register by: August 7, 2009
ACT Test: October 24, 2009. Register by: September 18, 2009
ACT Test: December 12, 2009. Register by: November 6, 2009
ACT Test: February6, 2010. Register by: January 5, 2010
ACT Test: April 10, 2010. Register by: March 5, 2010
ACT Test: June 12, 2010. Register by: May 7, 2010
The registration fee is $32 plus an optional $15 for the writing test. If you miss the registration date, you can still register over the following two weeks, but that will cost you an extra $21.
Dates and registration deadlines can be found at the College Board web site. This site is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for the SATs. You can also register online. ACT test dates and online registration can be found here.
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