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SAT & SAT II Schedule 2010 - 2011
ACT Schedule 2010 - 2011
SAT vs. ACT
K-12 Admissions Tests
NY Regents
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SAT & SAT II Schedule 2010 - 2011
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Fee Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2010 | April 29, 2010 | May 13, 2010 |
| October 9, 2010 | September 10, 2010 | September 24, 2010 |
| November 6, 2010 | October 8, 2010 | October 22, 2010 |
| December 4, 2010 | November 5, 2010 | November 19, 2010 |
| January 22, 2011 | December 23, 2010 | January 7, 2011 |
| March 12, 2011 | February 11, 2011 | February 25, 2011 |
| May 7, 2011 | April 8, 2011 | April 22, 2011 |
| June 4, 2011 | May 6, 2011 | May 20, 2011 |
| *Note late fee registration deadlines are for domestic phone/online registration | ||
| **SAT Subject Tests are not offered in March | ||
For additional information visit http://www.collegeboard.com
ACT Schedule 2010 - 2011
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Fee Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | May 21, 2010 |
| October 9, 2010 | September 10, 2010 | September 24, 2010 |
| October 23, 2010 | September 17, 2010 | October 1, 2010 |
| December 11, 2010 | November 5, 2010 | November 19, 2010 |
| February 12, 2011 | January 7, 2011 | January 21, 2011 |
| April 9, 2011 | March 4, 2011 | March 18, 2011 |
| June 11, 2011 | May 6, 2011 | May 20, 2011 |
For additional information visit http://www.act.org
The SAT vs. ACT
Much has been made of the differences between the SAT and ACT, but the two tests are more similar than they are different. Both the SAT and ACT test students’ math reasoning skills, reading comprehension and interpretation, and evaluate writing skills through an essay and multiple choice grammatical questions. Despite these similarities, there are some important differences that students should be aware of before making a decision on which college admissions test(s) to take. Below are the key differences between the SAT and ACT:
| SAT | ACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3 hours and 45 | 3 hours and 25 minutes (including the optional writing section) |
| Test Structure | 10 sections - 170 questions | 5 sections - 215 questions (including the optional writing section) |
| Scoring (See chart below for score comparison) |
Each section is worth up to 800 points. Overall score is the sum of all three sections. |
Each section is scored out of 36 points. Overall score is an average of all four sections (excludes writing) |
| Math | Tests math concepts from basic arthimetic to Algebra II. Includes multiple choice and student-produced response questions. | Tests math concepts from basic arthimetic to triginometry. Multiple choice questions only. |
| Reading | Long passages with reading comprehension questions and sentence completion questions from short passages. | Includes 4 long passages with 10 reading comprehension questions for each passage. |
| English (Writing) Section | Tests grammar, usage and vocabulary. | Tests grammar and usage. Does not test vocabulary. |
| Science | Not included | 40 multiple choice questions testing interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving. |
| Writing (Essay) Section | Mandatory and is factored into overall score as part of the writing section. | Optional and is not factored into the overall score. |
| Experimental Section | Included in every test, but does not count toward the overall score. Students do not know which section is the experimental. |
Not included in every test. When there is an experimental section, it is marked as such and does not count toward the composite score. |
| Incorrect Answers | Deduct 1/4 point from the raw score for each incorrect multiple choice answer | No deductions for incorrect answers |
| Reporting Scores | Score Choice Policy: Students decide which scores to report | Score Choice Policy: Students decide which scores to report |
| College Applications | Most 4-year universities require at least 2 SAT II subjects in addition to the SAT scores. | Many 4-year universities do not require additional subject tests (Ivy League schools excluded). |
The following chart depicts comparable ACT and SAT scores:
| ACT | SAT |
|---|---|
| 36 | 2400 |
| 35 | 2340 |
| 34 | 2260 |
| 33 | 2190 |
| 32 | 2130 |
| 31 | 2040 |
| 30 | 1980 |
| 29 | 1920 |
| 28 | 1860 |
| 27 | 1820 |
| 26 | 1760 |
| 25 | 1700 |
| 24 | 1650 |
| 23 | 1590 |
| 22 | 1530 |
| 21 | 1500 |
| 20 | 1410 |
| 19 | 1390 |
| 18 | 1350 |
| 17 | 1310 |
| 16 | 1140 |
| 15 | 1060 |
| 14 | 1000 |
K-12 Admissions Tests
There are a host of tests used to evaluate students interested in applying to private and specialized schools. If you are interested in applying to a private or specialized school, you will likely need to take one of the following tests: ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT, TACHS and BJE. Be sure to consult the school’s admissions office to ensure which test you need to take. Once you know which test to take, our passionate Academic Coaches are specially trained to help you prepare. Contact us for a complimentary test prep consultation.
Below are links to more information on the ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT, TACHS and BJE.
ISEE
Used to evaluate admission to select private schools for grades 5-12.
SSAT
Used to evaluate admission to select private schools for grades 5-12.
SHSAT
Used to evaluate admission to NYC specialized high schools.
BJE
Used to evaluate admission to select Jewish High Schools.
TACHS
Used to evaluate admission to select Catholic High Schools.
NY Regents
New York State high school students must pass five Regents Exams in order to obtain a diploma: Integrated Algebra, Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government, Comprehensive English, and Biology/Living Environment. A passing score is a 65 on Regents Exams. Students wishing to receive an advance diploma must also pass an additional science exam, math exam and a foreign language exam.
