National Test Dates & Descriptions

Ida Crown Jewish Academy High School Code for both the ACT and SAT: 140725

SAT Test Dates

2008-09 Test Dates	Test	U.S. Registration Deadlines*		International Registration Deadlines**
		Regular	Late (fee applies)	Early (International only)	Regular
10/05/08	SAT & Subject Tests	09/09/08	09/16/08	08/26/08	09/09/08
11/02/08	SAT & Subject Tests	09/26/08	10/10/08	09/10/08	09/26/08
12/07/08	SAT & Subject Tests	11/05/08	11/18/08	10/15/08	11/05/08
01/25/09	SAT & Subject Tests	12/26/08	01/06/09	12/03/08	12/26/08
03/15/09	SAT Only	02/10/09	02/24/09	N/A	N/A
05/03/09	SAT & Subject Tests	03/31/09	04/09/09	03/11/09	03/31/09
06/07/08	SAT & Subject Tests	05/05/09	05/15/09	04/15/09	05/05/09

ACT Test Dates

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 14, 2008*	August 12, 2008	August 13 – 22, 2008
October 26, 2008	September 19, 2008	September 20 – October 3, 2008
December 14, 2008	November 7, 2008	November 8 – 20, 2008
February 8, 2009**	January 6, 2009	January 7 – 16, 2009
April 5, 2009	February 27, 2009	February 28 – March 13, 2009
June 14, 2009	May 8, 2009	May 9 – 22, 2009

ACT: (www.act.org)

All students at the Academy should take the ACT, tests including four 35-50 minute tests in English usage, mathematics, reading, natural science and an optional writing test. Results are reported on a scale of 1-36 with a composite or average of the four sub-tests and a score from 2-12 on the Writing sub-test. The ACT is administered by the American College Testing Program in Iowa City, Iowa. This battery of tests is now used in the Prairie State testing program in public high schools in Illinois. In addition, test results are used by most colleges and universities in admissions. Scores can be reported to college and scholarship services at the time students register for the ACT, online after the test is taken, or by using a form available in counselor offices. If the latter two options are used there is an additional charge for each score report. Students may take this examination as many times as they choose and report only their highest scores to colleges.

SAT I: (www.collegeboard.org)

Students may elect to use the new Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) rather than the ACT for college admissions. The PSAT scores should be used as a guide in this decision. In addition a few selective colleges seem to prefer the SAT. This three-hour examination is designed to assess critical thinking skills in both verbal and quantitative areas. Since March 2005, students have been required to write an essay. The SAT is administered by the College Board in Princeton, New Jersey. Each subtest is scored from 200 to 800, with a maximum score of 2400. Scores may be reported to colleges using the same procedures used by the ACT. However, if multiple tests are taken, all scores are reported.

SAT II: (www.collegeboard.org)

These one-hour examinations are administered in a variety of subject areas with the possibility that students may take from one to three tests on any scheduled test date. Scores between 200 and 800 are reported for each test. Some private colleges and universities use these test scores in admissions.

Although the SAT I and SAT II are offered on the same date, they may not be taken together. Students anticipating the need for this test will need to register for an earlier SAT I. Go to www.collegeboard.com to determine appropriate SAT II tests, if these will be needed in college admissions. If registrations are mailed to the test companies, the registration dates are postmark dates.

If a student is eligible for special testing accommodation, such as extended time or oral testing, please be aware of the following: The earlier a student is identified with a special testing need, (i.e. 9th grade versus 1lth grade) the more likely permission will be granted by the ACT and SAT testing services.