| SAT Test Dates 2008-2009 Online Registration/Information
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late Fee Required) |
| 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 |
February 10, 2009 |
February 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 |
March 31, 2009 |
April 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
ACT Test Dates 2008-2009Online
Registration/Information
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late Fee Required) |
| September 13, 2008 |
August 12, 2008 |
August 13 – 22, 2008 |
| 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 |
For more information about the SAT/ACT, you may contact your school counselor or go to the above link(s).
SAT vs. ACT: How do the Tests Compare?
What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? They’re both standardized tests and they both factor into the college admissions process. To learn about the differences between the two tests and how they compare, take a look at the chart below.
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 SAT
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ACT |
When is it administered? |
Seven times per year |
Six times per year |
What is the test structure? |
Ten-section exam : Three Critical Reading, three Math, three Writing, and one Experimental. The Experimental section is masked to look like a regular section. |
Four-section exam : English, Math, Reading , and Science Reasoning. An Experimental section is added to tests on certain dates only, and is clearly experimental. |
What is the test content? |
Math : up to 9th grade basic geometry and Algebra II. Science: none.
Reading : sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension.
Writing: an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice. |
Math : up to trigonometry. Science: charts, experiments. Reading : four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science.
English: stresses grammar. |
Is there a penalty for wrong answers? |
Yes |
No |
How is the test scored? |
200-800 per section, added together for a combined score. A 2400 is the highest possible combined score. |
1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. A 36 is the highest possible composite score. |
Are all scores sent to schools? |
Yes . If a student requests a score report be sent to specific colleges, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken. |
No . There is a "Score Choice" option. Students can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which scores the schools will see. |
Are there other uses for the exams? |
Scholarship purposes. |
Scholarship purposes. Certain statewide testing programs. |
Best time to register? |
At least six weeks before the test date |
At least four weeks before the test date |
Need more information? |
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
(609) 771-7600
www.ets.org
The College Board
www.collegeboard.com |
ACT, Inc. :
(319) 337-1000
www.ACT.org |
Source: www.princetonreview.com
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