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Standardized
Exams
What
is the PSAT/NMSQT?
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
measures the critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing
skills that you’ve been developing throughout your life.
It does not measure things like creativity and motivation, and
it doesn’t recognize those special talents that may be important
to colleges.
The
PSAT/NMSQT gives you first-hand practice for the SAT Reasoning
and Subject Tests. It also gives you a chance to qualify for National
Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs.
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Out More and learn
about registration
What
is the SAT Reasoning Test?
The SAT or the Scholastic Assessment Test is a three-hour exam
which measures your verbal and reasoning abilities. It is the
most widely taken standardized college entrance test and an important
element of the college admissions process for many colleges and
universities.
2010-2011
SAT Test dates and Deadlines:
2010-2011
Test Dates |
Test |
U.S.
Registration Deadlines** |
Regular |
Late
(fee applies) |
| October
9, 2010 |
SAT
&
Subject Tests |
September
10, 2010 |
September
24, 2010 |
| November
6, 2010 |
SAT
&
Subject Tests |
October
8, 2010 |
October
22, 2010 |
| December
4, 2010 |
SAT
&
Subject Tests |
November
5, 2010 |
November
19, 2010 |
| January
22, 2011 |
SAT
&
Subject Tests |
December
23, 2010 |
January
7, 2011 |
| March
12, 2011 |
SAT
Only |
February
11, 2011 |
February
25, 2011 |
| May
7, 2011 |
SAT
&
Subject Tests |
April
8, 2011 |
April
22, 2011 |
| June
4, 2011 |
SAT
&
Subject Tests |
May
6, 2011 |
May
20, 2011 |
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Out More and Register
What
is the ACT?
The ACT or the American College Testing Assessment is a three-hour
test which measures academic achievement in English, mathematics,
reading and science reasoning abilities. It is one of the most
widely taken standardized college entrance test in the United
States today.
Students
take either the ACT or the SAT, or both, depending on the requirements
of the colleges the students wishes to apply to. The University
of California and many private colleges require the ACT plus writing.
Please be aware of specific college requirements.
The
CSUMentor test code is 3594.
2010-2011
ACT Test Dates and Deadlines:
Test
Date |
Registration
Deadline |
(Late
Fee Required) |
September
11, 2010 |
August
6, 2010 |
August
7 – 20, 2010 |
October
23, 2010 |
September
17, 2010 |
September
18 – October 1, 2010 |
December
11, 2010 |
November
5, 2010 |
November
6 – 19, 2010 |
February
12, 2011 |
January
7, 2011 |
January
8 – 21, 2011 |
April
9, 2011 |
March
4, 2011 |
March
5 – 18, 2011 |
June
11, 2011 |
May
6, 2011 |
May
7 – 20, 2011 |
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Out More and Register
What
is the difference between the ACT and the SAT?
* The ACT has a science reasoning test; the SAT does not.
* The ACT math includes some trigonometry; the SAT does not.
* The SAT has a guessing penalty; the ACT does not.
* The ACT tests English grammar; the SAT does not.
Before
you take either test, find out which test the college(s) you're
applying to will accept. If the colleges accept either exam, think
about which test would best suit your strengths.
California
Educational Systems at a Glance |
System |
California
Community Colleges (CCC) |
California
State University (CSU) |
University
of California (UC) |
Independent
Colleges and Universities |
#
of campuses |
110 |
23 |
10 |
75 |
College
Entrance Test |
None
required |
ACT
or SAT required for students with grade point averages under
3.00** |
ACT
or SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject tests |
ACT
or SAT (check with college or university of your choice) |
Degrees
offered |
Associate
degrees and vocational certificates |
Bachelors,
Masters and Doctoral degrees |
Bachelors,
Masters, Doctoral and Professional degrees |
Associate,
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and Professional degrees |
student
fees/tuition (subject to change) |
$20/unit
(before financial aid) |
Average
$3451 (before financial aid) |
Average
$7500 (before financial aid) |
Average
$25,600 (before financial aid) |
Financial
Aid |
You
can afford to go to College! Financial Aid is available
from colleges and universities, State and Federal governments,
busi-
nesses and other organizations. All qualified students will
receive a Cal Grant, which is “free” money that
covers full student fees and/or living expenses at California
Community Colleges, California State University, and University
of California. Maximum Cal Grants at independent colleges
and universities are $9,708; the average financial aid package
at these institutions is $24,565.
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**Applicants
who are not required to submit test scores are encouraged
to take standardized admission tests for advising and for
placement in appropriate courses |
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