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S.A.T.
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SAT Program Test Dates
2009-10
Test Dates |
Test |
Regular Registration
Deadline
(postmark/submit by) |
LATE Registration
Waiver CANNOT be used |
| October 10, 2009 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
September 9, 2009 |
September 23 |
| November 7, 2009 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
October 1, 2009 |
October 15 |
| December 5, 2009 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
October 30, 2009 |
November 12 |
| January 23, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
December 15, 2009 |
December 30 |
| March 13, 2010 |
SAT only |
February 4, 2010 |
February 18 |
| May 1, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
March 25, 2010 |
April 8 |
| June 5, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
April 29, 2010 |
May 13 |
| October 9, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
September 10, 2010 |
September 14, 2010 |
| November 6, 2010 |
SAT & Subject Tests |
October 8, 2010 |
October 14, 2010 |
Important Information for All Test-Takers
- Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date,
for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.
2009-10 Fees
| Test |
Fees |
| SAT Reasoning Test™ |
$45 |
SAT Subject Tests™
Basic registration fee
Language Tests with Listening (add to basic reg. fee)
All other Subject Tests (add per test to basic reg. fee) |
$20
add $20
add $9
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| Additional Processing Fees
(add to test fees) |
Register by phone
(available only if you have registered before) |
$12.50 |
| Change fee (test type, center, or date change) |
$22 |
| Late fee |
$23 |
| Standby fee |
$38 |
| International processing fee (for students testing in countries
other than the United States, U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico) |
$26 |
| Additional surcharge for testing in India and
Pakistan |
$23 |
| Fees for Receiving Your Scores |
| Early scores by Web |
Free |
Official score report
(automatically mailed after you test) |
Free |
| Scores by phone (fee per call) |
$12.50 |
| Fees for Sending Your Scores |
| Score report requests at registration* |
4 reports included |
| Each additional score report request* |
$9.50 |
| Rush reporting service |
$27
plus
$9.50
for each report |
| Order additional reports by phone service |
$10
plus $9.50
for each report |
Retrieval fee for archived scores
(additional fees may apply) |
$21 |
| Answer Services Fees |
| SAT Question-and-Answer Service (QAS)** |
$18 |
| SAT Student Answer Service (SAS)** |
$12 |
| Additional Services Fees |
| Multiple-choice score verification |
$50† |
| Essay score verification |
$50† |
Refund processing fee
(for overpayments and duplicate payments) |
$7 |
*Students can select the four score report requests included in the
registration up until 11:59 p.m. on the Monday nine days after the published
test date. Score reports selected after that are subject to the regular
score report fee.
**Fees are nonrefundable, except those noted with a double asterisk.
You must have missed your test date to receive a refund for these services.
Orders cannot be refunded, returned, or canceled after shipment.
If you ordered QAS and your order was not fulfilled (for example, because
you had to take a makeup test),
contact us to find out if you are entitled to a refund.
†Reduced to $25 for fee-waiver users.
Payment Notes
Payment must be made in U.S. dollars and in the form of a check, money
order, or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa).
Checks and money orders should be made payable to "The College Board."
Insufficient payment will cause your scores to be delayed.
Do not send cash for payment. We will return unprocessed all
registrations and orders received with cash or checks drawn on non-U.S.
banks or other forms of payment not listed as acceptable. We reserve the
right to electronically collect payments by check. Checks returned to the
College Board for insufficient funds will be re-presented electronically and
your account will be debited for the amount of the check, plus the
state-allowed penalty fee.
In order to:
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Register
Online for SAT (Remember you'll need a credit card or fee waiver
code.)
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Change
test center, date, or test
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Prepare
for SAT with a practice test
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View
or Send Scores
You must go to
http://www.collegeboard.com
High School Codes
Carbondale
Area High School
- 390545
Elk Lake High School
- 391017
E. L. Myers High School -
395255
Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School - 395265
Harrisburg High School
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391650
Jim
Thorpe Area Jr./Sr.High School -
391945
Louis E. Deiruff High School
- 390038
Mahanoy Area - 392355
Mid-Valley
High School -
393103
Millville
Area - 392675
Mount Carmel Area
- 392790
Pittston
Area High School -
395417
Riverside
High School - 394780
Scranton High
School
- 394442
School-Age Mothers Program -
CEEB: use home school code
Shamokin Area
- 394485
Shenandoah
Valley - 394540
Shikellamy
- 394740
Weatherly Area High School
- 395115
West Scranton High
School -
394455
West
Side Area Vocational-Technical School
- 392042
William Allen High School
- 390020
If you can not find the code for your country outside of the U.S. major,
colleges, test center, or high school visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/codelist.html
to search for the proper code.
Overview
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Time |
Content |
Item Types |
Score |
| 60 min. |
Essay; Improving Sentences;
Identifying Sentence Errors; Improving
Paragraphs |
Multiple choice questions (35 min.)
and student-written essay (25 min.) |
200-800 |
Questions reveal how well students use
standard written English. The
multiple-choice questions test students'
ability to identify sentence errors, improve
sentences, and improve paragraphs.
The essay measures the student's skill in
developing a point of view on an issue.
Students must first think critically about
the issue presented in the essay assignment,
forming their own individual perspective on
the topic. Then they must develop that point
of view, using reasoning and evidence based
on their own experiences, readings, or
observations to support their ideas. The
essay is scored by qualified readers, who
take into account such aspects as complexity
of thought, substantiality of development,
and facility with language. A reader does
not judge a work based on its separate
traits, but rather on the total impression
it creates. It is also recognized that an
essay written in a short amount of time will
not be polished, but represents the initial
phase of the writing process: the first
draft.
SAT Preparation
Search your
library for SAT preparation books/CDs.
Practice SAT’s on
http://www.collegeboard.com
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Tests Online Practice Test
Princeton Review Online Demo and Practice Test
Test Prep Review - Free practices
tests for standardized tests such as the
PSAT and SAT plus things to sharpen your
testing skills, even for GED and graduate
level testing.
Peterson's.com - Pick a test and get tips FOR A FEE.
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Flocabulary
- Learn vocabulary by wrapping to hip-hop music. A great way to
build vocabulary for SATs.
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Dictionary.com - Learn
word definitions easily using tools such as Word Of The Day.
Most high school students anticipate the day they sit down to take the
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) with anxiety and dread. After all, for
many, it is the test of all tests.
If you're nervous about the SATs, relax. There are many ways to prepare
for this moment.
In 1926, the first students took the SAT. It had been adapted from a test
administered to army recruits. By 1942, the SAT was required of all college
applicants. These days, there are a few colleges in the United States that
don't require the SAT as a standard part of admissions, but more often than
not it is necessary.
"Typically, here in the western states we look at ACTs [American College
Tests], but SAT scores are accepted," says Mike Echanis. He is the director
of admissions at Idaho State University. So if you plan on attending a
college or university in the U.S., plan on taking the SATs.
What to Expect
You may take the test at your high school, if offered, or at one of the
many testing centers.
Catharine Watters works in the guidance department at Macdonald
Collegiate Institute, a testing center. "Students are in a classroom with 20
to 27 other students. There is an instructor who reads the instructions out
to the students," she says. "Both the instructor and the students must
strictly follow the instructions."
Students are given three hours to complete the test.
In the spring of 2005, the SATs underwent a change in their format. The
SATs now consist of three sections: writing, which includes a short essay;
critical reading, formerly known as verbal section; and math.
In Preparation
How much time you spend preparing for the SATs may make it easier to
complete the test in the given time frame. The better prepared you are, the
more at ease you will be while taking the test.
"Learn what the SAT is about by reading the material you are given when
you register," recommends Jan Gams. Gams is the associate director of public
affairs with College Board.
Margaret Benedict is the founder of College Preparation Services. She
feels that improving one's vocabulary is key to doing well on the SATs. She
recommends that students put emphasis on vocabulary words that will be on
the test.
"There are many books in bookstores that key in on SAT words," she says.
Another preparation option is to take practice tests. There are many
benefits to taking such tests. You can find out what areas you need to work
on. They will give you an idea of how long it will take you to complete the
SATs. If you find it takes you an exceedingly long period of time to
complete a practice test, try taking more tests in order to get your time
down.
Perhaps the best indicator of how you will do on the SAT is the PSAT
(Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test). The PSAT will give you a good idea
of the SAT format. Inquire at your high school guidance office about when
and where the PSAT is available to you.
If you don't mind spending a little more money to bring up your score,
perhaps you'd like to opt for an SAT course. These are available on computer
or through tutorials.
Benedict says her one-on-one tutorials have been known to bring up
students' scores by 200 points. "I show them how to use strategies that
apply to their particular learning style," she says.
The night before you take the test, sleep well, knowing you've done all
you could. Before going in to take the test, eat a good meal. You'll find
you think more clearly without hunger pains.
Test Time
The moment you've prepared for has arrived. "Students are generally very
nervous," says Watters.
Benedict believes that encouragement can go a long way towards easing the
mind of a student getting ready to take the SATs. "A lot of test success is
how you feel. Most students can improve test scores by gaining confidence,"
she says.
So listen closely to the instructions, take a deep breath and relax. Take
each question in turn, carefully reading it and the multiple-choice answers.
When you're finished, be confident in the fact that you've done your best.
What the Results Mean for You
With a high SAT score, you may have more options when it comes time to
choose a college or university. Also, a good score will increase your
chances of getting a scholarship.
If you did not do so well your first time around, take heart. You can
take the test again. "It's better to do it again so you know what types of
questions there are," says Watters. Consider taking the SAT relatively early
in the school year so you have the opportunity to take it more than once.
Remember, SAT scores are just one of the variables taken into
consideration when applying to college. "Other factors are more important,"
says Gams, "such as grades in tough classes."
Echanis is quick to comment that SATs are just part of the student
admissions. "SATs are a factor for admission, but more weight is placed upon
the grade point average in college core entrance subjects," he says.
Even so, the SATs continue to be used as part of the admissions process.
They should be taken seriously and given your best effort.
Links
How the SATs Work
Answers some common questions
http://people.howstuffworks.com/sat1.htm
So You Wanna Ace the SAT?
Find out how
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/acesat/acesat.html
Secrets of the SAT
Learn more about the SAT test
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/index.html
SAT Subject Tests
What are
the SAT Subject Tests and
how do they differ from the
SAT?
The subject matter of the SAT
and SAT Subject Tests couldn't be more
different. The SAT covers
basic math, vocabulary, and
some general reading ability
while the SAT Subject
Tests are designed to measure
specific knowledge in
particular academic areas like
Biology or World History. Each
SAT Subject Test is an
hour long and you can take
anywhere from one to three in
one day.
What SAT
Subject Tests are there to take?
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English Writing |
Chinese with Listening |
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English Literature |
French and French with
Listening |
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Math Level IC |
German and German with
Listening |
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Math Level IIC |
Modern Hebrew |
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United States History |
Italian |
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World History |
Japanese with Listening |
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Biology |
Korean with Listening |
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Chemistry |
Latin |
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Physics |
Spanish and Spanish with
Listening |
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English Language
Proficiency Test |
How do
colleges use the SAT Subject Tests in admissions
decisions?
It must first be said that the
majority of colleges don't
require you to take an SAT
Subject Test
and don't really use them as a
factor in admissions. Of the
third that do ask for them,
the weight given to the SAT
Subject Test varies from school to
school. Usually only the very
best schools use your SAT
Subject Test
scores as an evaluative tool
in the admissions process. So
if you have the ambition of
going to the Ivy League, then
it's important to do well on
these tests. If you plan on
applying to less competitive
colleges, then the SAT Subject
Tests
don't merit as much concern.
Of the colleges that require
you to take the SAT Subject Tests, most ask for
you to take three. And of
those three, most require the
Writing exam and either of the
Math choices (IC or IIC). The
third choice is up to you (how
nice of them).
The great thing about the
third choice is that you can
take any test you think you
might excel in. So if you're a
history buff or you speak
Latin like Caesar, then this
is your chance to shine.
The third exam is also usually
a great place to show your
knowledge in the field you
plan to pursue in college. If
you are applying to the premed
program, it may be a good idea
to take the Biology test. If
you want to study for a degree
in French literature, take the
French test.
Unfortunately, the Writing and
Math tests usually carry more
weight than the others so
these tests merit the most
preparation. The great thing
is that they can be easily
prepared for.
Can I
take more than three?
Sure, go ahead. If you think
you are going to do well on
numerous tests, it can only
help your application.
How are
these tests scored?
All of the tests are scored on
a 200 - 800 scale, just like
the SAT math and verbal
sections.
How
should I prepare?
The majority of students find
themselves in most need for
preparation on the Writing and
Math tests. You have a few
options. If you are feeling
confident enough to study on
your own, check out The
Princeton Review's "Cracking
the SAT II Writing" and "Cracking the SAT Math
Subject Test".
Many people find an SAT II
classroom course to be the
most effective way to prepare
for the exam. The Princeton
Review offers courses in Math
IC, Math IIC, Writing,
Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics. Our courses have
lively, enthusiastic
instructors who really know
their stuff; small, focused
classes; extra help when you
need it; top notch materials;
and most importantly, proven
results! Our students
improve an average of 137
points on the SAT Subject
Test
Writing test and 83 points
on the SAT Subject Test Math IC or IIC
tests.*
*
2002 Princeton Review SAT II
Course Study, International
Communications Research
Where are SAT Subject Tests
(formerly the SAT II) required?
Some colleges require or recommend that
you take an SAT II subject test.
Look at the list below for Pennsylvania
and surrounding states. If no
bracketed statement follows the name of
the college, SAT II tests are REQUIRED for
admission to that school. In all other
cases-SAT II recommended or known special
circumstances-specific information is
provided.
A special note to home schooled students:
your requirements may be somewhat more
extensive than those for individuals that
attend public or private school. Please
be certain to check with each individual
college or university regarding SAT II
requirements (or recommendations) for home
schooled students.
In all cases, however, be certain
to double-check with the school(s)
to which you are applying to assure that
information on SAT II testing is both
accurate and up-to-date. Sources of
information consulted in the compilation
of this list include: "The College
Handbook 2004", published by The
College Board; individual college catalogs
and web pages; direct telephone contact
with individual admission offices; and
Cigus Vanni, Counselor, Cherry Hill High
School West.
PENNSYLVANIA
Allegheny College [SAT II
Writing test and one other SAT II test in
intended major recommended]
Bryn Mawr College [ACT may be
submitted in lieu of both SAT I/II]
California University of Pennsylvania
[recommended]
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
[recommended]
Dickinson College [SAT I and ACT
optional, SAT II recommended]
Franklin and Marshall College
[ACT may be submitted in lieu of both SAT
I/II; SAT II Writing required if not in
top ten percent of class or if submitting
ACT]
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
[SAT II Biology and SAT II Chemistry
required of all applicants to Medical
Technology program]
Lafayette College [SAT II
optional, considered for placement in math
and
in languages if submitted]
Lehigh University [recommended]
Saint Joseph's University
[recommended]
Susquehanna University
[recommended]
University of Pennsylvania [ACT may
be submitted in lieu of both SAT I/II]
Ursinus College [recommended]
Valley Forge Christian College
[recommended]
Villanova University [required
for placement in French and Spanish]
NEW JERSEY
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison
[recommended]
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck
[recommended]
New Jersey Institute of Technology
[recommended]
Princeton University [required]
Stevens Institute of Technology
[SAT II required of all applicants to
accelerated and dual degree programs;
recommended for all other applicants]
The College of New Jersey [SAT II
Writing required for placement]
NEW YORK
Alfred University (private
division, not state-school division)
[recommended]
Barnard College [ACT may be
submitted in lieu of both SAT I/II; if SAT
I/II submitted, must take SAT II Writing;
SAT II Literature; and one of student
choice]
City University of New York (CUNY),
Brooklyn and Queens campuses [required for
all Honors and scholarship candidates,
recommended for all other applicants]
Colgate University [ACT may be
submitted in lieu of both SAT I/II]
Columbia University, Fu Foundation
College of Engineering
Cooper Union [SAT II Math IC or
IIC and Physics or Chemistry required of
engineering applicants]
Cornell University [required of
the following schools and majors: Arts and
Sciences; Human Ecology; Engineering;
Industrial/Labor Relations; Hotel
Management; and Architecture]
Fordham University [recommended]
Hamilton College [submit one of
the following: ACT; SAT I; three SAT II
tests; three Advanced Placement (AP)
tests; three International Baccalaureate (IB)
tests; or a combination of any three of
the preceding exams, provided that at
least one is verbal and one is
quantitative]
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
[SAT II optional, considered for
admission if submitted by February 15]
Jewish Theological Seminary of America,
Albert List College [SAT II Writing
required; three SAT II tests required for
applicants to Double Degree Program with
Barnard]
New York University (NYU) [SAT II
Writing and two other SAT II tests
required of applicants to accelerated
BA/MD program, recommended for all other
applicants]
Polytechnic University, Brooklyn and
Long Island campuses [recommended]
Pratt Institute [SAT Writing and
Math IC required for all applicants to
program in architecture]
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
[SAT II in math and science required of
all applicants to accelerated degree
programs and must be taken by November 1
of senior year]
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
[recommended]
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
[recommended]
Sarah Lawrence College [three
SAT II tests may be submitted in lieu of
SAT I or ACT]
Skidmore College [recommended]
State University of New York (SUNY)
at Stony Brook [recommended]
Union College [three SAT II
tests may be submitted in lieu of SAT I or
ACT; applicants to accelerated degree
programs must submit both SAT I and SAT II
tests]
University of Rochester [two SAT
II tests required of all applicants to
Early Medical Scholars Program;
recommended for all other applicants]
Vassar College [ACT may be
submitted in lieu of both SAT I/II]
Wagner College [SAT II Biology
required of all applicants to Physician
Assistant program; recommended for all
other applicants]
Webb Institute (of Naval
Architecture)
MARYLAND
Goucher College [SAT II
optional, considered in admission if
submitted]
Johns Hopkins University [ACT may
be submitted in lieu of both SAT I/II]
OHIO
Case Western Reserve University
[recommended]
Oberlin College [recommended,
especially SAT II Writing]
Ohio Wesleyan University
[recommended]
Wittenberg University
[recommended]
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