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The Heart of Geronimo

SAT/ACT

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The ACT logo features bold black letters with a red accent.

SAT

In October, all 11th-grade students participate in the PSAT, a national standardized test that also serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship program. This free opportunity is also extended to interested 9th and 10th graders. For students planning to take the SAT, registration is available through CollegeBoard's SAT Suite website. 

For test dates, please visit the SAT website.

Please Note:

You must submit a photo during the SAT test registration process. The photo you provide will become part of your Admission Ticket. You will be asked to upload a digital photo during online registration. Your appearance in the photo must match how you will look on the day of the test or you will not be admitted to the test. Please see the SAT websites for more information.

It is vital that you pay attention to deadlines and register on time

  • Free Online Practice Tools:
  • Take the official SAT practice test and get:
  • Personalized score report
  • Answer explanations
  • Information about what skills are tested on the SAT at: SAT Prep
  • Suggestions for improvement
  • Sample questions at the Subject Test Preparation Center at: Subject Tests

To Register create a Free Online Account:

  • Go to the College Board Website
  • Register
  • Find the best test center
  • View and send scores
  • Access and print Admission Ticket

You Can Also:

  • Use the practice center to:
  • Receive The Office SAT Question of the Day
  • Know what to expect on the test
  • Understand directions ahead of time
  • Read answer explanations
  • Find how tests are scored

SAT – Reading/Writing/Math

  • 2 sections of math – one with using a calculator/ one without using a calculator
  • Fewer questions than ACT but more challenging questions so you have more time to answer
  • 154 questions / no essay – 180 minutes
  • Reading – 52 questions / 65 minutes
  • 10 minute break
  • Writing/Language – 44 questions / 35 minutes
  • Math (no calculator) – 20 questions / 25 minutes
  • 5 minute break
  • Math (calculator) – 38 questions / 55 minutes

Score Range

  • SAT – composite score of 400-1600

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Need to score above 1300 on the SAT

ACT

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For test dates, please visit the ACT website

Reminder:

You must submit a photo during the ACT test registration process. The photo you provide will become part of your Admission Ticket. You will be asked to upload a digital photo during online registration. Your appearance in the photo must match how you will look on the day of the test or you will not be admitted to the test. Please see the ACT websites for more information.

It is vital that you pay attention to deadlines and register on time.

You must use a valid credit card to register online.
Fees are nonrefundable unless noted with an asterisk.

To Register create a Free online account:

Register for the ACT
Choose your test date, test option, and test center

You can also:

  • Make changes to your registration
  • View your scores at no charge
  • Send scores to additional colleges
  • Complete or update your Student Profile so colleges can target their information to you
  • Know immediately whether your preferred test center has space for you to test
  • Decide where to report your scores
  • Receive e-mail updates, including when your score is ready

*Note: If you need to request test accommodations or extended time for the first time, you must register by mail and include a completed request or application with your completed registration folder. If you need to register by mail, get a registration packet from your counselor.

Test Practice FREE Websites

ACT – English (Reading/Writing)/Math/Science

  • More questions than the SAT / less time per question to answer
  • 215 questions/ 1 optional essay – 175 minutes total for the test
  • English – 75 questions / 45 minutes
  • Math – 60 questions / 60 minutes
  • Reading – 40 questions / 35 minutes
  • Science – 40 questions / 35 minutes

Score Range

  • ACT – composite score of 1-36

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Need to score at least a 28 on the ACT