Registration Deadline for January 26, 2013 SAT Test

SAT Registration deadline for the January 26, 2013 test is December 28, 2012. That falls during Winter Break so it’s a good idea to sign up now! If you are a member of the AVID club or on Free/Reduced lunch, come to the counseling office to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver. To register go too www.collegeboard.org.

The 2012 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness is now available at Collegeboard.org

The 2012 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness is now available at Collegeboard.org

The SAT^® Report on College & Career Readiness: 2012 provides students and families with helpful information about the role and value of the SAT in high schools and higher education, and shines a light on educational inequities that must be overcome to guarantee that all students are ready for, and succeed in, college. When used appropriately, the SAT can be a valuable tool for high school educators, college-bound students, and higher education.

Highlights of the Report:

High School Course Work and SAT Performance

Academic preparedness for college is in large part dependent on the type and rigor of courses that students take in high school. Students in the class of 2012 who reported completing a core curriculum performed better on the SAT than those who did not complete a core curriculum, by an average of 144 points.

SAT Participation and Performance: Class of 2012

More than 1.66 million students took the SAT in the class of 2012, making it the largest class of SAT takers in history. The mean scores for the SAT class of 2012 were 496 in critical reading, 514 in mathematics and 488 in writing. Since 2008, SAT participation has increased 6 percent, while critical reading scores have declined four points, writing scores have declined five points, and mathematics scores have remained stable.

“For more information on the 2012 annual SAT Report on College  & Career Readiness, please visit http://press.collegeboard.org/sat”

More articles that might be of interest:

http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Core-classes-can-help-boost-SAT-scores-3897521.php

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/09/26/3559362/what-the-latest-sat-report-reveals.html#storylink=misearch

Nine Days Left to Register for the SAT!!

Thursday November 1, 2012

As of today, there are only 9 days left to register for December 1^st SAT, the last test that will be accepted for college applications if you are a senior!

If you plan on going to a four-year college or university, this will be your last chance to that the SAT test this year. Make sure you register before November 1 to avoid paying late fees.

If you are in an AVID class or are on the Free/Reduced lunch program, stop by the counseling office to pick up your SAT application fee waiver.

Don’t put this off! Colleges are not flexible on these important deadlines!

SAT Deadlines Coming Up

The late registration deadline for the November 3, 2012 SAT test is next Friday, October 19, 2012. You will need to pay a late registration fee of $27* in addition to the normal $50 fee. If you are eligible for a fee waiver, the waiver will not cover the $27 but will cover the $50. Stop by the counseling office to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.

The registration deadline for the next and last SAT test that can be used  for college applications and admissions purposes will be November 1, 2012 for the December 1,2012. 

Stop by the counseling office to pick up a schedule for both the SAT and the ACT tests and see if you are eligible for a fee waiver.

* Late registration is $27, not $77.

What is the difference between the ACT and the SAT?

Is there any real difference between the ACT and the SAT tests? Yes, there actually is!

Here is some basic information on the differences between the tests and how to choose which one is best for you. 

The SAT and ACT require different skills.

If you:

• Are a fast reader.
• Process information quickly.
• Possesses strong memory.

The ACT may be the test for you:

 It is a more straightforward test but gives less time to finish the test.

The ACT reading section isn’t tricky and contains simple vocabulary, but the challenge is speeding through it. The ACT also tests a student’s short-term memory abilities because, unlike the SAT, it doesn’t give students the specific lines on a passage where the answer can be found.

If you must spend a great deal of time on homework and assignments to earn good grades, the SAT will probably be the better test.

If you:

• Possess strong vocabulary.
• Avid reader.
• Like test-taking strategies.
• Enjoys puzzles.

The SAT may be the test for you:

The SAT requires a strong vocabulary because it inserts words like ephemeral, churlish and phlegmatic into the sentence completion part of the test and in reading passages.

Unlike the ACT, which has simpler reading passages, the SAT reading sections are trickier, but students have a longer time to process.

Because the SAT test contains lots of smoke screens, students who enjoy puzzles can do better. Students who aren’t as strong in grammar can also fare better on the SAT because the grammar rules that the SAT tests are easier to learn ahead of time. The ACT grammar is more difficult.

So, basically, you can examine your strengths and see which test will better suit you. We also recommend taking both the SAT and ACT to see which scores are highest. You can take these in your Junior year, Spring semester to give you an idea which one to retake in your senior year. Of course, you can retake both of them just to give yourself an advantage and a better chance to do as well as possible.

You can stop by the Counseling Office and pick up a hand out that has a more complete breakdown of the differences. You can also fill out a request to see your counselor if you have any questions about this or any other concerns you may have. Utilize them! They are here to help you succeed!

SAT Registration Deadline: Sept. 7, 2012

This Friday, September 7, 2012 is the registration deadline for the October 6, 2012 test!!! If you are planning to take this test, you need to be registered by Friday, September 7, 2012 to avoid paying late fees.

If you are an AVID student or on free/reduced lunch program, stop by the counseling office during lunch or after school and see if you are eligible for a fee waiver. This will save you the $50 registration fee for taking the test. You will need to have your fee waiver BEFORE you register, they will not waive the fee retroactively. Just come into the office and ask the secretary for a fee waiver. 

Remember, you can find practice tests and other excellent tools on the website to help you prepare for this test. You will also find information about financial aid and other topics related to getting into college.

For more information and to register, please click on the link below:

SAT CollegeBoard

Here is a link to the schedule of SAT and ACT tests for the 2012-2013 school year:

SAT ACT Schedule 

Welcome Back Eureka High Students!!!

Schools is back in session and we are done with the first day! Hopefully everyone had a great day and that you are all ready to dive into the year. We know it's going to be a great year!

Seniors and Juniors: Remember that if you are signing up for the SAT (deadline Sept. 7, 2012 for the October 8th test) and you are enrolled in AVID or the free/reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Stop by the counseling office at lunch or after school to see if you qualify.

Our bell schedule will be the same as it was last year:

Regular Schedule:

	Regular School Days
	Time
Zero Period	7:17-8:14
1st Period	8:20-9:17
2nd Period	9:23-10:20
Break	10:20-10:30
3rd Period	10:36-11:33
4th Period	11:39-12:36
Lunch	12:36-1:09
5th Period	1:15-2:12
6th Period	2:18-3:15

Collaboration Mondays:

	Collaboration Mondays (2nd and 4th Monday) Starting September 12, 2011
	Time
Zero Period	7:17-8:14
1st Period	8:20-9:06
2nd Period	9:12-9:58
Break	9:58-10:08
3rd Period	10:14-11:00
4th Period	11:06-11:52
Lunch	11:52-12:25
5th Period	12:31-1:17
6th Period	1:23-2:09

If you need a paper copy of the schedule, you can pick one up in the Counseling Office.

We are off to a great start and we are glad to see all of you here!

First SAT Registration Deadline Is Coming Up!

The registration deadline for the October 6, 2012  SAT test date is coming up on September 7, 2012. If you are an AVID student or on the free/reduced lunch program, you may be eligible for a fee waiver! Come to the counseling office the first week of school to see if you qualify.

New this year!!! You will need to upload a digital photo of yourself that will be placed in your record and on your admission ticket. The guidelines to what is acceptable are found here:

Photo guidelines

Fees for taking the test are $50 this year. You will need to pay that at the time of registration so if you think you qualify for a waiver, don't register until you get one. They will not honor it retroactively.

For more information and to register for the test, click on the link below.

SAT Registration

SAT and ACT Testing Dates for 2012-2013 School Year

Below are the new testing and registration deadlines for both the SAT and the ACT. To register for these upcoming tests, go to the listed websites.

If you are in the AVID program this year or qualify for free or reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. You can come to the counseling office after August 27, 2012 to pick up a waiver if you qualify. 

DO NOT REGISTER before picking up your fee waiver from the counseling office. They will not go back and give you the waiver retroactively.

SAT Testing Dates and Deadlines 2012-2013

SAT Date	Register-By Date	Late Registration		Changes By
		Mail	Phone/ Online
Oct 6, 2012	Sept. 7, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012	Sept. 21, 2012
Nov. 3, 2012	Oct, 4, 2012	Oct. 19, 2012	Oct. 19, 2012	Oct. 19, 2012
Dec. 1, 2012	Nov. 1, 2012	Nov. 16, 2012	Nov. 16, 2012	Nov. 16, 2012
Jan. 26, 2013	Dec. 28, 2012	Jan. 11. 2013	Jan. 11. 2013	Jan. 11. 2013
March 9, 2013	Feb. 8, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013	Feb. 22, 2013
May, 4, 2012	April 5, 2013	April 19, 2013	April 19, 2013	April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013	May 2, 2013	May 17, 2013	May 17, 2013	May 17, 2013

Go to www.collegeboard.org to register.

You can have your scores sent to 4 colleges for free but you need to designate which colleges to send to. It costs $10 each to send them if you don’t designate your choices at registration. You cannot use a fee waiver for late registration.

ACT Testing Dates 2012-1013

 

Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
Test Date	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 8, 2012	August 17, 2012	August 18 – 24, 2012
October 27, 2012	September 21, 2012	September 22 – October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012	November 2, 2012	November 3 – 16, 2012
February 9, 2013*	January 11, 2013	January 12 – 18, 2013
April 13, 2013	March 8, 2013	March 9 – 22, 2013

Go to www.actstudent.org to register

You can have your scores sent to 4 colleges for free but you need to designate which colleges to send to. It costs $10 each to send them if you don’t designate your choices at registration. You cannot use a fee waiver for late registration.

While you are at the websites registering for your tests, check out all of the free practice tests, help and other tools to help you prepare for this test. Take advantage of these tools, they are there for you!