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SAT & ACT

What are the Dates of the SAT & ACT?

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What are the SAT & ACT?

In general, the SAT and the ACT are tests that attempt to measure college readiness and future academic success.

Typically, when a student applies to a California State University or a University of California college the colleges look at the following:
  1. Students must take a sequence of high school courses that students must complete (with a grade of C or better) to be minimally eligible for admission (typically referred to as A through G)
  2. SAT or ACT Composite Scores 
  3. For the University of California campuses, you will need to answer personal insight questions.

In general, private colleges require the SAT or ACT for admittance.  In this case it is best to check with the specific college to find out admission requirements.  To research independent colleges go to the California Private Colleges and Universities (AICCU) website.

What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT?
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According to the Princeton Review:
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Ways to Prepare for the SAT/ACT


 Take a Free Practice Test
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Try searching for "Free Practice SAT" or "Free Practice ACT"
For example:  College Board offers free practice tests:  Click Here

 Buy/Rent/Borrow SAT or ACT Preparation Books
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Your local school or public library should have SAT and ACT preparation books available to check out.  Often these books contain strategies and practice tests.
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Take a Free Online Class
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The Kahn Academy is a non-profit educational organization that is working in conjunction with the Collegeboard to offer a free Online SAT preparation class

To start the class, click here

Take a Preparation Class
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There are "For Profit" organizations that specialize in helping students study and prepare for the ACT and SAT

Some of those organizations include:  The Princeton Review and MeriEducation


Santiago Counseling Presentation on the ACT/SAT

The Santiago Counseling Department Presents:
Welcome to the ACT and SAT
​2018

This presentation offers an overview of both the ACT and SAT.  It explains how colleges use the scores, how much the tests cost and the dates that they are offered.   The conclusion of the presentation gives advice on preparing for the ACT and SAT as well as opportunities that Santiago High School offers for test preparation. 

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    • Johnny Campos Chav-Cot, AVID A-K and EL students Contact Form
    • Christine Berg Cou-Gr Contact Form
    • Nathan Theune Gu-Lee Contact Form
    • Maritza Partida Lef-Mc, AVID L-Z Contact Form
    • Randy Thomas Mea-Ramn Contact Form
    • Kristen Matsumoto Ramo-Sme Contact Form
    • Valencia Applegate Smi-Z Contact Form
    • Sandy Sullivan Contact Form
  • Academic
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    • 9th Grade
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      • 12th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
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      • Tutoring and Extra Help
    • Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
    • Summer Assignments
    • SAT & ACT
    • College Information >
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      • California State University
      • Community Colleges
      • College Search Tips
    • NCAA ELIGIBILITY
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