TESTING INFORMATION
When you register for SAT and/or ACT don't forget to:
-Code B.H.S. so the school receives your scores: 100543
-Send scores to colleges and/or universities you are interested in
What to bring on Test Day:
-Admission Ticket
-Valid Photo Identification (Driver's License, School ID,etc.)
-Two #2 pencils
-Calculator
-Watch (to pace yourself during testing-optional, but recommended)
ACT Test Dates 2009-2010
One of two College Admissions test.
Recommended to take in 11th and 12th grade.
$46 Fee (Includes Writing Portion)
$31 Fee (Without Writing Portion)
Registration: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/index.html
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
September 12, 2009 August 7, 2009
October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009
December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009
February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010
April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010
June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010
SAT Test Dates 2009-2010
One of two College Admissions test.
Recommended to take in 11th and 12th grade.
$45 Fee (Includes Writing Portion)
SAT II- subject tests (ranges between $29-$49)
(SAT II subject tests are only required by selective colleges for admission and placement)
Registration: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html
TEST DATE TEST(S) OFFERED REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 10, 2009 SAT & SAT II September 9, 2009
Novermber 7, 2009 SAT & SAT II October 1, 2009
December 5, 2009 SAT & SAT II October 30, 2009
January 23, 2010 SAT & SAT II December 15, 2009
March 13, 2010 SAT only February 4, 2010
May 1, 2010 SAT & SAT II March 25, 2009
June 5, 2010 SAT & SAT II April 29, 2010
FCAT Test Dates 2009-2010
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
Purpose: A measure of student reading, mathematics, writing, and science skills.
FCAT information: http://fcat.fldoe.org/
More specific dates for FCAT testing will posted as they become available.
FALL FCAT: October 2009
FCAT Writing: February 2010
Make Ups: February 2010
FCAT Reading: March 2010
Make Ups: March 2010
FCAT Math: March 2010
Make Ups: March 2010
FACT Science: March 2010
Make Ups: March 2010
FCAT Reading Retakes: March 2010
FCAT Math Retakes: March 2010
Make Ups (for all Retakes): March 2010
AP Exams
Advanced Placement Exams
Purpose: Possible college credit and placement in college
Optional, but strongly recommended for students registered in AP courses.
Available to students in grades 9th-12th.
These tests are administered in May, typically off campus.
AP Exam Schedule (2010):
PLAN
Interest and aptitude test used to assist in educational and career planning.
Practice test for the ACT college admission test.
Strongly recommended for all 10th grade students.
This test is administered in the fall at BHS.
The plan is free for students (paid for by the state).
PSAT
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
Practice test for the SAT college admission test.
Qualifies Juniors for National Merit Semi-Finalists
Strongly recommended for academically talented students
Offered to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (only 11th grade scores count for National Merit)
This test wil be administered on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at BHS. Students should arrive at 7:30am. The exam will be conducted from 8:00am to 11:00am. There is a $20 fee
and registration begins at Open House, September 15th. After that date students may register for the PSAT in the Guidance Reception Office (Room 2-006). LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
An interest and aptitude test to assist students with career planning.
Includes the Interest Finder (IF) interest inventory.
This is an optional test, but is required for students planning to enter the military.
This test is administered to students in 10th/11th grade on an appointment basis.
This test is free and is given in the fall at BHS or at Recruitment Centers.
CPT
College Placement Test
Purpose: To determine placement of students within colleges' curriculum
Required by some colleges for admission or placement in classes.
This test is for 12th graders or students wishing to dual enroll in 11th grade.
Free for Santa Fe College (SFC) applicants
This test is offered at SFC on a walk-in basis:
-Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
-Friday 8am-2pm.
For other testing times call (352) 395-9791 to make an appointment.
Study guides are available at the SFC bookstore or on line at:
http://admin.sfcollege.edu/~acres/assess/cpt.htm
PE Waiver Exam
The Personal Fitness/PE Waiver Exam will be given in December 2009, and April 2010, on dates and times to be determined. Students must letter twice at the junior varsity/varsity level (same sport or two different sports) BEFORE you are eligible to take the exam. The Coach Verification Form is available from Mr. Timmons, the Guidance Secretary, and must be completed and returned to him to get on the list.