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       All colleges require an entrance exam and most will accept ACT or SAT or both.
You can also take the CPT (College Placement Test)  to determine if you need remediation.
Remember!  Florida Bright Futures does not pay for remediation courses.
You MUST have an ACT, SAT or CPT to qualify for Florida Bright Futures.


Students must register for test.
You may pick up your registration packet in the
Guidance office or register online and print your admission ticket at:


SAT
: www.collegeboard.com


or

ACT: www.act.org
DON'T WAIT!!
Sign up before the deadline...
 

SAT Testing Dates

2008 - 2009

2008-09
Test Dates
Test U.S. Registration Deadlines* International Registration Deadlines**
Regular Late
(a fee applies)
Early
(International only)
Regular
October 4, 2008 SAT &
Subject Tests
September 9, 2008 September 16, 2008 August 26, 2008 September 9, 2008
November 1, 2008 SAT &
Subject Tests
September 26, 2008 October 10, 2008 September 10, 2008 September 26, 2008
December 6, 2008 SAT &
Subject Tests
November 5, 2008 November 18, 2008 October 15, 2008 November 5, 2008
January 24, 2009 SAT &
Subject Tests
December 26, 2008 January 6, 2009 December 3, 2008 December 26, 2008
March 14, 2009 SAT only February 10, 2009 February 24, 2009 N/A N/A
May 2, 2009 SAT &
Subject Tests
March 31, 2009 April 9, 2009 March 11, 2009 March 31, 2009
June 6, 2009 SAT &
Subject Tests
May 5, 2009 May 15, 2009 April 15, 2009 May 5, 2009

 

 



ACT Testing Dates
2008–2009
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 13, 2008* August 12, 2008 August 13 – 22, 2008
October 25, 2008 September 19, 2008 September 20 – October 3, 2008
December 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 November 8 – 20, 2008
February 7, 2009** January 6, 2009 January 7 – 16, 2009
April 4, 2009 February 27, 2009 February 28 – March 13, 2009
June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 May 9 – 22, 2009


To enter the testing room on the day of the test you should have:

Admission Ticket
or
Registration Form with check enclosed
(for stand-by only)


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Want help increasing your vocabulary in preparation for the SAT?  This site is for you!

 


 

OK, so they're actually just trying to sell you their stuff, but you can pick up some tips on test-taking strategies, boost your vocabulary, and find out how to work out some tricky math problems-all for free.
 

PowerPrep offers SAT prep classes, including a free weekly SAT Classroom.
 

Provided by Scholastic Testing Systems, Inc., this site offers almost 40 skill lessons to work on your math and verbal abilities.  Each lesson has a few SAT questions at no extra charge.

 

Head for this SAT prep site for test-taking tips, practice questions, and learn the 100 most common SAT vocabulary words.
 

Every day the good folks at Merriam-Webster post a new word of the day.   They provide a sentence and definition, along with a "Did you know" fact.  You can also look up previous words of the day and a "Words from the Lighter Side" website devoted to "cool" words.


 
Register for the SAT's and practice your test-taking skills with The College Board's SAT Question of the Day.

 

More Help With Planning Your Future

Find out which college is good for you. This site ranks colleges in a number of different categories.
The Princeton Review helps with planning your life after high school.

 
 

This web site is provided to give you information and resources to
assist you in charting a course in the right direction to meet your goals.
This web site created and maintained by
Janet Cauble, Career Specialist
Department of Career Education
Putnam County School District

info@putnamschools.org