SAT & ACT TIPS
Study, Study, Study – Studying is key to getting a good score on the SAT or ACT. Don’t wait until the night before to start. You can buy an official study guide at Barnes and Noble for less than $20, or go to your local library and check out the study guides they have available.
Get plenty of sleep before the test – Eight hours is recommended, and getting more sleep will help you stay awake during the test and feel rested.
Turn your phone OFF – You don’t want that duck ringtone interrupting the test.
Bring your own graphing calculator – They do not provide them for you.
Bring your own snacks – Brain food is always good, like blueberries or anything whole grain.
Take advantage of breaks – Utilize all breaks given, eat a snack, walk around, use the restroom and clear your head.
Wear comfortable clothes – You’re going to be there for almost four hours, so wear something you’re comfortable in. The rooms can be cold, so it’s always safe to bring a sweatshirt or hoodie.
Bring a wrist watch – Just in case there’s no clock, rely on your watch to know how much time you have left per section. However, make sure there aren’t any alarms set. If your watch goes off during the test, it will be invalidated.
Celebrate afterwards – Go out to lunch somewhere after your test or do one of your favorite activities to celebrate your SAT or ACT completion.
TO REGISTER
To register for the SAT, go to www.collegeboard.com , sign in or create an account, then click the ‘Register’ tab at the top of your screen and follow the steps given. SAT registration costs $51.
To register for the ACT, go to www.actstudent.org and sign in or create an account. Click the ‘Registration’ tab at the top of your screen and follow the steps given. ACT registration costs $36.50 without the writing portion and $52.50 with the writing portion.
TESTING DATES
SAT: Dec. 7, 2013
Register by: Nov. 8, 2013
ACT: Dec. 14, 2013
Register by: Nov. 8, 2013
SAT: Jan. 25, 2014
Register by: Dec. 27, 2013
ACT: Feb. 8, 2014
Register by: Jan. 10, 2014
SAT: March 8, 2014
Register by: Feb. 7, 2014
ACT: April 12, 2014
Register by: March 7, 2014
SAT: May 3, 2014
Register by: April 4, 2014
SAT: June 7, 2014
Register by: May 9, 2014
ACT: June 14, 2014
Register by: May 9, 2014
