ACT & SAT

It is the student's responsibility to find out which tests are required by the colleges in which he/she is interested. Pick up ACT and SAT applications in the Guidance and Counseling Office. Mail directly to ACT or SAT . Indicate on the applications to which college you want scores sent.

PSAT FOR JUNIORS
October 17, 2007

PLAN TEST FOR SOPHOMORES
November 7, 2007

EXPLORE TEST FOR FRESHMEN
November 7, 2007

PRACTICE ACT FOR JUNIORS
November 7, 2007

Juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT this fall. The test will be given on October 17. It is the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test (for juniors only).

On November 7, 2007, the practice ACT test will be given to all juniors, the PLAN test will be given to all sophomores, and the EXPLORE test will be given to all freshmen. More information regarding this testing will be printed in the November newsletter.

ACT/SAT PREPARATION RESOURCES

Thornton High School has the following resources to help students prepare for the ACT/ SAT Tests:

•  CD Programs

- "Active Prep" (ACT Test Review/Practice)

- Peterson's ACT & SAT Test Prep

- "One-on-One" with the SAT

- "Inside the SAT "

•  Websites

•  www.act.org/aap/index (ACT)

•  www.collegeboard.org ( SAT )

•  www.review.com

•  www.collegequest.com

•  Review books, sample tests, and self-help aides are available for student use.

•  Getting Into the ACT

•  Peterson's ACT & SAT Success

•  Barron's SAT Preparation

•  Panic Plan for the ACT & SAT

•  ACT English & Math Flash