Students normally take the ACT or SAT in February or April of their junior year. Most colleges will accept either the ACT or SAT as a college entrance exam. Students are only required to take the ACT or SAT for entrance into a 4-year college or university, however technical/community colleges may accept the ACT or SAT in place of their placement tests.
Registration
Our school code for SAT or ACT registration is 241-160.
Registration for the ACT can be found at www.actstudent.org
*You are able to check on the ACT website whether your college requires the Writing test.
Registration for the SAT can be found at sat.collegeboard.org/register
*There are also SAT subject tests that some colleges require. The fee for these tests varies.
Houston students most commonly take the ACT at sites in Caledonia, Winona or La Crosse Students take the SAT in Rochester.
Reminders:
ACT fee waivers are available for students whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch or are experiencing financial difficulties.
Students should try to use all 4 college choices to send their scores to. If scores need to be sent later, there is a cost to send. In addition, MOST colleges now require students to send official ACT scores to them. An official score comes directly from the testing agency to the college/university.
There is also a requirement to upload a student photo for registration for the ACT. Please make sure you complete this important step.
Please make sure you have printed off your admission ticket following registration. You will need this for entrance to the test and it also has very important information listed including reporting time, ID requirements and what you can and cannot have during the test.
ACT Preparation
ACT/SAT prep books are available in the guidance office and are updated each year with test-taking strategies and a practice test. In addition, the following workshops/websites are helpful for preparing for the ACT/SAT:
Each fall, WSU holds an ACT workshop. There is a cost to attend, however scholarships are available for qualified students.
Each January/February, HHS holds an ACT Prep Workshop at HHS. See Community Education for registration and details.
SAT preparation
Students can prepare for the SAT by taking the PSAT in October of their junior year. Separate registration is required for this test. See the guidance office for details.
ACT/SAT prep books are available in the guidance office and are updated each year with test-taking strategies and a practice test. In addition, the following workshops/websites are helpful for preparing for the ACT/SAT:
Please note:
Students with a disability (currently on an IEP or 504 plan) may qualify for accommodations for college entrance exams, such as the ACT/SAT. Please see your high school counselor to discuss requirements.
Contact: Crystal Sobotta