ACT

Sachem North CEEB Code/High School Code:  332-762

ACT Test Center #: 191390

 

Register for the ACT:

There are two ways to register...

          - Online at www.actstudent.org - You must create a student account and then follow the instructions to register online. 

          - By Mail - Pick up a paper registration packet outside the guidance office, which must be postmarked by the deadline date.

** NOTE:  Make sure that you include the CEEB/high school code indicated above when you register.  If you do not include this code, the guidance office will not receive a copy of your score report.  If you are a student who receives testing accommodations, please see your counselor prior to registering for the exam.

IMPORTANT:  The Writing Section of the ACT is optional.  Registration with writing requires an additional fee.   Some colleges may require that the ACT be taken with the Writing Section in order for your score to be considered.  Please check the requirements of each college to which you plan to apply to determine if you must register with the Writing Section.  In some cases, the ACT taken with the Writing Section may be used in placed of SAT Subject Tests.  This depends on the stipulations of each individual college.

 

ACT Dates 2011-2012:

2009-2010 Test Dates
Regular Registration Deadline

Late Registration

(late fees apply)

September 10, 2011 * August 12, 2011 August 13 – 26, 2011
October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 - 30, 2011
December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 5 – 18, 2011
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 - 23, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012

 * Note:  Sachem does not participate in the September administration of the ACT.  Only a few local schools offer the test in September.  To find a test center, you may check the ACT web site.

 

Important Information for All Test-Takers:

- Refer to your admission ticket for your testing location.  Sachem ACT test administrations take place at Samoset Middle School.

- Plan to arrive at the test center by 7:30 a.m.  Testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

- Make sure to bring:

  • Student ID/Photo Identification
  • Admissions Ticket
  • Number 2 Pencils
  • Calculator (refer to the ACT Calculator Policy to make sure your calculator is acceptable)

Preparing for the ACT:

For ACT review, check out the Test Prep section of the ACT's website. 

 

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