TEST PREPARATION – ACT and SAT
ACT
Student registration: www.actstudent.org
About the ACT: The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT’s writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score.
2018-2019 National ACT Test Dates
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TEST DATE
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE
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LATE FEE REQUIRED
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September 8, 2018
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August 10, 2018
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August 13 – 26, 2018
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October 27, 2018
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September 28, 2018
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September 29 – October 14, 2018
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December 8, 2018
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November 2, 2018
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November 3 – 19, 2018
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February 9, 2019
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January 11, 2019
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January 12 – 18, 2019
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April 13, 2019
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March 8, 2019
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March 9 – March 25, 2019
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June 8, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 4 – May 20, 2019
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July 13, 2019
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June 14, 2019
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June 15 – 24, 2019
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LVMHS encourages students to take the ACT at least once prior to the STATE ACT test date for 11th grade students on March 20, 2019.
SAT
Student registration: www.collegeboard.org
About the SAT: The SAT has four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, Math (no calculator) and Math (with calculator). In addition, an optional essay is recommended or required by some colleges.
2018-2019 National SAT Test Dates
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TEST DATE
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE
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LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
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August 25, 2018
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July 27, 2018
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August 15, 2018
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October 6, 2018
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September 7, 2018
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September 16, 2018
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November 3, 2018
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October 5, 2018
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October 24, 2018
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December 1, 2018
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November 2, 2018
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November 20, 2018
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March 9, 2019
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February 8, 2019
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February 27, 2019
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May 4, 2019
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April 5, 2019
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April 24, 2019
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June 1, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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Free test preparatory lessons:
https://www.chegg.com/free-test-prep-lessons/act/
https://academy.act.org/
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
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CAREER INFORMATION
MyPlan: https://www.myplan.com/majors/index.php
See career options for a variety of majors in college.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
CareerOneStop: https://www.careeronestop.org/
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