College Readiness

How to Improve SAT or ACT Scores
(taken from www.ehow.com)

According to the College Board, "more than two million students take the SAT every year." Though some colleges do not require the SAT, most colleges want the scores that may predict a student's success in college. The SAT is one of the most important tests college-bound students face. There are a number of strategies students can use to improve their SAT scores.

1.  The best way to improve SAT scores is to practice taking the test.
·         Take the practice test as many times as you like beginning as early as your freshman year.
·         Take the PSAT your sophomore year and at the beginning of your junior year.
·         Take the SAT your junior year.Wait at least six months, then take the SAT again your senior year.
·         With practice, you will build the confidence to do well and improve your SAT scores.
·         Sign up for a mock SAT or ACT test at http://www.skylineptsa.org/programs/collegereadiness.htm

2. Buy a study guide, but beware. Many mass produced study guides are not up-to-date on testing material.

3. Consider taking a course. We offer a course through www.SATPrep.org. Talk with your guidance counselor to find other options.

4. Bookmark the College Board website and visit it daily. Answer the daily question. Practice the critical reading that contains 19 sentence completion questions and 48 reading questions. Practice the 44 multiple choice math questions and 10 student response questions. Read approaches to the 25-minute essay and examples of the essay. Practice the multiple choice questions in writing that measure your grammar and communication skills. Take a practice test online. Look at the online course that has a free tour.

5. If you are a junior and have taken the SAT for the first time, you may want to wait six months before taking the test again. Taking the test less than six months apart will not be of any benefit. Time is needed for more preparation. Colleges take the top scores from each year, so don't hurry on the testing. Read more, work on vocabulary, take more challenging classes your senior year, practice grammar and math skills and do a daily SAT question.

Mock Test Sign Up Forms

Key Dates for College Readiness Program–2010-2011

Sept 10	Registration deadline SAT Prep Course “A” beginning on Sept 15	Sign up at www.SATPrep.org or call: (425) 823-1370
Sept 15	SAT Prep Course “A”	Course runs 3 weeks Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:15pm beginning Sept 15 ending Oct 4
Sept 20	Registration deadline Mock SAT Test on Sept 25	Sign up at www.SATPrep.org or call: (425) 823-1370
Sept 25	Mock SAT Test	7:30am-12:30pm, Skyline
Oct 2	Registration deadline Mock ACT Test on Oct 9	Register online at http://www.skylineptsa.org/programs/collegereadiness.htm
Oct 9	Mock ACT Test	8am-12pm, Skyline
Nov 23	Registration deadline for SAT Prep Course “C” beginning on Nov 23	Sign up at www.SATPrep.org or call: (425) 823-1370
Nov 29	SAT Prep Course “C”	Course runs Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:45-6:30pm beginning Nov 29 and ending Jan 19
Feb 7	Registration deadline Mock SAT Test on Feb 12	Sign up at www.SATPrep.org or call: (425) 823-1370
Feb 12	Mock SAT Test	7:30am-12:30pm, Skyline
Feb 26	Registration deadline Mock ACT Test on March 5	Register online at http://www.skylineptsa.org/programs/collegereadiness.htm
March 5	Mock ACT Test	8am-12pm, Skyline
March 8	Registration deadline SAT Prep Course “D” beginning on March 14	Sign up at www.SATPrep.org or call: (425) 823-1370
March 14	SAT Prep Course “D”	Course runs Mondays 5:30-8:15pm beginning March 14 and ending April 25.
Apr 19	Registration deadline Mock SAT Test on Apr 23	Sign up at www.SATPrep.org or call: (425) 823-1370
Apr 23	Mock SAT Test	7:30am-12:30pm, Skyline