1. Determine which test to take
2. Plan your test date
Suggested Timeline
Junior Year
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3. Register for the test
Registration deadlines are a month before test dates. If youth has free or reduced lunch, they can get a voucher from their school counselor to register for free.
SAT Registration
ACT Registration
SAT Registration
ACT Registration
4. Prepare for the test
Start test prep at least two months before taking the test. There are many test prep. Resources, but here are a few to get started:
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
The Khan Academy now offers free online SAT preparation in partnership with the College Board.
ASPIRE
http://www.aspireoregon.org/
Administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission, ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) is Oregon’s official mentoring program to help students access education and training beyond high school. Students receive information about college options, admission, and financial aid from trained and supportive, ASPIRE volunteer mentors who work one-on-one with them throughout the year.
The College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/
Great resource for preparing to go to college. They have information and resources about PSAT and SAT testing, college search and admissions, and scholarships.
College Board Testing Information
Click Here to get information about the PSAT, Here for registration and testing calendars for the SAT, and Here for the ACT.
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
The Khan Academy now offers free online SAT preparation in partnership with the College Board.
ASPIRE
http://www.aspireoregon.org/
Administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission, ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) is Oregon’s official mentoring program to help students access education and training beyond high school. Students receive information about college options, admission, and financial aid from trained and supportive, ASPIRE volunteer mentors who work one-on-one with them throughout the year.
The College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/
Great resource for preparing to go to college. They have information and resources about PSAT and SAT testing, college search and admissions, and scholarships.
College Board Testing Information
Click Here to get information about the PSAT, Here for registration and testing calendars for the SAT, and Here for the ACT.