PSAT Parent/Student Workshop

Tuesday, December 9th, 6:00 pm, in the CHS Library

Parents and students are invited to attend this workshop on the PSAT, score interpretation, what the scores mean, and how to prepare for the SAT and ACT. If available, PSAT scores will be returned to students. View the flyer.

PSAT & My College QuickStart

My College QuickStart is an easy-to-use, online, personalized college and career planning kit available free to all students who took the PSAT. This useful tool incorporates student responses that were provided when they took the test. Student information is provided in four parts:

My Online Score Report
My SAT Study Plan
My College Matches
My Major & Career Matches

2008/2009 SAT Dates & Deadlines

Test Date	Regular Registration	Late Registration*
December 6, 2008	November 5	November 18
January 24, 2009	December 26	January 6
March 14, 2009	February 10	February 24
May 2, 2009	March 31	April 9
June 6, 2009	May 5	May 15

*Late Fee applies & Fee Waivers are not available for Late Registration.

Apply for the SAT online.

2008/2009 ACT Dates & Deadlines

Apply for the ACT online.

Test Date	Regular Registration	Late Registration*
December 13, 2008	November 7	November 20
February 7, 2009	January 6	January 16
April 4, 2009	February 27	March 13
June 13, 2009	May 8	May 22

*Late Fee applies & Fee Waivers are not available for Late Registration.

What's the Difference Between ACT and SAT?

Both the ACT and SAT Reasoning are accepted at most colleges and universities across the nation. For students who opt to take the ACT, the UC schools will want them to take the Optional Writing portion of the test in addition to 2 SAT Subject Tests. The CSU schools do not require the Optional Writing portion of the ACT.

Compare the ACT and the SAT.

Learn more about the ACT.

Learn more about the SAT.

View a ACT/SAT score comparision chart.

Seniors

Seniors who still need to take the SAT and/or ACT need to take the tests no later than December 2008. UC's and CSU's will not accept any SAT/ACT tests taken any later than December 2008. Students planning to apply to UC schools must also take 2 SAT Subject Tests in 2 different disciplines. Taking the SAT Reasoning and 2 SAT Subject Tests requires 2 separate testing dates, so plan ahead!

Fee Waivers

Students who are on the free/reduced lunch program take the PSAT, SAT, and ACT for free.

2 SAT Reasoning Tests
2 SAT Subject Tests (3 subject tests per exam day)
2 ACT Tests

Students who qualify for testing fee waivers may also qualify to apply to colleges and universities for free. This applies to UC's, CSU's, and some private/out of state colleges. Check the Directory of Colleges Cooperating with the SAT Fee-Waiver Service to see if a school offers a fee waiver to apply.

SAT Preparation

Here is a list of websites that can offer students assistance in preparing to take the SAT or ACT. Some are free while others require fees to attend their classes or to participate in their programs.

SAT/ACT Prep Class at Chatsworth High School

College Prep Seminar is a class offered at Chatsworth High School. Mrs. Lertzman teaches the class Period 1. Space may be available for the Spring 2009 semester, so ask your counselor about enrolling in the class.

ACT/SAT Prep CD Offer

Victory Sports Group has extended its financial commitment to providing free Standard SAT/ACT Power Preparatory CD-ROMs to our students. The programs created by eKnowledge normally sell for $199.95, but through this program, our students only pay shipping handling, which totals $9.99.

Go to www.sat.eknowledge.com and click on SAT/ACT Power Prep.
Click on Order.
Enter the National Federation of State High School Associations Sponsorship Number: 31b8607802.
Enter student's order information and pay the shipping and handling cost of $9.99.

SAT Prep Class at CSUN

The SAT workshop at CSUN prepares students for the SAT by reviewing all question types. 50% of the class focuses on the Math section; 50% focuses on the Critical Reading and Writing sections. Classes are taught by credentialed instructors who specialize in math or English. The book, Cliffs Test Prep the New SAT Preparation Guide by Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D. is included in the course fee.

To register, visit the web site: http://tsengcollege.csun.edu or call the Tseng College at 818.677.2504.

SAT or ACT Prep Classes with The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review is offering a $500 stipend on their 35 hour SAT or ACT prep class for students who are on the Free Lunch Program with LAUSD. The normal rate is $999; with the discount, students who qualify pay $499. Click Here to view a list of course schedules by zip code.

Free Practice SAT Exams

Not sure if you are ready to take the SAT? The Princeton Review offers FREE Practice SAT Exams. These practice exams are for students and parents to get an idea of how a student will do on the real SAT.

Free SAT & ACT Prep classes at LA Public Libraries

The Los Angeles Public Library is hosting FREE practice SAT/ACT sessions throughout the San Fernando Valley.