SAT/ACT/AP Info!

Coyle and Cassidy

High School

2 Hamilton Street | Taunton, MA 02780 | Phone: 508.823.6164 | Fax: 508.823.2530

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SAT/ACT/AP Information: Standardized Testing

SAT/ACT Dates for '08-'09 / AP Exams Dates for May '09

Part of the College Application process is the "necessary evil" of standardized college admission testing.

Please remember that students are responsible for registering for the SAT/ACT tests. It is NOT up to CCHS or the Guidance Department to do this for the students!

Basically two companies administer these types of tests. One, the more familiar, is the SAT and the other is the ACT. Many colleges except either test. Historically students from CCHS do better on the ACT, but we do suggest that our students take BOTH exams prior to applying to college. Below you'll find links to both the SAT & ACT companies. We do suggest that you register online, but do it early! Do NOT wait until the last minute. There is also a chart of upcoming testing dates and registration deadlines.

Finally, check with the colleges that you are applying to for further information on tests that they require. For example, do they require SAT II (Subject Tests) or will the ACT suffice? Which SAT IIs do they require?

SAT/College Board '08-09

ACT '08-09

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
October 4 *	Sept. 9	Sept. 16	October 25	Sept. 19	Oct. 3
November 1	Sept. 26	October 10	Dec. 13	Nov. 7	Nov. 20
December 6	Nov. 5	Nov. 18	Feb. 7	Jan. 6	Jan. 16
January 24	Dec. 26	Jan. 6	April 4*	Feb. 27	March 13
March 14	Feb. 10	Feb. 24	June 13	May 8	May 22
May 2	March 31	April 9
June 6*	May 5	May 15

-*Test administered at COYLE and CASSIDY HIGH SCHOOL

-ACT Optional Writing Test is HIGHLY suggested.

Click HERE for ACT Test Day Preparation Information.

The SAT Test Day Preparations information is in the box on the right side of this page.

COYLE and CASSIDY

School Code:

222-120

SAT Test Center

Code for CCHS:

22-801

(October & June)

ACT Test Center

Code for CCHS:

165-170

(April)

SAT: Disabilities and Testing: Click for more information regarding extended timed testing and who is eligible. All documentation MUST be up to date and be able to be verified by the CCHS Guidance Department!
ACT: Disabilities and Testing: Click for more information regarding extended timed testing and who is eligible. All documentation MUST be up to date and be able to be verified by the CCHS Guidance Department!

AP EXAM SCHEDULE FOR MAY, 2009

EXAM	DATE	TIME
Spanish Language	Tuesday, May 5	Morning Session
Calculus AB	Wednesday, May 6	Morning Session
English Literature	Thursday, May 7	Morning Session
U.S. History	Friday, May 8	Morning Session
Studio Art	Friday, May 8	Portfolios Due
Biology	Monday, May 11	Morning Session
Music Theory	Monday, May 11	Morning Session
Physics C: Mechanics	Monday, May 11	Afternoon Session

*Morning Session: Students should report at 7:30 am for a 8am exam.

*Afternoon Session: Students should report at 11:30 for a 12pm exam.

AP Program: Disabilities and Testing: Click for more information regarding extended timed testing and who is eligible. All documentation MUST be up to date and be able to be verified by the CCHS Guidance Department!

For any further information contact Mr. Dickinson, AP Coordinator.

SAT Test Tips

Before Test Day

Make sure you have two No. 2 pencils and a soft eraser. A No. 2 pencil is required to answer the essay and the multiple-choice questions. Mechanical pencils are not allowed. Pens are not allowed.

Have your SAT Admission Ticket and acceptable photo ID ready. You will need your Admission Ticket and photo ID for admission to the test center.

Prepare snacks to bring with you. Although food or beverages cannot be opened in the test room, you may stow them under your chair or desk and consume them outside the test room during breaks. A healthy snack will go a long way in keeping you alert during the entire test.

Be well-rested and ready to go. Get a good night's sleep the night before the test and eat a good breakfast that morning.

Check to see if your test center is open. Visit www.collegeboard.com on Friday for a list of test center closings. On Saturday morning, if there is bad weather in your area, tune into your local media (like you do for school closing announcements) to make sure that your test center has not been affected.

Plan ahead to arrive at the test center on time. Unless otherwise noted on your Admission Ticket, arrive at the test center no later than 7:45 a.m. Testing should start at approximately 8 a.m.

On Test Day

Give yourself plenty of time to get to the test center. Consider traffic, weather conditions, flat tires, and anything else that could slow you down.

Be sure to test at the center indicated on your Admission Ticket. Even if you're scheduled to test at a center that was not your first choice, you are only guaranteed admission to the test center listed on your Admission Ticket. Seating is very limited at other test centers.

Use breaks to eat or drink any snacks you have brought with you. You will have several breaks during the test. Use them to relax and eat a snack, so you can stay focused.

Make sure you use a No. 2 pencil. You must fill in the entire circle darkly and completely. If you change your response, erase it as completely as possible. It is very important that you follow these instructions when filling out your answer sheet.

Pace yourself during the test. Remember, each question counts the same. If you find yourself spending too much time on one question, move on to the next question.

Coyle and Cassidy High School | 2 Hamilton Street | Taunton, MA 02780 | Telephone: 508.823.6164 | Fax: 508.823.2530