PSAT:
Due to state orders and county orders within our community. The PSAT/NMSQT is cancelled for the Fall October Administration. The Collegeboard who sets the guidelines, testing administration policies, and procedures gives us updates. They are in communication with us and we will try and administer this exam for Winter or Spring Administration if state and county guidelines permit us. If testing becomes available online we will give updates.
SAT:
If you would like to register for the SAT you can using this link:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
***Due to COVID many centers are closed and The Collegeboard has updated information on SAT Test Center Closings.
Please visit this link:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closings
***Please make sure your contact information and email address is up to date as The Collegeboard will contact you regarding refunds and cancellations of future SAT dates.
SAT Test Dates for 2020-2021 ***Note these dates can change or be canceled.
**These are also the dates available during our school year.
***For students with accommodations there will be no testing after the school year ends.
SAT Date
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SAT Subject Tests Available
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Reg Deadline
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Late Registration Deadline
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Deadline for Changes
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Aug 29, 2020
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Check Website
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July 31,
2020
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August 11, 2020
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Aug 18, 2020
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Sept 26, 2020
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Not available
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Aug 26,
2020
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Sept 15, 2020 (for online or phone registration)
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Sept 15, 2020
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Oct 3,
2020
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Check Website
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Sept 4,
2020
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Sept 15, 2020 (mailed registration )
Sept 22, 2020 (phone on email registration)
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Sept 22, 2020
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Nov 7,
2020
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Check Website
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Oct 7,
2020
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October 20, 2020 (for mailed registrations)
October 27, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone)
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Oct 27, 2020
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Dec 5,
2020
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Check Website
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Nov 5,
2020
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November 17, 2020 (for mailed registrations)
November 24, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone)
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Nov 24, 2020
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Mar 13, 2021
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Not available
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Feb 12,
2021
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February 23, 2021 (for mailed registrations)
March 2, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone)
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Mar 2, 2021
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May 8,
2021
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Check Website
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Apr 8,
2021
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April 20, 2021 (for mailed registrations)
April 27, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone)
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Apr 27, 2021
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ACT:
To register for the ACT exam follow this link:
https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org
***Due to COVID exams can be canceled at any time if a test center closes. Check your MyACT account for more information and make sure your account and contact information, email address is up to date.
For information from ACT regarding testing during COVID see this link:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html
For Student & Parent Resources for the ACT please see this links:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html#student-parent
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents.html#test-prep
ACT Test Dates for 2020-2021 ***Note these dates can change or be canceled.
**These are also the dates available during our school year.
***For students with accommodations there will be no testing after the school year ends.
Test Date
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Registration Deadline
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(Late Fee Required)
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Sept 12, 13, 19, 2020
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Aug 31, 2020
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No late fees
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Oct 10, 17, 24, 25, 2020
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Sept 17, 2020
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Sept 18- 25, 2020
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Dec 12, 2020
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Nov 6, 2020
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Nov 7 -20, 2020
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Feb 6, 2020
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Jan 8, 2021
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Jan 9 -15, 2021
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Apr 17, 2021
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Mar 12, 2021
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Mar 13- 26, 2021
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SAT/ACT Resources:
-To see a list of colleges that don’t require the ACT/SAT scores or have optional choices please visit: https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional
-ACT Test Prep: (Free) https://academy.act.org/
-SAT Test Prep: (Free) https://learn.khanacademy.org/osp-landing-page/?utm_source=cbcta-satprl-sy-2020-21&utm_medium=cb418-xt&utm_campaign=osp-lp
Critical Issues
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Still focus on academics! Grades do count in the senior year.
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Pay attention to the deadlines for all applications (admissions, housing, financial aid, scholarships etc...)
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If you have not sent your SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject test and/or ACT scores to the colleges you're applying to - send them now!
The SAT link for sending scores is: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores.html
The ACT link for sending scores is: www.act.org/aap/scores/index.html
Please follow the instructions given regarding Transcript Requests. Please follow the protocol for requesting Letters of Recommendation from Teachers & Counselors.
PLEASE STAY INFORMED! Listen to the announcements, check School Loop frequently, visit the HMBHS website, and the websites of colleges, universities, and programs of interest! This will serve you well!