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Testing Information
Beresford High School Code: 420100
Beresford Test Center Code for ACT: 217070
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2005-2006 ACT TESTING |
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Test Dates
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Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline | Cost: Regular ACT/PLUS Writing |
| October 28th | September 22nd | October 6th | ACT - $29.00/$43.00 - Plus Writing |
| December 9th | November 3rd | November 16th | ACT -$29.00/$43.00 - Plus Writing |
| February 10th | January 5th | January 19th | ACT - $29.00/$43.00 - Plus Writing |
| April 14th | March 9th | March 23rd | ACT - $29.00/$43.00 - Plus Writing |
| June 9th | May 4th | May 18th | ACT - $29.00/$43.00 - Plus Writing |
Starting in 2005, there will be two different ACT test options, the ACT Assessment or the ACT Assessment Plus Writing. The ACT Assessment Plus Writing includes a 30-minute Writing Test. The Writing Test is not required by all colleges and universities, so check with the schools you are considering attending or go to www.actstudent.org/writing/index for a list of schools that require or recommend the Writing Test.
The ACT, is a college admission test. Beresford High School is a test site, where the ACT is given three times throughout the year. The Counseling Office has registration packets for students to pick up or registration can be done online at www.act.org. If a junior wants to take the ACT it is recommended to take it at the end of the junior year. Seniors are recommended to take the ACT in October.
Checking your ACT score early:
http://www.actstudent.org/scores/early/index.html
Practice for the ACT
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
ACT College Readiness Benchmark Scores
Through collaborative research with postsecondary institutions nationwide, ACT has established the following College Readiness Benchmark Scores:
| ACT Subject Area Test | College Courses | College Readiness Benchmark Score |
| English | English Composition | 18 |
| Math | Algebra | 22 |
| Reading | Social Sciences | 21 |
| Science | Biology | 24 |
A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher on about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses.
2006-2007 SAT Testing Information
| SAT Reasoning
Test
SAT Subject Tests (add the $18.00 Basic Registration Fee to the total fee for the Subject Tests): Late Registration Fee |
$41.50
$19.00
$21.50 |
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Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
| October 14, 2006 | September 12, 2006 | September 20, 2006 |
| November 4, 2006 | September 29, 2006 | October 11, 2006 |
| December 2, 2006 | November 7, 2006 | November 9, 2006 |
| January 27, 2007 | December 26, 2006 | January 4, 2007 |
| March 10, 2007 | February 2, 2007 | February 14, 2007 |
| May 5, 2007 | April 3, 2007 | April 11, 2007 |
| June 3, 2007 | April 27, 2007 | May 9, 2007 |
The Counseling Office has registration packets for students to pick up or registration can be done online at www.collegeboard.com
Additional Assessments
| Test | Students | Date | Cost | Websites |
| PSAT | Sophomores & Juniors (Optional) | October 18th | $12.00 | www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html |
| ASVAB | All Juniors (Required) | October 12th | Free | www.asvabprogram.com |
| PLAN | Freshman & Sophomores (Optional) | November (TBD) | $11.00 | www.actstudent.org/plan |