ACT and SAT Test Information
Many colleges expect students to take a college-placement test, such as those provided by the College Board and ACT. It is recommended that every student take the ACT and SAT at least one time Junior year (Spring semester) and one time Senior year (Fall semester). This gives colleges and scholarship organizations multiple test scores to work with for super scoring and eligibility. Click on the buttons below to view test dates, times, and fees. See below for information regarding fee waivers.
Test Fee Waiver Information
Students in the 11th and 12th grade who qualify for the Free/Reduced Prince Lunch Program may be eligible to take the ACT and SAT for free. Students enrolled in 9th or 10th grade are not eligible for test fee waivers. Juniors and Seniors can request test fee waivers from Mr. Johnson, RHS Graduation Coach.
ACT and SAT Frequently Asked Questions
When should I take the tests?
Seniors - each test at least once Fall semester, Senior Year Juniors - each test at least once Spring semester, Junior Year Underclassmen - as needed or desired How do I pay for the tests? Seniors and Juniors may qualify for test fee waiver. See above for more information. Test fee waivers are provided per company policy. Currently, the testing companies do not allow test fee waivers to be used by 9th or 10th grade students. What can I use my scores for? College admissions, scholarships, dual enrollment eligibility, and FCAT/FSA Concordant scores. See your School counselor or Graduation Coach for more information. Who should I send my scores to? Colleges you are applying for or you may apply for in the future. Always send a copy to FSCJ also for dual enrollment (free college classes!). How do I prepare for these tests? Participate in your high school classes, ACT/SAT Boot Camps, and practice online (ACTStudent.org and CollegeBoard.org). There are also test prep sessions offered in the community, such as the free sessions offered at University of North Florida and Bethel Church (see flyer). Will taking the test again erase my previous scores? No. Colleges often use "Super Scoring" for admissions. This means they use your highest score in each area, no matter when you took the test, and combine them for a Super Score. What if my score seems low? Take the test again! Think about how you prepared for the first test. Adjust your prep habits based on what you learned from taking the test. See the above answer about Super Scoring. |