College Information
PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) –
measures skills that are important for success in college-verbal reasoning,
critical reading, math problem solving, and writing. This is the qualifying
test for entry to National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competitions
for college scholarships that will be awarded in 2008. Usually taken in the
junior year, students will enter NMSC competitions for recognition and awards.
Further information can be found at www.nationalmerit.org or www.collegeboard.com.
The PSAT is an optional test for juniors and sophomores.
The PSAT will be given usually in October. A fee is charged and
students must pre-register in the Counseling Office. Test results are available
in January.
College Admission Tests
ACT ( American
College Test) – measures student abilities in English, Mathematics, Reading ,
Science and Writing. The ACT is widely accepted in the Midwest region of the
U.S. It takes about 3-4 hours to complete and is administered five times a
year; in February, April, June, October, and December. Most guidance counselors
agree that the best time to take the ACT is in April or June of the junior year
of high school. Some seniors re-take the ACT in October to try to increase
their scores. The composite, which is the average of the four times sections,
is the score used to determine admission to colleges. Additionally, colleges
look at class rank and grade point average.
You may apply on-line at www.act.org or pick up a paper application in the
Counseling Office. Testing sites vary each month, and are listed in the
registration materials. Results of the
assessment are sent to the high school as well as to your home.
The code for Lac qui Parle Valley High School is 241-450
2007-2008 ACT Assessment Test Dates
|
Test
Dates Regular |
Registration/Postmark
Deadline |
Late
Registration |
|
Oct. 27, 2007** |
Sept.
21,
2007 |
Sept.
22- Oct 5, 2007 |
|
Dec. 8, 2007** |
Nov. 2, 2007 |
Nov.
2-15, 2007 |
|
Feb. 9, 2008 |
Jan. 4, 2008 |
Jan. 5-18, 2008 |
|
Apr. 12, 2008** |
March 7, 2008 |
March
8-21, 2008 |
|
June 14, 2008 |
May 9, 2008 |
May
10-23, 2008 |
Note: There are also LATE registration postmark deadlines. A
late fee applies.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) –
measures students’ reasoning ability in the areas of mathematics and reading.
Some colleges require the SAT, but most will accept either the SAT or ACT. The
subject tests (SATII) may be required as a follow up for selective college
admission. You may apply on-line at www.collegeboard.org or pick up a paper application in the
Counseling Office.
The code for Lac qui Parle Valley High School is 241-450
2007-2008 SAT Assessment Test Dates
|
Test
Dates Regular |
Registration/Postmark
Deadline |
|
Oct.
6, 2007 |
Sept.
10, 2007 |
|
Nov.
3, 2007 |
Oct.
2, 2007 |
|
Dec.
1, 2007 |
Oct.
30, 2007 |
|
Jan.
26, 2008 |
Dec.
26, 2007 |
|
March
1, 2008 |
Jan.
29, 2008 |
|
May 3,
2008 |
April
1, 2008 |
|
June
7, 2008 |
May 6,
2008 |
Note: There are also LATE registration postmark deadlines. A
late fee applies.
NCAA (National
Collegiate Athletic Association)
FOR ATHLETES ONLY
The NCAA purpose is to help student athletes succeed on the
field and in the classroom. Student athletes should register with the NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse after the completion of the junior year in
high school. Students who are planning on participating in Division I or
Division II athletics need to submit a transcript of their grades and their
ACT/SAT scores. These scores should be sent directly to the clearinghouse by
entering code “9999” as a reporting selection when they register for the exam.
The registration fee is $50. NCAA forms and information are available at the
NCAA Web site at www.ncaa.org
.You may check our list of NCAA-approved core course at any time by linking to
the clearinghouse page of the NCAA web site.