Testing
ACT
NEW! A FREE *REAL* ACT will be given at SME on Wednesday, Feb. 20. All juniors are encouraged to register.
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Registration is now open in Skyward. Deadline to register is November 5th.
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The ACT Work Keys will also be given at SME, the next day (on Thurs., Feb. 21) and will also be FREE to all SME juniors and seniors. Registration will also be on Skyward.
- Any senior who has not yet taken the ACT may also register for the free test on February 20th.
For all other test dates (see below), register online at ACT
Tests are administered at other local high schools (not SME). You can view available locations during the registration process.
SM East CEEB Code: 172473
Registration Dates & Deadlines
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
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| September 8, 2018** | August 10, 2018 | August 11-26, 2018 |
| October 27, 2018 | September 28, 2018 | September 29-October 14, 2018 |
| December 8, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | November 3-19, 2018 |
| February 9, 2019* | January 11, 2019 | January 12-18, 2019 |
| April 13, 2019 | March 8, 2019 | March 9-25, 2019 |
| June 8, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | May 4-20, 2019 |
PSAT
Oct. 10th PSAT Score Reports
Scores will be released sometime in early- to mid-December.
- Students who entered a valid email address on their answer sheet when they took the test will receive an email from College Board in December that includes a link to the score website and an access code they’ll enter on the site.
- Students who do not receive the email and code may access their scores by creating a College Board account. (Students should not create more than one College Board account, to avoid errors in score reporting.)
- All SME students (sophomores and juniors) took the PSAT/NMSQT on Oct. 10th. (Sophomores did NOT take the "PSAT 10".)
- More information on accessing scores is available on the College Board website.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Registration for May 2019 AP Exams will begin in spring semester.
Students will receive more information in their AP classes about the registration process in January, 2019.
Scores
Use the College Board website to view your AP scores and to send your AP scores to colleges.
SME does not include AP scores on transcripts and does not send score reports to colleges or universities, so students need to access their College Board account in order to view and send their AP scores.
SM East CEEB Code: 172473
Having trouble logging in or viewing your scores? See the AP Frequently Asked Questions and the account help and troubleshooting resources on the College Board website.
Earning college credit from AP tests
Use the College Board's credit policy search tool to find colleges and universities that offer credit or placement for AP scores.
Choosing which AP courses to take
See the College Board for more information about the benefits of taking AP courses and deciding which AP courses may be right for you.
Test Prep
Free SME Online, Self-paced ACT Test Prep Course in Google Classroom!
- Free to all SME students and families.
- Students typically begin taking the ACT in their junior year, however, all students may use this prep course.
- Course is now open for students preparing for the Oct 27th ACT.
- Students can become students by entering the code qxadcsf. This will guide them through a process of learning about the test, taking practice assessments, and completing 3 full length ACT tests.
- If you have any questions, please let Mr. Barikmo (Instructional Coach) know by emailing him at Kristofferbarikmo@smsd.org.
Additional resources:
Doorway to College
In-person instruction at SMNW and other local sites
The ACT
Registration site for the ACT. Also includes test prep resources and test-taking tips.
Full length practice ACT exams are available here.
On Twitter: @actstudent
The Princeton Review
Test prep and tutoring assistance, along with information and advice about college admission.
Kaplan Test Prep and ACT/Kaplan Online Prep Live
Highly rated and longstanding test prep company whose motto is "the right tools, personalized learning, and guaranteed results." Lots of options.
Peterson's
Comprehensive site that includes college search and financial aid tools, along with test prep for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT.
PowerScore
Highly reviewed and one of the fastest-growing test prep companies in the U.S.
Revolution Prep
Highly rated professional tutoring.
4 Tests
Founded by two recent college graduates who had difficulty finding the test prep resources they wanted.
Method Test Prep
Online teacher-led prep courses, with a variety of options (mini "cram" classes, as well as more thorough, lengthier courses).
The College Board
Official site of the PSAT and SAT. Includes free practice tests and links to free Khan Academy test prep, along with options for fee-based study guides and online courses. Also provides tips and study strategies and info on college search.
SAT
Register online at College Board
Tests are administered at SME and other local schools. You can view available locations during the registration process.
SM East CEEB Code: 172473
| SAT Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes |
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| Aug. 25, 2018 | July 27, 2018 |
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August 15, 2018 |
| Oct. 6, 2018 | September 7, 2018 |
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September 26, 2018 |
| Nov. 3, 2018 | October 5, 2018 |
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October 24, 2018 |
| Dec. 1, 2018 | November 2, 2018 |
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November 20, 2018 |
| March 9, 2019 | February 8, 2019 |
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February 27, 2019 |
| May 4, 2019 | April 5, 2019 |
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April 24, 2019 |
| June 1, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
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May 22, 2019 |