Registering for the October SAT

If you're planning on taking the SAT on October 5th, remember: September 6th is your last day to register before incurring late fees. If you're taking the October ACT, you've got some time. September 27th is the deadline for registering for the October ACT sitting. Remember, there is no need for students to take both the SAT and ACT. Virtually all four-year colleges now accept either test. Familiarize yourself with both tests and take the one with which you feel most comfortable.

Here are some resources for free test prep:

Websites

ACT Sample Test at www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
Number2 at www.number2.com
SAT College Board Practice Test at www.sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-test
Spark Notes SAT Practice Test at testprep.sparknotes.com/testcenter/newsat

And for more information about testing, check out Chapter 7, "Taking the Tests," in College Admission: From Application to Acceptance Step by Step or visit the Resources section of our website.