SAT�s -
Scholastic Aptitude Reasoning Test
Students are encouraged to take the SAT in the spring of their Junior Year
and again in the fall of their Senior Year. The SAT measures verbal,
mathematics and also writing ability. This assessment is often used by
colleges as one of their many admission criteria. There is a fee associated
with the SAT. If a family is experiencing financial hardships and qualifies
for free/reduced lunch a fee waiver is provided for students.
Register for your SAT's (L-Burgh HS CEEB Code - 335610) at:
http://www.collegeboard.com
ACT�s -
American College Testing
Students can take the ACT in either their Junior Year and/or their Senior
Year. The ACT measures students English, mathematics, reading, and science
abilities. There is also an optional Writing component to the assessment.
This assessment is also used by many colleges as on of their many admission
criteria. There is a fee associated with the ACT. If a family is
experiencing financial hardships and qualifies for free/reduced lunch a fee
waiver is provided for students. We encourage students to take both the SAT
and the ACT as some students may score higher on one assessment.
Register for your ACT's at:
http://www.act.org
SAT II�s -
Scholastic Aptitude Test � Subject Specific
Students are encouraged to take SAT II�s. These exams measure subject
specific content in the following areas (Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Spanish (and other languages), World History, Literature, US
History.) Students are encouraged to take these assessments after they have
finished the course that coincides with the subject test. Many competitive
colleges encourage/require students to take 3 SAT II�s. There is a fee
associated with each subject test. If a family is experiencing financial
hardships and qualifies for free/reduced lunch a fee waiver is provided for
students.
Register for the SAT II�s at:
http://www.collegeboard.com