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SAT/ACT Dates

 SAT & ACT DATES

SAT Dates

During the 2020-21 school year Brunswick High School will not be hosting outside SAT and ACT Testing.  

Please visit the websites listed below for testing information.

**To register for the ACT test go to www.act.org
**To register for this test go to www.collegeboard.com and go to the SAT section

Fall 2020 Registration

Thank you for your patience as we experience significant demand for fall SAT registration. The registration system is available. Learn more about registering for fall 2020 tests.

2020-21 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines
SAT Date SAT Subject Tests Available Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes
August 29, 2020

Register

 See SAT Subject Tests available on this date July 31, 2020 August 11, 2020 (for mailed registrations)

August 18, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 August 18, 2020
September 26, 2020

Register

 SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date August 26, 2020 September 15, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) September 15, 2020
October 3, 2020

Register

 See SAT Subject Tests available on this date September 4, 2020 September 15, 2020 (for mailed registrations)

September 22, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 September 22, 2020
November 7, 2020

Register

 See SAT Subject Tests available on this date October 7, 2020 October 20, 2020 (for mailed registrations)

October 27, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 October 27, 2020
December 5, 2020

Register

 See SAT Subject Tests available on this date November 5, 2020 November 17, 2020 (for mailed registrations)

November 24, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 November 24, 2020
March 13, 2021

Register

 SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date February 12, 2021 February 23, 2021 (for mailed registrations)

March 2, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 March 2, 2021
May 8, 2021

Register

 See SAT Subject Tests available on this date April 8, 2021 April 20, 2021 (for mailed registrations)

April 27, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 April 27, 2021
June 5, 2021

Register

 See SAT Subject Tests available on this date May 6, 2021 May 18, 2021 (for mailed registrations)

May 26, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone)

 May 26, 2021

Take the ACT test this fall by adding additional dates to the ones already scheduled! 

2020-2021 Test Dates (National)
National Test Dates for 2020-2021 will not open for registration until July 2020.
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 12, 2020
September 13, 2020 (Sunday)
September 19, 2020		 August 14 August 15 – August 28
October 10, 2020
October 17, 2020
October 24, 2020
October 25, 2020 (Sunday)		 September 17 September 18 – 25
December 12, 2020 November 6 November 7 – November 20
February 6, 2021 January 8 January 9 – January 15
April 17, 2021 March 12 March 13 – March 26
June 12, 2021 May 7 May 8 – May 21
July 17, 2021* June 18 June 19 – June 25

   Test Preparation sites:

5 SAT’s and ACT’s MUSTS
  1. Review the basics.  The math section of the SAT test arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.  For the ACT you’ll also need to know some trigonometry.  Both test will have reading comprehension, and the ACT’s will stress grammar while the SAT’s test vocabulary.
  2. Learn the specific techniques.  Learn good test-taking techniques.  Refer to test-prep books or check out the above websites.
  3. Apply the techniques.  Take timed practice tests and then analyze your answers.  This will help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Study in a comfortable environment.  This will boost your discipline and make the test seem less intimidating.
  5. Stick to a serious study plan.  Set up a consistent schedule that allows you to study for your test.  Many stores offer SAT Prep programs for the computer and even for your vcr/dvd.

 
Tips for taking the SAT’s and ACT’s
One week before the test date
  • Review areas of strength to boost your confidence
  • Eat healthy and get at least eight hours of sleep a night

One day before the test date

  • Don’t study.  Cramming is unlikely to help you.
  • Relax your brain so you can tackle the test with a clear mind.
  • Set out everything you will need to bring to the test:
    admission ticket, photo id, 3 #2 pencils with good erasers, watch, calculator with fresh batteries and directions to the test site.

 Test day

  • Wake up early enough to get to the test site without rushing
  • Eat a healthy breakfast
  • Wear comfortable clothes
5 SAT’s and ACT’s Don’t
  1. Don’t read the questions for the first time on test day.  Try to become familiar with the format of the test before the test date.
  2. Don’t rush.  On the SAT test the last 3 questions of each section are always the hardest.  Do the easier questions first.  The only exception to this is the critical reading passages.
  3. Don’t guess blindly.  On the SAT test you will lose a fraction of a point for a wrong answer.  On the ACT test you do not lose points for incorrect answers, so guessing is ok.
  4. Don’t get stuck.  It’s important to answer all the questions you do know, then go back to the questions you are unsure of.
  5. Don’t ignore any answer choices.  Make sure you look at all the choices before answering your question