CONNECTEDU
Juniors and seniors can open an account at www.connectedu.net. Students can use this resource to explore colleges and track application materials. Contact Mr. Itterly if you need help getting online with this program.
THE ONE-STOP WEBSITE – www.mefacounselor.org
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority provides trusted content information and external websites for college planning and financing college. Links for college searching, test registration, etc.
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Seniors are reminded that the dates for registering for the SAT and ACT tests are fast approaching.
SAT Dates and Deadlines
SAT Dates and Deadlines |
October 10 th Late registration 9/23 |
Sign up by September 9 th |
Late registration 9/23 |
| November 7 th |
Sign up by October 1st |
Late registration 10/15 |
| December 5 th |
Sign up by October 30 th |
Late registration 11/12 |
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ACT Dates and Deadlines |
October 24 th |
Sign up by September 18 th |
Late registration 10/2 |
| December 12 th |
Sign up by November 6 th |
Late registration 11/20 |
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Students find that on line registration is most convenient.
SAT registration and preparation materials are at www.collegeboard.com
ACT registration and preparation materials are at www.act.org
ACT
Juniors should take the ACT with Writing once in the spring time. We strongly urge students to take both the SAT and ACT because of the differences in the style of the exams. You may perform better on one or another of the tests.
ACT registration packet are available in the college counseling area of the library. In addition, there will be information about preparing for the ACT also available.
SAT
Juniors should take the SAT Reasoning once in the spring time. Subject test should be taken at the conclusion of coursework, for instance U.S. History. Check with the colleges you are considering for their SAT subject test requirements.
Helpful Hints:
- Be aware of any conflicts, such as soccer tournaments, when planning your testing date.
- Remember to practice ahead of time for standardized tests. Getting accustomed to concise writing, using your calculator wisely, and reading a variety of passages in a timed situation is an uncommon academic experience.
STUDENTS WITH ACCOMODATIONS
Students who receive accommodations at Four Rivers need to fill out accommodation requests for the SAT through CollegeBoard.com and the ACT through ACT.org. These organizations have different criteria for granting accommodations for college admissions standardized testing than a public school has. Paperwork needs to be filed within a strict timeframe to be fully processed. Please contact Mr. Stenson, if you have any questions.
FREE WAIVERS
Students who have qualified for free or reduced lunch for the current school year are eligible for standardized testing fee waivers. Please see Ms. Taylor two weeks in advance of the registration deadline for the appropriate paperwork and codes. Additionally, students who qualify for free and reduced lunch will be provided waivers for college application fees. (Please do not wait until the last minute to request information)!
SCHOLARSHIPS
The largest database of scholarships is at www.fastweb.org. Seniors, continue to check the black bin in the College Counseling Resource Center in the Farmhouse library. New scholarships are arriving all the time.
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