School Admissions Tests
SCHOOL ADMISSION TESTS
2011-2012
<Sidney HS Code Number: 164-020>
As a part of the admission requirements, colleges require admission tests. ACT is the most common assessment used by 4-year colleges in this area. Students can take these tests as many times as desired; colleges will accept their highest score. An ACT score of 20 and rank in the upper half of the class is required for admittance into most four-year colleges. The state universities in Iowa are accepting based on the student’s Regent Admission Index (RAI), a score formulated from GPA, percentile rank, number of core classes, and ACT score. Some east and west coast colleges and scholarships require SAT scores.
Technical and/or community colleges do not require the ACT but still have an entrance exam, referred to as the ASSET/COMPASS Test. They can be scheduled with the college.
What to bring on testing day: admission ticket, identification, permissible calculator, pencils, positive attitude, & a clear, well-rested mind.
ACT REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
| TEST DATE | REGIS. DEADLINE |
| October 22, 2011 | September 16, 2011 |
| December 10, 2011 | November 4, 2011 |
| February 11, 2012 | January 12, 2012 |
| April 14, 2012 | March 9, 2012 |
| June 9, 2012 | May 4, 2012 |
The student pays a cost of $33 at the time they mail his/her registration form. The optional writing test is an additional $15. **The late registration fee is an additional $21. The student is responsible for mailing his or her own forms. Students may also register on line at www.actstudent.org with a credit card.
SAT REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
| TEST DATE | REGIS. DEADLINE |
| October 1, 2011 | September 9, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 | October 7, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 | November 8, 2011 |
| January 28, 2012 | December 30, 2011 |
| March 10, 2012 | February 10, 2012 |
| May 5, 2012 | April 6, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 | May 8, 2012 |
A basic registration cost ($47) plus an additional cost for each subject test is paid by the student at the time they mail their registration form. **Late registration is an additional $23. Students may also register on line at www.collegeboard.com with a credit card.
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) tests are available to students wishing to test out of a specific college level course. The tests are used by universities to award credits. Contact the college admissions office for details.
