See the issue: January 2008

Standardized tests are a vital factor in the admission and recruiting process. Without your SAT or ACT score, the Eligibility Center can’t certify you for participation in D-I or -II college athletics. Here’s some info you can use to put some of your test stress to rest.

SAT
Administered seven times a year, the SAT measures your proficiency in critical reading, math and writing. 

Spring ’08 National Testing Dates
March 1
Regular registration: January 29
Late registration: February 7   

May 3
Regular registration: April 1
Late registration: April 10

June 7
Regular registration: May 6
Late registration: May 15

Registration
To register, visit collegeboard.com. The regular fee is $43; late registration costs an extra $22. A Question of the Day and a downloadable full-length practice test are also available on the site.

Helpful Hint
Courtesy of Nancy Nitardy, author of Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships
The “S” stands for skip. If you can’t narrow down the choices, skip the question, because you lose points for incorrect answers.

ACT
Administered six times a year, the ACT measures your educational development in four subjects: critical reading, English, math and science.

Spring ’08 National Testing Dates
February 9
Regular registration: January 4
Late registration: January 5-18

April 12
Regular registration: March 7
Late registration: March 8-21

June 14
Regular registration: May 9
Late registration: May 10-23

Registration
To register, go to actstudent.org. The basic fee is $30; add an extra $19 if you register late. You can also review practice questions and read a sample writing prompt.

Helpful Hint
Courtesy of Nancy Nitardy, author, Get Paid to Play
The “A” stands for answer. Specifically, if you’re low on time, fill in as many questions as possible; because unlike the SAT, you aren’t penalized for incorrect answers.

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