PSAT
The PSAT provides practice for the SAT and qualifies students with high enough scores as National Merit Finalists. The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Score typically arrive on campus during the week of Fall final exams and are distributed in January through English classes. For information on score interpretation after the test, students should visit www.collegeboard.com and login to "My College QuickStart" using the individualized access code printed on their score sheet.
BISD pays for all 11th graders to take the test. It will be given during the school day.
9th and 10th graders are allowed to sign up to take the test for a cost of $15 (this amount is subject to change from year-to-year).
SAT / ACT
The SAT and ACT are both standardized tests used in college admissions. Most colleges will accept scores from either test.
To view or print a comparison between the two tests: SAT vs. ACT
Registration booklets for both tests are available in the Student Advising Center on the Blue campus. Online registration is also available on the website indicated below.
* Cost is $43
* Register for the Reasoning Test
* Subject tests are required by some colleges or for some majors
* Cost is $44.50 for ACT + Writing
2008-2009 Test Dates
* Students can choose to take the test at BHS on these dates.
SAT
October 10, 2009 * (registration deadline September 9)
November 7, 2009 * (registration deadline October 1)
December 5, 2009 (registration deadline October 30)
January 23, 2010 (registration deadline December 15)
March 13, 2010 (registration deadline February 4)
May 1, 2010 * (registration deadline March 25)
June 5, 2010 (registration deadline April 29)
ACT
September 12, 2009 * (registration deadline August 7)
October 24, 2009 * (registration deadline September 18)
December 12, 2009 * (registration deadline November 6)
February 6, 2010 * (registration deadline January 5)
April 10, 2010 * (registration deadline March 5)
June 12, 2010 * (registration deadline May 7)
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