ACT & SAT
DCHS CEEB Code: 270-385
ACT
ACT
All currently enrolled juniors take the ACT in the spring of their junior year at DCHS. There is no need for students to preregister for this test since it is provided through Dawson County High School.
All currently enrolled juniors take the ACT in the spring of their junior year at DCHS. There is no need for students to preregister for this test since it is provided through Dawson County High School.
Students interested in taking the ACT early, who want to retake the ACT, or who were not enrolled at DCHS as a Junior, visit the ACT website at https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html to find information on test dates and registration.
Students interested in taking the ACT early, who want to retake the ACT, or who were not enrolled at DCHS as a Junior, visit the ACT website at https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html to find information on test dates and registration.
Students who retake the ACT their Senior year are encouraged to retest by the October or December test dates in order for the scores to be available for scholarship deadlines.
Students who retake the ACT their Senior year are encouraged to retest by the October or December test dates in order for the scores to be available for scholarship deadlines.
SAT
SAT
The majority of students do not need to take the SAT. Most colleges only request ACT scores. However, there are some colleges (especially out of state) that prefer SAT scores.
The majority of students do not need to take the SAT. Most colleges only request ACT scores. However, there are some colleges (especially out of state) that prefer SAT scores.
Check with the colleges you are considering to see if they require that you take the SAT. If they do, visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.com to find information on test dates and registration.
Check with the colleges you are considering to see if they require that you take the SAT. If they do, visit the SAT website at www.collegeboard.com to find information on test dates and registration.
The following links can help students prepare for the ACT or SAT:
The following links can help students prepare for the ACT or SAT:
ACT: Free resources provided by ACT.
ACT: Free resources provided by ACT.
March2Success: Provides free ACT/SAT practice tests and flashcards.
March2Success: Provides free ACT/SAT practice tests and flashcards.
Varsity Tutors: Provides free ACT practice tests which provides scoring results indicating strengths and weaknesses.
Varsity Tutors: Provides free ACT practice tests which provides scoring results indicating strengths and weaknesses.
Number2.Com: Free online test prep for both ACT and SAT.
Number2.Com: Free online test prep for both ACT and SAT.
ACT Test Prep: ACT test prep including practice questions and "question of the day."
ACT Test Prep: ACT test prep including practice questions and "question of the day."
Official SAT practice test: Full SAT practice test at collegeboard.com, the official site for SAT.
Official SAT practice test: Full SAT practice test at collegeboard.com, the official site for SAT.
Khan Academy: SAT prep
Khan Academy: SAT prep