ACT/SAT/TEAS INFORMATION

ACT & SAT Test Code Number for Jefferson High School

420-006

Especially for students planning on attending a 4-year college, you will want to take the ACT.  All South Dakota high school students will take the ACT their 11th grade year for free in March or April as part of state testing.  The ACT is also given 7 times a year on nationally scheduled test dates.  A list of test sites is available on the ACT website.  Seniors: if you plan to retake the ACT you should do so by  September or October of your senior year if you plan to apply for scholarships.  The ACT tests your English, math, and reading skills.  Composite scores range from 1-36.  The ACT also offers a science add-on and a written component for an additional charge, and it is recommended to check with your colleges to know whether these are required.  The ACT can be taken as many times as the student chooses.  Colleges will use the student’s highest composite score or will superscore your ACT attempts.  Your ACT superscore is a generated composite score based on each of the highest achieved sub scores. Registration price for the Core Test ACT is $70.  ACT registration:  www.act.org 

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The SAT is another option for a college admission test. Most colleges will accept either the ACT or SAT.  Take the test towards the end of your junior year or beginning of your senior year.  Check the Admissions page of the college you are interested in to see if they require the SAT.  For more information contact your School Counselor or visit: CollegeBoard 

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