Preparing for College

Going to College

Start preparing for your journey to college! Meet admissions reps, learn about how SDS supports you, and prepare for the college exploration and application process.

COLLEGE EXPLORATION

College Exploration begins as early as middle school through classes dedicated to college and career exploration and continues through high school through an expansive set of programs, including college tours, summer college programs, dual enrollment, and Naviance – our online platform for college and career exploration available to all 6-12 grade students

Start Early- Learn about Colleges

Create a Smart College List – Naviance

Know Your Stats - PSAT/SAT

Participate in Concurrent Enrollment

Apply for NAD Youth Leadership Camp

Learn about Community College to University Pipelines

College options for Deaf/hard of hearing students

arizona colleges

Maricopa Community College System

The Maricopa Community College system offers 10 colleges across the county. Whether you want to earn an associate degree, get a head start on your bachelor's, or receive workforce training, Maricopa Community Colleges can help pave the best path for you. They offer affordable tuition, world-class faculty, small class sizes, and innovative programs.

2022-2023 act & sat test dates

2022-2023-ACT-test-dates-flyer-btsm.pdf

TESTING SCHOOL CODES

ACT SDS Code: 030767

preparing for the ACT/SAT

Studying - You should not just roll out of bed on the Saturday morning of the exam and "give it your best shot".

These tests require preparation.

For online resources, Khan Academy is the official study guide for the SAT, and there are similar free platform to help you prepare for the ACT. Outside companies also offer test prep courses for a fee that will cover the content of the exams plus test-taking strategies. You can find information for these offerings in your counseling office and career center.

FREE ACT Test Prep SAT Fee Waiver

FREE Practice ACT Test SAT - Inside the Test

ACT Test Fee Waiver FREE SAT Test Prep

Should I Take the Test More Than Once?

Check with the college/university you are applying to. Do they accept only the first test? Do they accept the best score for any test? Do they average all of the tests?

These are good questions to ask the University's Admissions Department.

In-State: If you are going to an Arizona University – Arizona State University (ASU), University of Arizona (U of A), or Northern Arizona University (NAU) – they will accept the BEST test score. This means you could take it 3 times, and they will only look at the best test score.

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