ACT/SAT Information
ACT TESTING
It is a national recommendation that students begin testing midway through junior year and to take the ACT at least 3 times by October of Senior year. Many schools are currently test optional; we hope this trend continues but cannot guarantee it will. Therefore, we strongly recommend students plan on testing like normal so that they do not limit their options. Things to note:
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Juniors will take an official ACT test at school in March
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Juniors do not need to register for the test at Nerinx in March (more info to come)
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Taking the ACT 1-2 more times prior to senior year is recommended; students can also test in September and October of senior year
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Students MUST REGISTER on their own for every ACT except for the one at Nerinx
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Start looking at your calendar and planning for possible times to take the ACT
More info and to register:
ACT OR SAT
ACT tends to be the more favored test for our students as they have had more success on the ACT vs the SAT. Students can, however, take the SAT as well or in place of the ACT. Counselors will help make recommendations based on the students practice SAT (PSAT) and practice ACT (Pre-ACT). Either test is accepted for admission into college.
Some students benefit from test prep classes or practice tests/questions. Below are several options to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Please note that the national recommendation is to take test prep after taking the ACT or SAT at least once. Test prep can be more effective after taking the ACT or SAT and most students take prep classes spring of junior year or summer after junior year. Prep classes can also be taken first semester senior year.
Test Prep Options
ACT at Nerinx with Patrick Jennewein
ACT Prep at Vianney with Sarah Kheriaty
DARR TUTORING
BOB JOhnson Tutoring
FREE ACT PREP THROUGH VARSITY TUTORS
ACT Academy | Practice questions and more for the ACT visit
Union Test Prep
Kaplan ACT Prep
Princeton Review ACT Prep
One-On-One Tutoring
PRINCETON REVIEW | (800) 916-7737
TUTOR DOCTOR | (636) 357-4500
BOB JOHNSON TUTORING
SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS
KLEITZ EDUCATION GROUP | (314) 344-9010
TEST DOCTOR
Webster University offers Saturday classes several times prior to each national test date.
St. Charles Community College ACT prep
ADDITIONAL TESTING RESOURCES
ACT or SAT resource books are available for purchase at bookstores (for about $30.00).
The St. Louis City Library and St. Louis County Library both offer ACT prep. Check their web sites for more information.
Interpreting PreACT 8/9 Test Scores
Using Your PreACT results (grade 10)