www.actstudent.org

Most colleges use the ACT (American College Testing Program) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) for College Admissions purposes. Some colleges use minimum scores as a requirement for admission, while others use these scores for placement purposes. Always check the college of your choice for the appropriate admissions test.  Many colleges are accepting either test.

You may take the admissions tests as often as you wish. Seniors are advised to take these tests early in the school year so that a test retake can be scheduled if desired. Juniors are advised to take admissions test by the spring of their junior year. This gives them time to retake the test. Students are advised to take the ACT at least twice. ACT/SAT Preparation classes are available, please see a school counselor if you would like information.

A student who does not plan to attend college immediately after high school should also take the ACT.   Students may decide at the last minute to attend college and will not have time to schedule an ACT test.  A student who chooses to delay entering college immediately after graduation, is more likely to perform better on the ACT while still in high school.

2008-2009 ACT Schedule
Test Dates	Registration Deadline  /  Late Fee Registration Deadline
Sept. 13, 2008 (only avail. in Indiana)	Aug. 12 2008 / Aug. 13-22, 2008
Oct. 25, 2008	Sept. 19, 2008 / Sept. 20 - Oct. 3, 2008
Dec. 13, 2008	Nov. 7, 2008 / Nov. 8-20, 2008
Feb. 7, 2009	Jan. 6, 2009 / Jan. 7-16, 2009
April 4, 2009	Feb. 27, 2009 / Feb. 28 - March 13, 2009
June 13, 2009	May 8, 2009 / May 9-22, 2009

Students are encouraged to register online at www.actstudent.org. Mail in registration packets are available on the bookshelf in the counselors' reception area.

You must record the St. Henry District High School code #180-770 when completing your paper or online registration form.

Practice test booklets can be picked up from a counselor for self-study.  SHDHS teachers offer ACT practice sessions after school in late September and October.  These will be announced during homeroom, posted on our bulletin board and the "Announcement" page here in the Guidance Section of the SHDHS website.  There are also ACT practice classes students can take locally for a fee, see a school counselor for a flyer with more dates and details.

Local test centers for most dates:
Thomas More College
Northern Kentucky University
Dixie Heights High School
Connor High School
Ryle  High School
Other local ACT testing centers are available. Check the registration packet or online for those sites and dates of availability.
 

Registration for ACT under Special Circumstances: Check the ACT Registration Packet for special instructions. Only students with current, documented disabilities, professionally diagnosed as having physical, sensory, psychological/mental, or learning disabilities, and who cannot test under standard conditions are eligible for special testing. Call Mrs. Susan Plummer, on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 3:00 p.m. or Wednesdays until 11:00 a.m. at 525-5844 ext. 107 for more details.