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 ACT and SAT Information 

Glenbrook North High School Code (CEEB): 143-215

Standardized testing dates and registration deadlines are listed below. Online registration is the preferred and quicker method, however, you may pick up registration packets in the College Resource Center. The deadline date is the postmark date. (When registering close to the deadline date, it is recommended you bring the packet to the post office to ensure the postmark date.)


PLEASE NOTE: Glenbrook North High School does not record test scores on transcripts or applications.  It is the student's responsibility to request the testing company to send their scores directly to the college(s).

ACT

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Registration

*September 11, 2010 
October 23, 2010
December 11, 2010
*February 12, 2011
*April 9, 2011
June 11, 2011

           August 6, 2010              September 17, 2010
November 5, 2010
January 7, 2011
March 4, 2011
May 6, 2011

August 20, 2010
October 1, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 21, 2011
March 18, 2011
May 20, 2011

                    *GBN is a test site

The ACT is required by all the state schools in Illinois. It is accepted at most schools in the country. Juniors are advised to take the ACT in April or June. Illinois State Scholars are selected on the basis of ACT/SAT scores and/or GPA at the end of junior year.

Additional information and online registration is available at
www.actstudent.org Registration packets are also available in the College Resource Center and contain a detailed explanation of fees.  Students are responsible for mailing these forms directly to ACT. 

ACT Phone Numbers:
  • 319-337-1270  Registration
  • 319-337-1313  Score Reports
  • 319-337-1510  About ID Requirements
  • 319-337-1510  Regarding Testing Accommodations
  • 319-337-1448  Regarding Universal Testing
  • 319-337-1524  TDD for Persons with Hearing Impairments

Click ACT Home Page for more information regarding ACT Testing
Click ACT Online Registration to register via the internet
Click ACT Test Prep for tips to help you prepare for the test
Click ACT Writing Test to see what colleges have decided about the test 


The College Board
SAT and SAT Subject Tests
 

Test Date

Registration  Deadline

Late Registration

*Oct 9, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
January 22, 2011
March 12, 2011¹
May 7, 2011
June 4, 2011

September 10, 2010
October 8, 2010
November 5, 2010
December 23, 2010
February 11, 2011
April 8, 2011
May 6, 2011

September 24, 2010
October 22, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 7, 2011
February 25, 2011
April 22, 2011
May 20, 2011

                    *GBN is a test site

Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT in either the April, May or June. SAT subject tests should be taken if they are completing a course in which they have done better than average work and SAT subject tests are required by the college (s) to which they are applying.

Additional information and online registration is available at www.collegeboard.com  Registration packets are also available in the College Resource Center and contain a detailed explanation of fees.  Students are responsible for mailing these forms directly to SAT.

SAT Phone Numbers:
  • 866-756-7346 - Customer Service General Inquiries
  • 609-771-7137 - Services for Students with Disabilities Inquiries
  • 888-857-2477 - TTY for Persons with Hearing Impairments

Click SAT Home Page for more information regarding SAT Testing
Click SAT Online Registration to register via the internet
Click SAT Score Report to receive your SAT scores.
Click SAT Getting Ready for tips on preparing for the test 
Click Students with Disabilities for special accommodations for families with disabilities
Click IVY West or Compass to find out if SAT Subject Tests are required or recommended by the school you are interested in attending. Please visit the school website or call the admissions office for the most accurate information.


AP
Advanced Placement Exams
 

Test Dates

Registration

May 2 - 6, 2011
May 9 - 13, 2011

February, 2011 (Dates TBA)
GBN Bookstore

 Advanced Placement Exams may award college credit, advanced college placement or both.


PSAT/NMSQT
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Test Date

Registration

October 13, 2010

September 2010
Registration in the GBN Bookstore

The PSAT/NMSQT is recommended for all juniors who are college bound and who also wish to compete in the National Merit Scholarship program. This is an excellent practice test for the SAT. 


PSAE
PRAIRIE STATE ACHIEVEMENT EXAM

Test Dates

Registration

April 27 & 28, 2011

Registration in school during SRT

The Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) is an Illinois state mandated test for juniors.  It measures the achievement of 11th graders in reading, mathematics, science and writing. The PSAE includes three components: the ACT Plus Writing, an ISBE-developed science assessment, and two Work Keys assessments (Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics).


PLAN
Career Planning Assessment Program

Test Date

Registration

November 3, 2010

Registration not required

The PLAN test is part of a program designed to assist sophomores with academic and career development and to assist students in preparing for the ACT assessment. All sophomores take the PLAN Test.