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ACT and SAT Information
Glenbrook North High School Code (CEEB): 143-215
The ACT is required by all the state schools in Illinois and accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Juniors are advised to take the ACT in February, April or June. Illinois State Scholars are selected on the basis of ACT/SAT scores and/or GPA at the end of junior year.
ACT encourages all students to register online. (Note: As of the 2010-2011 testing year, online options have been added for students who wish to test standby and for students with disabilities). Before you can register, you will need to create a free ACT web account at ACTstudent.org You can register and print your admission ticket, view scores, send scores, and much more from your ACT account.
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).
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ACT
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Test Date
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Registration Deadline
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Late Registration
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*September 11, 2010
*October 23, 2010
*December 11, 2010
*February 12, 2011
*April 9, 2011
*June 11, 2011
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August 6, 2010 September 17, 2010
November 5, 2010
January 7, 2011
March 4, 2011
May 6, 2011
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August 20, 2010
October 1, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 21, 2011
March 18, 2011
May 20, 2011
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*GBN is a test site
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
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
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THE COLLEGE BOARD
SAT and SAT SUBJECT TESTS
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Test Date
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Registration Deadline
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Late Registration
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*October 9, 2010
November 6, 2010
*December 4, 2010
*January 22, 2011
*March 12, 2011¹
*May 7, 2011
June 4, 2011
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September 10, 2010
October 8, 2010
November 5, 2010
December 23, 2010
February 11, 2011
April 8, 2011
May 6, 2011
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September 24, 2010
October 22, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 7, 2011
February 25, 2011
April 22, 2011
May 20, 2011
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*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.
The College Board recommends students register online (Note: Students with disabilities may register online once they have received their Eligibility Approval Letter; students who wish to test standby may not register online. They need to bring a completed paper registration form and check for all fees to the test center no later than 7:45 a.m. on the day of testing.)
Additional information and online registration is available at www.collegeboard.com
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 for 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.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS
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Test Dates
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Registration
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May 2 - 6, 2011
May 9 - 13, 2011
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February, 2011 (Dates TBA)
GBN Bookstore
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Advanced Placement Exams may award college credit, advanced college placement or both.
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PSAT/NMSQT
(National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
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Test Date
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Registration
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October 13, 2010
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September 2010
Registration in the GBN Bookstore
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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.
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PRAIRIE STATE ACHIEVEMENT EXAM (PSAE)
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Test Dates
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Registration
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April 27 & 28, 2011
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Registration in school
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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).
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PLAN TEST
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Test Date
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Registration
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November 3, 2010
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Registration not required
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The PLAN test ("pre-ACT") 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.
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