SAT/ACT Information
PCHS CEEB CODE: 341614
ACT
Most students take the ACT at least twice, usually once during 11th grade (provided free of cost at PCHS for 11th graders 1 time), and once during 12th grade. 57% of students increase their composite score the 2nd time. The cost to take the ACT an additional time is $42.50 without writing or $58.50 with writing. Here are the upcoming 2018-2019 test dates and deadlines if you choose take it another time in 11th grade (register at actstudent.org):
- Fall Testing Dates:
- ACT Test Date: September 8, 2018 Registration Deadline: August 10, 2018
- ACT Test Date: October 27, 2018 Registration Deadline: September 28, 2018
- ACT Test Date: December 8, 2018 Registration Deadline: November 2, 2018
- Spring Testing Dates:
- ACT Test Date: February 9, 2019 Registration Deadline: January 11, 2019
- ACT Test Date: April 13, 2019 Registration Deadline: March 8, 2019
- ACT Test Date: June 8. 2019 Registration Deadline: May 3, 2019
SAT
PCHS does not administer the SAT, nor do we sign students up for it. All juniors are encouraged to register themselves for the SAT for the spring, and then again in the fall of their senior year. The cost is $45* without the essay, or $57* with the essay. The SAT is administered at a variety of locations in Greensboro. Here are the upcoming 2017-2018 dates and deadlines for the SAT (register at sat.org):
- Fall 2018 Test Dates:
- SAT Test Date: August 25, 2018 Registration Deadline: July 27, 2018
- SAT Test Date: October 6, 2018 Registration Deadline: September 7, 2018
- SAT Test Date: November 3, 2018 Registration Deadline: October 5, 2018
- SAT Test Date: December 1, 2018 Registration Deadline: November 2, 2018
- Spring 2019 Test Dates:
- SAT Test Date: March 9, 2019 Registration Deadline: February 8, 2019
- SAT Test Date: May 4, 2019 Registration Deadline: April 15, 2019
- SAT Test Date: June 1, 2019 Registration Deadline: May 3, 2019
SAT Prep Courses
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Guilford College SAT Prep Course: This workshop enables students to become familiar with SAT material through section-specific lessons, practice essay questions and three full-length practice tests. Students have reported 250-point score increases, and recently a perfect score was achieved.
Salem College SAT Verbal/Writing Prep Course or Math Course: Review fundamental material while learning effective test-taking strategies. A workbook is included. Pre-Registration required.
Greensboro College SAT Test Preparation Program: Greensboro College’s SAT Test Preparation class has been created by two teachers whose combined experience spans more than 60 years. Both instructors have a passion for teaching and are dedicated to offering an effective learning environment for the students. Note: Only participants between 15-18 years old may attend our SAT Test Prep Program.
Greensboro College College Essay Boot Camp: The College Essay Boot Camp is designed to give rising seniors a jump-start on the college essay-writing process. Lectures and discussion will focus on how to write a successful college essay. Students will focus on actual prompts and draft essays for college applications. Throughout the week, students will spend blocks of time writing and revising their essays in a workshop setting.
Guilford College SAT Prep Course: This workshop enables students to become familiar with SAT material through section-specific lessons, practice essay questions and three full-length practice tests. Students have reported 250-point score increases, and recently a perfect score was achieved.
- Schedule: TBA
- Fees: $399
- How to Register: Online
Salem College SAT Verbal/Writing Prep Course or Math Course: Review fundamental material while learning effective test-taking strategies. A workbook is included. Pre-Registration required.
- More information TBA
Greensboro College SAT Test Preparation Program: Greensboro College’s SAT Test Preparation class has been created by two teachers whose combined experience spans more than 60 years. Both instructors have a passion for teaching and are dedicated to offering an effective learning environment for the students. Note: Only participants between 15-18 years old may attend our SAT Test Prep Program.
- Schedule: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday, July 22, 23, 24 & 25; AND 2-5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29
- Fees: $399
- How to Register: Online
Greensboro College College Essay Boot Camp: The College Essay Boot Camp is designed to give rising seniors a jump-start on the college essay-writing process. Lectures and discussion will focus on how to write a successful college essay. Students will focus on actual prompts and draft essays for college applications. Throughout the week, students will spend blocks of time writing and revising their essays in a workshop setting.
- Schedule: 9 a.m.-12 noon Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-9
- Fees: $249
- How to Register: Online
ACT Prep Courses
Guilford College ACT Prep Course: This workshop is designed to help high school students improve their scores on the ACT. It's taught by highly experienced teachers and enables students to become familiar with the test material through classroom instruction and practice, homework and examples. Each student is given an ACT preparation book, which includes practice tests that serve as extra practice.
Salem College ACT English/Writing or Science/Math Prep Course: Get prepared for the ACT with this intensive review covering the types of questions asked and strategies for improving test scores. A workbook is included.
- Schedule: TBA
- Fees: $399
- How to Register: Online
Salem College ACT English/Writing or Science/Math Prep Course: Get prepared for the ACT with this intensive review covering the types of questions asked and strategies for improving test scores. A workbook is included.
- More information TBA
SAT/ACT Optional Colleges
Many students increase their scores when they take the college entrance exams multiple times, and some colleges will take the highest section of each administration to create a new high score "super-scoring.". However, some students do not find that the exams are an accurate reflection of their abilities. Click here to view a list of colleges that are "test optional" -- they do not require students to submit their scores for the SAT/ACT unless students think it will aid in the admissions process.
