[BHS etree] ETREE: JUNIOR & SOPHS SPRING TESTING REGISTRATION/DATES

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JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES:  IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SPRING TESTING

SAT l and SAT II Subject tests are  scheduled this year for May 5th 
-- with a regular registration deadline of MARCH 29 -- and June 2nd 
with regular registration deadline of April 27.  Register online for 
your SAT l and SAT II Subject tests at http://www.collegeboard.com

Most selective colleges (and the University of California) require 
the SAT l  or the ACT with writing, as well as, at least two SAT II 
Subject Tests. It's a very good strategy to take the SAT Reasoning 
Test in either May or June of the junior year.  Please remember that 
a student cannot take both the SAT  Reasoning Test and Subject Tests 
on the same date. For UC/private college applicants can take the 
Reasoning Test in May and a set of Subject Tests in June.

The SAT II subject tests must be in two different areas, chosen from 
the following:  English, history and social studies, science, 
mathematics (level II only), or language other than English.  If you 
are currently taking an AP (Advanced Placement) or Honors class, this 
would probably be an excellent preparation
for the SAT II Subject Test.  Try to schedule your SAT II Subjects 
test as close to the AP exam as possible (so that the material is 
fresh).

AP exams are scheduled this year at BHS between May 7th and May 18th. 
 SAT II Subject tests are  scheduled this year for May 5th -- with a 
regular registration deadline of March 29th!! -- and June 2nd. 
Register online for your SAT l and SAT II Subject tests at 
http://www.collegeboard.com

It is not necessary for sophomores to take the SAT Reasoning Test or 
the ACT at this time.

But SOPHMORES should consider taking SAT Subject Tests this spring, 
especially if the student is completing Advanced Biology and not 
planning to take AP Biology next year.  In addition, students who are 
completing  their foreign language sequence or their college-prep 
math sequence may also wish to take a Subject Test in one or both of 
those areas.

Preparation for these exams is highly recommended. Take a practice 
test to  by visiting http://www.collegeboard.com for a free on-line 
test. Test preparation books with practice tests are available in the 
College and Career Center for your use.

Here are the registration test dates and DEADLINES for this spring.

May 5 SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests

Registration deadline:  March 29
Late Registration deadline  April 11


June 2 SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests

Registration deadline:  April 27
Late Registration deadline  May 9


Please remember that a student may also take the ACT (American  College
Test) in place of the SAT Reasoning Test or in addition to it.   Colleges and
universities will take the student's better score.  For the UC  system,
however, a student must also take the ACT Writing segment (an optional  part
of the test).


June 9 ACT

Registration deadline May 4
Late Registration May 18


You can find more details about these tests beginning on page 27 in  The
College Information Guide for Juniors and Their Parents, the  yellow-covered
booklet that was mailed to every Berkeley High junior in early  November.

Thank you to Bob Laird and AC list serve for this information.