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Mark your calendar now. Test DatesApril 12, 2008 June 14, 2008  Registration DeadlinesMarch 7, 2008May 9, 2008  

Mark your calendar now.Test DatesMay 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 Registration DeadlinesApril 1, 2008May 6, 2008  

Which is best for you? The ACT® Assessment or the SAT I® test? Most colleges will accept either ACT® or SAT I® scores in college admissions. But these tests are not the same. Many students do better on one than the other. You can also take both. Here’s a quick comparison of the two tests.  Read more

What happens to your application once you send it in?At Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities, your application will go through a few review steps.Phase 1: Admissions Index Read more

There’s no way around it—you need to apply to college before you get in. Depending on your school of choice, this might mean taking tests, getting ready for an interview or even writing an essay. High school students usually know all of this. But that doesn’t answer the big questions: What do colleges really want? How do colleges decide who gets in? What criteria do colleges use? For many students, this is a big mystery. Check out the following information and take the guesswork out of applying for college.  

Having a hard time deciding which college is best for you? This worksheet lets you do a side-by-side comparison. 

Do you require different accomodations at college? This handout discusses disability accomodations and housing options for student parents. 

Are you a student athlete planning for college? This handout offers some important tips and advice. 

Need all the information in one easy download?  This is the comprehensive high school handbook. 

Overwhelmed by the prospect of applying to colleges? This guide provides an overview of the college application and admissions process.