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ACT Testing Dates & Registration Deadlines

rosalie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:13:08 -0800

Mark your calendar now.

Test Dates

April 12, 2008

June 14, 2008

Registration Deadlines

March 7, 2008

May 9, 2008

SAT Testing Dates & Registration Deadlines

rosalie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:08:37 -0800

Mark your calendar now.

Test Dates

May 3, 2008

June 7, 2008

Registration Deadlines

April 1, 2008

May 6, 2008

Which Test is Best for Me?

rosalie — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:58:14 -0800

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.

Admissions Overview

rosalie — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:50:04 -0800

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
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Making College Happen

rosalie — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:24:59 -0800

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.

Comparing Colleges Worksheet [PDF]

rosalie — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:33:01 -0800

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

Special Circumstances [PDF]

rosalie — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:23:05 -0800

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

Student Athletes [PDF]

rosalie — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:18:58 -0800

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

High School Guide [PDF]

rosalie — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:05:07 -0800

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

Making It Happen [PDF]

rosalie — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:54:44 -0800

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