Q: When should I start my college search?

A: It's never too early to start looking at colleges. Some students start as early as 8th or 9th grade. That's a good idea since the courses you opt to take in high school could affect your chances of being accepted by the college of your choice. Never put off the search until after your junior year. So.... juniors need to get busy now! Use your spring break and summer vacation to visit college campuses and get a jump on the action! For more information on how to do this, stop by the guidance office.

Q: When should I register for the new SAT?

A: If you are going to be a senior in the 2007-2008 school year, you have three more opportunities to register for the SAT's. The three dates to take the
SAT' s next fall are: Saturday, October 6th, Saturday, November 3rd and Saturday December 1st. Each of the registration deadlines are about one month before the test. The two closest testing centers, The Millbrook School and Arlington High School, may be full if you wait too long to register. Therefore, try to register EARLY! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO REGISTER. You can register online at www.collegeboard.com

The spring SAT testing dates are: Saturday, January 26th, Saturday, March 1st, Saturday, May 03rd and Saturday, June 07th. If you are a junior in the 2007-2008 school year you need to take the SAT I on one of these dates.

Q: When should I take the PSAT exam?

A: The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) must be taken in the junior year of high school. If you are a sophomore, it can be taken as a practice, but it is not required until the junior year. Juniors will be signed up through their English classes starting the last week of September. This year's PSAT follows the new SAT format. All students who sign up to take the exam will be given a brochure that contains a practice PSAT. Be sure you take the practice test!!!! If you have questions about this test log onto www.collegeboard.com. This is the official website for both PSAT and SAT information. Good Luck!

Q: What's changing on the new SAT?

1. A writing section with multiple-choice questions and an essay will be added.
2. The verbal section will be renamed the critical reading section. Analogies will be eliminated, and short reading passages will be added.
3. Math content will be expanded to include topics from third-year college preparatory math. Quantitative comparisons will be eliminated.

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