While standardized test scores should be taken seriously, they are not to be over-stressed. A good score will help your chances of acceptance to any school you choose, and it could qualify you for additional college scholarships and financial assistance. But, if you are not a good test-taker, do not stress - it is just one factor that colleges look at when making enrollment decisions. Stay calm and use the below resources to prepare.
SAT Exam Prep: Free Online Course
The College Board has partnered with KHAN Academy to provide online practice for the SAT. In preparation for the SAT, a few weeks before your test, allow time to complete the following steps:
Chegg also offers a free online SAT exam prep program.
Exam2Jobs offers SAT and/or the ACT descriptions and practice questions.
Dates: Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22
Time: Tuesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. (5 sessions)
Instructor: Laura Icardi
Fee: $159
Location: Hoban High School
Naviance Test Prep: an online ACT preparation program
Naviance Test Prep provides resources that give students the opportunity to perform their best on test day.
Chegg also offers a free online ACT exam prep program.
Exam2Jobs offers SAT and/or the ACT descriptions and practice questions.
Hoban will be holding a testing day in February. No regular classes will be held in person on this day. Student attendance on this day depends on the grade level your child is in. Please see the section below that pertains to your grade and activities for the day. For students who are asked to attend, the beginning of testing will coincide with the normal start of the school day. Testing room locations will be sent in an email to your student prior to testing.
Testing will conclude around noon for most students taking the ACT, PreACT and IOWAs. Students with testing accommodations may take longer.
If you have any questions, contact mattesj@hoban.org.
Notes on the SAT
SAT registration and a $49 fee are due about four weeks prior to the test. The late registration fee is an additional $27.
Learn more about the SAT and register online to take the SAT. Use Hoban’s code (360-020) when registering. Hoban will not receive your scores if you do not list the school code.
Notes on the ACT
Learn more about the ACT and to register online to take the ACT. Use Hoban’s code (360-020) when registering. Hoban will not receive your scores if you do not list the school code.