SAT/ACT
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Score Delivery Dates
Important Facts
- ACT Registration: at www.act.org
- More colleges and universities are becoming test-optional. www.fairtest.org has a searchable database of these schools. Students should also reference college websites to check the application requirements of the schools they are applying to.
- Fee waivers are available for students with financial need. Contact Ms. Denke in D House or through email denker@norwalkps.org for more information.
Deciding between the SAT and ACT? The major differences between the two tests include:
Students who do better on the SAT typically:
- enjoy brain teasers or riddles
- don't have to study to pass tests
- are "street smart"
- are good at reading between the lines
- have a good eye for detail
Students who do better on the ACT typically:
- enjoy science, economics, or debate
- work hard in school to earn good grades
- are "book smart"
- are good writers
- are better at reading for general idea.
Click here for more information on SAT and ACT Comparisons.
SAT & ACT Prep Options
This information is provided only as a resource for students and parents. Norwalk High School does not promote or endorse any particular service.
Through NHS:
- SAT Prep Math and SAT Prep English- Courses are offered as part of Norwalk High’s curriculum. These are quarter length elective classes for juniors and seniors. See Program of Studies for course descriptions.
- “Let’s Get Ready”- SAT prep for a minimal fee. Typically held from January to April in preparation for spring exams. *times subject to change. Please see your guidance counselor for more information.
Outside NHS:
- ASPIRE- ACT tutoring through partnership with Community Action Network. Requires recommendation by Guidance Department due to criteria established by foundation. Please ask your guidance counselor for more information.
- Kaplan Tutoring & Prep- offers SAT prep courses, tutoring and free events. 1-800-KAP-TEST www.kaptest.com
- C2 Education- offers both SAT and ACT prep courses. www.c2educate.com
- Princeton Review- offers SAT & ACT prep courses, tutoring & free online practice tests. 1246 Post Road East Westport, CT 06880 1-888-759-7737 www.princetonreview.com
Testing Resources
Khan Academy Teacher/Coach Implementation Guide
Khan Academy Linking College Board Student Accounts
PSAT Testing
PSAT 8/9 (9th Graders)
PSAT/NMSQT (10th and 11th Graders)
Fee waivers are available for students with financial need. Contact Ms. Denke in D House or through email denker@norwalkps.org for more information.
Saturday SAT is offered at Norwalk High School on November 5, 2016 and May 6, 2017
Fee waivers are available for students with financial need. Contact Ms. Denke in D House or through email denker@norwalkps.org for more information.
Saturday SAT is offered at Norwalk High School on November 5, 2016 and May 6, 2017
Saturday SAT is offered at Norwalk High School on November 5, 2016 and May 6, 2017
Saturday SAT is offered at Norwalk High School on November 5, 2016 and May 6, 2017
Deciding between the SAT and ACT? The major differences between the two tests include:
Students who do better on the SAT typically:
- enjoy brain teasers or riddles
- don't have to study to pass tests
- are "street smart"
- are good at reading between the lines
- have a good eye for detail
Students who do better on the ACT typically:
- enjoy science, economics, or debate
- work hard in school to earn good grades
- are "book smart"
- are good writers
- are better at reading for general idea.
Deciding between the SAT and ACT? The major differences between the two tests include:
Students who do better on the SAT typically:
- enjoy brain teasers or riddles
- don't have to study to pass tests
- are "street smart"
- are good at reading between the lines
- have a good eye for detail
Students who do better on the ACT typically:
- enjoy science, economics, or debate
- work hard in school to earn good grades
- are "book smart"
- are good writers
- are better at reading for general idea.
Deciding between the SAT and ACT? The major differences between the two tests include:
Students who do better on the SAT typically:
- enjoy brain teasers or riddles
- don't have to study to pass tests
- are "street smart"
- are good at reading between the lines
- have a good eye for detail
Students who do better on the ACT typically:
- enjoy science, economics, or debate
- work hard in school to earn good grades
- are "book smart"
- are good writers
- are better at reading for general idea.