How to Sign Up for the ACT/SAT
Mrs. Orris
BRACE Advisor
A BIG Thank You To IMPACT For This Beautiful
Presentation!
Standardized Tests
Colleges use tests like the SAT and the ACT for:
Admission – to compare you to other candidates in their
application pool
Placement – to choose the most appropriate courses for
you
Scholarship Opportunities
Colleges Entrance Exams Are Based On Content
Knowledge, Therefore:
The more knowledge you acquire your high school years, the
better your test scores will be.
Students who are taking the test to pass the FCAT, in a
reading class, or are taking Algebra 2 are encouraged to
register for the May & June Test Dates
SAT or ACT
Score Comparison . . . . . . .
Are You On Free/Reduced Lunch?
ACT Waivers Have 11
Number Digits.
Waivers Expire. Make
sure to use it by the end
of school year stated -
JUNE!
Students on Free/Reduced Lunch Receive Test Waivers
Pay attention to email alerts, Remind 101 Text Reminders, and announcements for
reminders on upcoming test dates and when to pick up your waivers!
SAT Waivers Have 12 Number
Digits.
Waivers Expire. The color of the
waiver will change depending on
school year!
S2: Sign In / Create An Account
S3: Create Your Web Account
Remember to write down
your ID and Password !
It is hard to retrieve once it
is lost
S4: Your Account Information
Email Your ID and Password to
Yourself.
YOU WILL NEED IT LATER
to check and send your scores to
Colleges/Universities!
S5: Find Your School
Your School Code is
101646
Confirm that you go
to Piper High School
S6: Your H.S. Summary & Interest Inventory
Although slightly
frustrating, the
information you input can
potentially match you to
scholarships and colleges!
This section will ask you
many questions. Answer as
honestly as you can. If you
are unsure, just guess.
S7: Upload Photo
ACT
You can upload your photo
using the ACT Photo Ap.
It’s Simple!
SAT
SAT does not have an ap.
You must upload picture
from your computer or
FaceBook
S8: Select Your Test Date
College Bound Students MUST Take ACT Plus Writing!
For Standard SAT Test :
Select SAT
Some Institutions Require Students To Take SAT Subject* Tests.
* Please check On college/university websites for Admissions Requirements to
make sure you are taking the appropriate tests on-time!
S9: Select Your Test Location
You can take the ACT at Piper High
School if you wish
(Test Center Code 193270)
You can also take it at a different
location if it is more convenient.
The SAT is NOT administered
at Piper High School.
You must take it at another
location. Plantation HS and
Taravella HS are popular choices
for our students.
S10: Score Reports
You can add up to four schools to send your scores to for FREE! If you don’t
sign up for it now, it will cost you about $12.00 per school! That’s more than
$ 45.00! Don’t be afraid to send your reports – all schools SUPERSCORE!
Athletes – Don’t Forget To Send a Copy to the NCAA – Code 9999
S11: Payment With A Waiver
•Enter Waiver Number
•Waiver Numbers Can
Only Be Used ONCE
•Waivers Expire! They
are only good for the
school year named on
top of waiver
•Don’t Waste Your
Waiver by Loosing It
or Not Showing Up
on Test Date!
•NEVER input credit
card info when
paying with a waiver.
Or Payment With A Credit Card
• If parent does not
have a credit card,
simply purchase a Visa,
MasterCard, or Amex
Gift Card and use it to
make your payment!
S12: Print Your Admissions Ticket
Students can print their SAT Admission Ticket whether they
registered online or by paper.
To print a ticket or make corrections online, a student should:
• Sign in to My SAT. If the student hasn't already created a collegeboard.org
username and password, he or she should do so now.
• Click "Print Admission Ticket."
• Update the ticket's information as necessary. Changes to test type, test date
or test center are subject to a change fee.
• Print the Admission Ticket.
Students MUST print your ticket from their ACT Web account when
prompted, after your registration or standby request is confirmed. You will NOT
receive a ticket in the mail.
If you registered by mail:
If you do not receive a ticket in the mail by 10 days before the test date, log in
to your ACT Web account to print it or call 319.337.1270 immediately.
Should I Purchase Their Review Guides?
If you want to. …….
However, please be aware that there are
plenty of FREE resources out there such as:
◦ March2sucess.com
◦ Classes
◦ Library Prep Classes
◦ Free Review Guides
◦ Other On-Line Resources ‘’Google it”
It is important to Remember:
General Information
You must print out the ticket, and bring it and a picture ID with you the
day of the test.
◦ You will not be admitted without the Test Ticket and Valid ID!
Prepare a bag with everything you need ( #2 pencils, approved
calculator, ticket, picture ID, and snacks) the night before.
Get a good night sleep and have a good breakfast
Be on time- you will not be admitted if you are late.
For those on Free and Reduced Lunch
Please see Mrs. Orris in Room 135/Bldg A to Receive Waivers
You can never register late and pay with a test fee waiver
You only get two ACT and two SAT test waivers for your whole life.
◦ You may also receive only two SAT Subject Test Waivers.
After you take the ACT/SAT test and have paid with a waiver, you
become eligible to receive College Application Waivers your Senior year!
◦ Proof of completed application must be shown prior to receiving one
◦ Please note that some colleges do not accept application fee waivers
STAY INFORMED
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