The University Bound Organizer. Anna Costaras

the SAT on their website.

      4.Many test prep companies offer free practice tests, both online and at their test centers.

      For the ACT:

      1. A study guide and mobile app which include practice tests with scoring keys and test taking strategies are available from ACT.

      2. ACT’s website has practice questions in English, math, reading, science, and writing.

      3. Sign up to receive an email from ACT with weekly questions.

      4. Free online and on-site practice tests are available from a variety of test companies.

      Keep track of all your test support usernames and passwords on the Test Prep Resources worksheet in this chapter.

      Once you have your results, record all test dates and your corresponding scores on the Standardized Test Scores worksheet on page 58. This worksheet will help you list your test scores in an organized and easily accessible format. From this list, you will select your top scores to send to each school. When you receive your official standardized test score reports, file them in your General folder, as you may need to refer to them again.

      Make sure to pay attention to college application deadlines to submit your scores on time. You can opt to take advantage of the limited free score reports that ACT and College Board offer when you register for your tests. In addition, at a later date, you can request and pay to submit additional scores by phone or online.

      CHAPTER 4

RESEARCHING SCHOOLS: GETTING ACQUAINTED

      Is there one perfect university for you? Perhaps. Most likely, though, there are many schools that could be a great fit. A “great fit” college should match your interests, abilities, and needs. The right school for you will have an environment you’re comfortable with and programs to help you meet your long-term goals. Take into consideration academic programs and rigor, cost, geographic location, student body, clubs and activities, and your chance of admission. Each school has its unique personality. Whether visiting online, on campus or meeting with a school rep or alum, you’ll sense the distinct characteristics that differentiate one school from another.

      “I would like to say that students should always look for the right fit college and not be influenced only by the big name or the rank. Further, both applicants and admissions officers are partners in this endeavor and we have the same goal: students success.”

      —Musa Khalidi, Executive Director International Admissions, St. Lawrence University