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Upcoming Events
Junior/Senior Timelines
Senior Planning
College Planning
College Testing
Scholarships
Paying for College
Career Planning
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College Testing
If you are a Senior applying to four year colleges and have not yet taken the SAT or ACT, you should register to take one of these exams as soon as possible
SAT or ACT? Click here for a Princeton Review article that explains some of the differences.
**Test fee assistance is available. Please check with your counselor if you think you may be eligible.**
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Free SAT/ACT Study Kits
Oak Harbor High School students can now obtain popular study aids for SAT and ACT tests FREE. Study materials are normally sold commercially for $200, but Oak Harbor students will pay only $13.84 for shipping and technical support.THIS OFFER IS FOR ALL OAK HARBOR STUDENTS. More info is available at: http://www.ohsd.net/ohhs/uploads/u_0_898.pdf. To order study kits, go to: http://eknowledge.com/NFL. Use Oak Harbor's special code: FHKL40627.
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Test Prep On-line Resource
March 2 Success is an on-line test preparation course that will provide help with taking standardized tests, and improve math and English skills. March 2 Success is free. The program is developed by the Army and will help prepare students for: assessment examinations, college entrance examinations, trade school entrance tests, military entrance test, and applying for a job. To see a demo and register for the course visit www.March2Success.com .
PSAT Test
Date: Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Time: 7:45 am
Location: OHHS
Who: Juniors
Details: Practice SAT test. Juniors are highly encouraged to test since it may also qualify them for a National Merit Scholarship. Space is limited with Juniors given priority registration. Sophomores are welcome on a space available basis.
Sign Up: Cost—$18.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OHHS and pay Mrs. Harasti in the ASB office. After making payment, give receipt to Mrs. Jasman in the Counseling Center to complete registration. Juniors are given first priority for sign-up beginning Tuesday, September 18th. Other grades may register beginning Tuesday, September 25th. Registration closes at the end of second lunch on Tuesday, October 16th.
PICTURE ID IS REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN ON TEST DAY
PLAN Test
Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Time: 7:45 am
Location: OHHS
Who: Sophomores
Details: Practice ACT test. Sophomores are encouraged to take this test to practice for the ACT and take an interest survey to help in their career exploration. Space is limited.
Sign Up: Cost—$17.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO OHHS and pay Mrs. Harasti in the ASB office. After making payment, give receipt to Mrs. Jasman in the Counseling Center to complete registration. Sophomores are given first priority for sign-up beginning Tuesday, October 16th. Other grades may register starting Tuesday, October 23rd. Registration closes at the end of second lunch on Friday, November 9th (deadline changed due to Veteran's Day holiday).
PICTURE ID IS REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN ON TEST DAY
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test
Date: Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
Time: 8:00 am
Location: OHHS
Who: Juniors and Seniors
Details: The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test battery consisting of eight short individual tests covering a variety of subjects. Students taking the test receive scores on each individual test as well as career exploration scores. After taking the test, students have the option of receiving more information from the military about the results or they can choose not to be contacted.
Sign Up: No cost. Students interested in taking the test can sign up in the Counseling Center beginning in mid-October. Priority is given to Juniors and Seniors. Sophomores may test on a space available basis.
SAT & ACT TESTS
The ACT and SAT are standardized tests used for college admission purposes. Most schools will accept either test. However, some universities/colleges may require a specific test or additional testing such as the SAT II Subject Tests. Please check with the schools you are applying to in order to verify which tests they require for admission. Both tests are given multiple times throughout the school year in a variety of locations. Registration is done online and deadlines are normally one month prior to the actual test date.
ACT Test
Who: Juniors and Seniors
Details: The fee for the ACT test (No Writing) is $35.00. ACT Plus Writing is $50.50. Registration fee includes score reports for four colleges if codes are provided at time of registration. ACT preparation materials are available in the Counseling Center.
Sign Up: Students must register on line at www.actstudent.org . Our school code number is: 480-810.
2012-2013 Dates and Local Locations:
September 8th: Bellingham
October 27th: Oak Harbor, Bellingham
December 8th: Bellingham
February 9th: Bellingham
April 13th: Bellingham
June 8th: Oak Harbor, Bellingham
SAT Test
Who: Juniors and Seniors
Details: The fee for the SAT Reasoning Test is $50.00. You can take either the SAT Reasoning Test or up to three Subject Tests during a given test administration. Registration fee includes score reports for four colleges. When registering you must indicate the SAT Reasoning Test or each Subject Test you intend to take. The basic fee for the SAT Subject Tests is $23 + $12 for each test (except Language with Listening which is $23). The SAT Preparation Booklet is available in the Counseling Center.
Sign Up: Students must register on line at www.collegeboard.com. Our school code number is: 480-810.
2012-2013 Dates and Local Locations:
October 6th: Oak Harbor, Burlington, Bellingham
November 3rd: Coupeville, Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Bellingham
December 1st: Burlington, Bellingham
January 26th: Oak Harbor, Burlington, Bellingham
March 9th: Burlington, Bellingham
May 4th: Oak Harbor, Burlington, Bellingham
June 1st: Coupeville, Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Bellingham
College Test Prep
Test preparation is now available through our WOIS website license so you can practice for the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, AP Subjects, and ASVAB at home by accessing the WOIS website at www.wois.org. Your counselor or Ms. Hurst can provide you with the site key you will need for access (we are not allowed to publish it as part of the license agreement).
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