Test and Study Skills
If you want to register online for the ACT or practice your test skills at this site, you may want to explore the ACT site. The ACT web site has a practice test on line as well as Kaplan resources which are online or available for purchase.
Register for the ACT
| ACT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Fee Required** |
| Sept 13, 2008 | August 12, 2008 | August 13-22, 2008 |
| October 25, 2008 | September 19, 2008 | Sept 20 - Oct 3, 2008 |
| December 13, 2008 | November 7, 2008 | November 8-20, 2008 |
| February 7, 2009 | January 6, 2009 | January 7-16,2009 |
| April 4, 2009 | February 27, 2009* | Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2009 |
| June 13, 2009 | May 8, 2009 | May 9-22, 2009 |
*No test centers scheduled in New York for February test date.
** If you miss the regular deadline, you can register during the late period, but must pay the additional nonrefundable late fee.
You may want to register for the SAT. Check out the SAT Schedule where you can register online.
Register for the SAT
| SAT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration |
| Oct. 4, 2008 | Sept. 9, 2008 | Sept. 16, 2008 |
| Nov. 1, 2008 | Sept. 26, 2008 | Oct. 10, 2008 |
| Dec. 6, 2008 | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov. 18, 2008 |
| Jan. 24, 2009 | Dec. 26, 2008 | Jan. 6, 2009 |
| Mar. 14, 2009 | Feb 10, 2009 | Feb 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 | Mar 31, 3009 | Apr. 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 | May 5, 2009 | May 15, 2009 |
For a variety of tips and helpful advice on taking tests or developing better study skills, you may want to explore Study Skills Checklist or Tech Prep Review
If you are a person who waits until the last minute to study, check out the Cramming Pros and Cons article. If you are highly stressed when it comes to tests or homework, take the Stress Test About Studying.
To help view yourself as a successful student and person, explore the 100 ideas on developing a successful view in life at Success Ideas. To develop more self confidence, check out Self Esteem Tips.
To analyze what might be tempting you away from studying, take the Distraction Survey. Take the Learning Styles Inventory or the Learning Styles Survey to identify the best way you learn. Check out the following ideas to help you in class: Study Aides for Visual Learners | Brain Game | Brain Functions | Brain Box | "Make Sense of Your Brain"
Motivation Inventory | Brain Hemisphere Survey | Multiple Intelligence Survey | What Do You Care Abouth The Most
It takes work to defeat our fears and overcome our weaknesses.
Essay Test Taking Tips | Think Like a Genius | Motivating Yourself | How to Memorize | Tips for Multiple Choice Tests | Survival Skills for Taking Tests | Test Quest Links
For a resource to help you see the need to always improve and learn new skills for life long learning, explore Mind Tools or the University of Minnesota Study Skills.
Use any of the following links to strengthn your study skill muscles.
Study Skills Self Test | Study Skills Self Survey | Study Skills Survey | Study Skills - Textbook Reading | Test Taking Skills | Time Management Skills | Student Success Tips | SQ3R Study Method | Study Skills Inventory | Note Taking Checklist | Study Skill Links | Study Skills Links | Learning Strategy Links | Managing Test Anxiety | Reducing Anxiety