Important Dates

Summer School (See the summer opportunities page.)
College and military rep visits,
College fairs, workshops, camps,  and special activities. ACT vs. SAT. Which to take?

Test prep for the WKCE and ACT

WKCE Tutoring
The WKCE is Oct. 26^th-28^th. Doors open at 7:20 a.m. All 10^th grade students are required to take the WKCE. See your school counselor for more information.

ACT Test Strategies Class / Workshops & Fairs
Beloit Memorial ACT preparation workshop. Students can sign up for the ACT workshop with Mrs. Grace-McKinley.  The workshop includes lunch as well as the test preparation materials. All fees must be paid prior to attending the 1st Workshop.  ACT workshop fee waivers are also available. 

ACT Strategies Prep Classes UW-Rock County.
Students are taught on a variety of test-taking strategies. Call (608) 758-6541 to register. Brochures can be found in the School Counseling Office at BMHS

College Testing Dates and Deadlines

	Test date	Registration Postmark deadline	LATE Registration Postmark deadline	Nearest Test Center
ACT	September 13, 2009	August 7, 2009	August 8 – 21, 2009	Beloit
	October 24, 2009	September 18, 2009	September 19 – October 2, 2009	Janesville
	December 12, 2010	November 6, 2009	November 7 – 20, 2009	Beloit
	February 6, 2010	January 5, 2010	January 6 – 15, 2010	Beloit
	April 10, 2010	March 5, 2010	March 6 – 19, 2010	Beloit
	June 12, 2010	May 7, 2010	May 8 – 21, 2010	Janesville
SAT	October 10, 2009	September 9, 2009	September 25, 2009
	November 7, 2009	October 1, 2009	October 15, 2009
	December 5, 2009	October 31, 2009	November 13, 2009
	January 23, 2010	December 15, 2009	December 30, 2009
	March 13, 2010	February 4, 2010	February 18, 2010
	May 1, 2010	March 25, 2010	April 8, 2010
	June 5, 2010	April 29, 2010	May 13, 2010

Who should take which tests?

The PLAN is a practice test for the ACT. It is recommended that sophomores and juniors take this.

The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. It can also help you with the ACT. Most students who take the PSAT do so in hopes of qualifying for a National Merit Scholarship. While it can be taken in the sophomore year, it is the junior year score that is used for National Merit.

The SAT I is required by very few colleges, most frequently located on the East and West coast. Many schools accept the SAT. Your counselor can tell you if the school you are interested in requires it. Take this test in late spring of your junior year or early fall of your senior year. The SAT II tests are specialized subject matter tests often required by private colleges. Check the college web page to see if you need those. They would be taken in your senior year.

The ACT is the most frequently required test, particularly in the mid-West. Seniors taking or re-taking the ACT should take the October test to meet college application deadlines.

To see some of the differences between the two tests go to the "Study Skills" page.

UW-Madison require the ACT Writing Exam for admission. Students, who have already taken the ACT, but not the writing portion, must re-take the ACT to gain acceptance to either school. It is optional or recommended at the other Wisconsin colleges.  For a list of all colleges and universities that require the ACT Writing Test, click here.

College Visits 2009-2010

To see any of these representatives, get a pass from the Guidance Secretary. Parents are welcome.

Schools	Dates	Times
Dubuque	October 19, 2009	12:30
Bradley	October 20, 2009	1:40
Platteville	October 20, 2009	8:30
UW Milwaukee	October 23, 2009	2:30
Edgewood	October 27, 2009	10:00
Knox	Rescheduled	1:00
Michigan Technological University	November 12, 2009	TBA
Blackhawk	November 3^rd 17^th & 24^th	11:30 – 2:30
Herzing College	December 8, 2009	10:00
UW – Rock	December 14, 2009	9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Beloit College	December 18, 2009	9:30 a.m.
UW – Parkside	March 9, 2010	10:30 a.m.
UW - Madison	April 14, 2010	1:40 – 3:13 p.m.