La Costa Canyon High School
Testing
 School Code: 050858

 

SAT/ACT Conversion Chart
 CAHSEE Information   

ACT Information

Test Dates 2008-2009
 ACT Fees
 Sign up for the ACT and/or ACT with Writing (need writing for UC/CSU)
 Send ACT Scores - to a college/university or a scholarship provider
 Test Preparation

Advanced Placement

College Board - Advanced Placement
 2008-2009 test dates

SAT Information

SAT Test Dates and Fees
 Sign up for the SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests
 Send SAT and/or SAT Subject Test Scores - to a college/university or to a scholarship provider
 Test Preparation
 Tips- The Day Before the Test
PSAT Powerpoint Presentation– click here !

What tests do I need to take to get into college?

Community Colleges do not require any entrance exams.  However, you will be required to take math and English placement tests when you apply to determine your math and English levels for course enrollment. 

California State Universities (CSU's) require the SAT OR the ACT with writing.

University of California schools (UC's) require the SAT OR the ACT with writing AND two SAT subject tests.  See the individual university websites for more detailed information.  Some campuses prefer certain subject tests depending on campus and major.  How do I decide which subject tests to take?  click here

Private colleges and universities require the SAT OR the ACT w/writing.  Some private schools do not require the writing test.  See the individual website for each individual school for admission requirements.  It is best to take the writing portion in case it is required.  If it is not, it will not be considered or count against you.    

Highly selective private colleges and universities also require two or three SAT subject tests.  See the individual website for each individual school for admission requirements.    Some campuses prefer certain subject tests depending on major, etc..  How do I decide which subject tests to take?  click here

If you are enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course you it is strongly recommended that you take the AP test for that course in the Spring.  Advanced Placement tests are given here at LCC and you will need to sign up in the finance office during the registration period.  For more information click here.

When should I take them? 

What is the PSAT and how do I sign up for it?

The PSAT is the practice test for the SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test).  It is offered one time a year in the Fall. The test is given school-wide.  The test will be administered in one of your scheduled classes.  Sign up at the finance office.  It is recommended that all students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade take the PSAT.  Scores are available in mid-January. Students will receive their test booklets back as well as a score report with information about ways to improve scores. 

What is the PLAN and how do I sign up for it? 

The PLAN is the practice test for the ACT (American College Test).  It is offered one time a year, on a Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm (usually in November).  It is recommended that all students in 9th and 10th grade take the PLAN.  Scores are available in the counseling office in mid-January.  Students will receive their test booklets back as well as a score report with information about ways to improve scores.  The PLAN also has a career component that can assist you in learning more about what your interests are. 

How you score on the PSAT and PLAN will help you determine if you should take both the SAT and ACT or only one of them.  If you are consistently scoring higher on one of the tests than you may want to take that one.  However, if you do want to take both tests (SAT and ACT), you can submit either score/s and the college or university you are applying to will consider your highest score.

Furthermore, if you take a test more than once all of your scores for each test sitting will be sent.  You are not able to choose which score/s to send.  Again, the college or university will consider your highest score.  

Testing Timeline

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
PSAT- Fall PSAT- Fall  PSAT- Fall *SAT &/OR ACT w/writing-Fall
PLAN- Fall PLAN- Fall PLAN-if not taken prior
SAT &/OR ACT w/writing-Spring
SAT 
Subject Test/s???

See counselor.

 SAT 
Subject Test/s???

See counselor.

 SAT 
Subject Test/s???

See counselor.		 SAT 
Subject Tests-Fall

 

*if you did not take the SAT &/OR the ACT in the Spring of your junior year or if you would like to make one more attempt to raise your test score.  Visit the websites for the colleges or universities you will be applying to in order to make sure you meet their testing deadlines. 

Register now!

See SAT and ACT registration information at the top of this page.

Register for the PLAN at school through the counseling office.  Registration dates will be advertised....

Register for PSAT at school in the finance office.

Test Preparation