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Question by stephen y: Whats the last SAT colleges will accept for September 2008?
What is the last SAt score that most colleges will accept for fall of 2008? most application deadlines are around dec/jan, but my SAT’s in January. will they accept it?

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Answer by Urooj Z
it depends on where you’re applying.. for uc till december. if you are applying to uc merced you have till january, they extended their deadline.good uc!

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Kaplan Test Prep Supports State College Readiness Initiative, Making SAT® and ACT® Prep Available to All Texas High …
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kaplan will provide SAT or ACT prep to every Texas high school junior registered for the May or June 2011 exams for a nominal fee of $ 45, in support of state covering both exams’ registration fees
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Alex Mallory: Score Choice Doesn’t Matter
Since the College Board’s policy change, the admission-conscious public has consistently cried foul play, claiming Score Choice allows the wealthy to pay for unlimited tests.
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Allie Kauffmann, High School Student, Asks Colleges To Ditch The SAT
After high school junior Allie Kauffmann spent close to $ 800 on an SAT prep course, her score jumped 300 points. But rather than feeling pleased by the improvement, Kauffman was angered by what she considered proof of the structural inequity of the test — and decided to make a short film to share her feelings.
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DePaul Goes To Test-Optional Admissions
The standard practice of submitting an SAT or ACT score to colleges and university’s to gain acceptance is being challenged by one school in Chicago.
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The ABCs and testing 1, 2, 3s
Testing 1, 2, 3. You have officially entered the jungle of standardized testing shorthand. You are probably familiar with the SAT, the ACT and even the PSAT but you’re probably beginning to feel some anxiety when you hear NMSQT, CLEP and the PLAN.
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How to Prepare for the College Entrance SAT

Many people are afraid of the dreaded SAT, the longest, most comprehensive test most high school students will ever take. If they do poorly, they fear they will never be able to go to college.

Although the test scores are a very bad judge of your actual intelligence or ability to succeed in life, your SAT scores unfortunately have a disproportionate impact on your college options. The good news is that it is easy for which to prepare.

Most colleges take your SAT scores into consideration. Many indicate that they will not accept students who score below a certain level on the test. Colleges know that it is not a measure of your I.Q. or a real measure of how likely you are to succeed; however it is a measure of the level of one’s discipline to study and, frankly, an easy screening method for applicants.

It takes a lot of preparation time to review all the material that will be on the SAT and, most importantly, to familiarize yourself with the way the test is given. If you don’t understand the format, the test can be very confusing and intimidating. Below is a list of steps you can take to prepare for the SAT.

1. Take practice SAT’s

There is no better preparation than taking practice SAT’s and carefully reviewing your mistakes. You can find practice tests at book stores and online. For every time you take a practice test, your goal should be for your test score to improve by several points.

2. Brush up on Old Math

Much of the math on the SAT is from earlier level high school material, so even if you’re good at math, you might not remember it. You need to re-read your old geometry and algebra books to do well in this section of the test.

3. Practice Your Vocabulary

Most of the verbal section of the SAT is based on vocabulary. The SAT frequently presents unusual words that sound like simpler words but have different meanings. If you have a limited vocabulary, it is very hard to expand it in a matter of weeks, but it can be helpful to try.

4. Become a Writer

Writing is a skill that only gets better with practice. Try writing a few SAT-style essays every day and you will soon be able to do them quickly and without being nervous.

5. Be Well Rested and Fed

Make sure you get a lot of sleep the night before the test. In the morning, eat a huge breakfast of something that won’t bother your stomach. Definitely get to the test location with plenty of time to spare.

6. Don’t Guess

If you read a multiple choice question on the SAT and have no idea of the answer and are unable to eliminate any of the choices as incorrect answers, your odds of guessing and getting it right are low. You are better off skipping the question altogether. Skipping a question will negatively impact your score less than getting the answer wrong.

Having said that, if you have a multiple choice question and are able to narrow down the correct answer between one choice or another, that would be worth making an educated guess since then your odds are much better at getting it correct.

The SAT is a long, dull test, so don’t be nervous. Also, try to take the SAT early so you have time to take it again if you are not happy with your score. Regardless how many times you take the SAT, colleges accept your highest score for their consideration of admittance to their school.

This video deals with the SAT cottage industry. Millions of dollars each year are being made by The College Board, and members of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA; their alphabet-related pet dog, NACAC, is run by Valerie Williams. The SAT test has been accused of being racist, unfair, and unneccessary. Yet, many member colleges and universities of NASFAA require that students take the test. This collaboration of NASFAA/NACAC members is fertile ground for fraud. Students and parents should not be forced to take the SAT test. Also, NASFAA and The College Board both have ties dating back to 1996 with federal informant Mark Kantrowitz. Kantrowitz fed bogus information to the DOJ, USPS, and the FTC. His business of deceit (“financial-aid expert”) and evasion was sponsored by NASFAA. Several years later, the NY Attorney General busted many members of NASFAA for the student-loan fraud crisis. This proves you cannot trust a counselor who is a member of NASFAA/NACAC. Many newsreporters continue to quote Kantrwitz but do not disclose his background and work as a federal informant.NAAS-NEWS is an independent news division subsidiary of National Academy of American Scholars. The views and comments of subscribers do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of NAAS-NEWS or National Academy of American Scholars (NAAS). We welcome video content from paid subscribers or free videos from the YouTube community. NAAS is a private organization that …