2009-2010 Test Dates
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| February 27,2010 | January 29, 2010 | February 17, 2010 | |||
| April 24, 2010 | March 26, 2010 | April 14, 2010 | |||
| June 19, 2010 | May 21, 2010 | June 9, 2010 | |||
| July 24, 2010 | June 25, 2010 | July 14, 2010 | |||
| Registration materials are available in my office or online at www.thea.nesinc.com/. *Late registration period is available by U.S. Mail or by Internet at www.thea.nesinc.com and requires an additional $20 fee. Phone (866) 565-4879 or (413) 256-2890 If you have questions regarding registration, admission tickets or score reports. THEA update: If you plan to get a degree in education, you must take the THEA test even if you are exempt. |
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The Texas Success Initiative (TSI), requires that all students have the skills in Reading, Writing, and Math to be successful with college level work. All students must prove their readiness by taking the TSI test unless they are exempt, based on their exit level TAKS scores. Students who are not TSI exempt may take either the THEA, Quick THEA or the Accuplacer. The South Plains testing center provides THEA, Quick-THEA, and Accuplacer. For more information about the tests and available test dates click here.
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| * December 12, 2009 | Novmber 6, 2009 | November 20, 2009 |
| February 6, 2009 | January 5, 2010 | January 15, 2010 |
| * April 10, 2010 | March 5, 2010 | March 19, 2010 |
| * June 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | May 21, 2010 |
| *Test is given at Lubbock-Cooper High School on these dates. Registration materials are available in my office or online at www.actstudent.org/. Also available online is an ACT Test Prep for $19.95. |
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| November 7, 2009 | October 1, 2009 | October 15, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | October 30, 2009 | November 12, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | December 15, 2009 | December 30, 2009 |
| March 13, 2010 | February 4, 2010 | February 19, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 | March 25, 2010 | April 8, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | April 29, 2010 | May 13, 2010 |
| Registration materials are available in my office or online at www.collegeboard.com. Also, there are downloadable study guides available which include strategies and tips for preparing for the SAT. | ||
Fee Waivers for ACT and SAT
Fee waivers for ACT and SAT are avilable if you qualify under the following circumstances:
- Your family receives public assistance.
- You are enrolled in a free or reduced lunch program.
- You reside in a foster home.
Please see me if you think you qualify for a fee waiver.
Test Preparation Assistance
ACT/SAT test preparation is available on the Internet at http://testprep.collegefortexans.com.
A test prep course is offered through Advantage Educational Programs (5604 15th Street; Lubbock, TX 79416). You can reach them at (806) 780-1626 or visit their website at TheAdvantage@kc.rr.com. This program offers ACT and SAT/PSAT preparation classes for $99 for either course or $175 for both. Classes start at various times in September and October. Please see me for more information, or contact them directly.
Test Day Reminders:
BEFORE TEST DAY
* Make sure you have two No. 2 pencils and a soft eraser. A No. 2 pencil is required to answer the essay and the multiple-choice questions. Mechanical pencils are not allowed. Pens are not allowed.
* Have your Admission Ticket and acceptable photo ID ready. You will need your Admission Ticket and photo ID for admission to the test center.
* Prepare snacks to bring with you. Although food or beverages cannot be opened in the test room, you may stow them under your chair or desk and consume them outside the test room during breaks. A healthy snack will go a long way in keeping you alert during the entire test.
* Be well-rested and ready to go. Get a good night's sleep the night before the test and eat a good breakfast that morning.
* Plan ahead to arrive at the test center on time. Unless otherwise noted on your Admission Ticket, arrive at the test center no later than 7:45 a.m. Testing should start at approximately 8 a.m.
ON TEST DAY
* Give yourself plenty of time to get to the test center. Consider traffic, weather conditions, flat tires, and anything else that could slow you down.
*Be sure to test at the center indicated on your Admission Ticket. Even if you're scheduled to test at a center that was not your first choice, you are only guaranteed admission to the test center listed on your Admission Ticket. Seating is very limited at other test centers.
* Use breaks to eat or drink any snacks you have brought with you. You will have several breaks during the test. Use them to relax and eat a snack, so you can stay focused.
* Pace yourself during the test. Remember, each question counts the same. If you find yourself spending too much time on one question, move on to the next question.
