STRATHHAVENHIGH SCHOOL

GUIDANCE BULLETIN - CLASSES OF 2012, 2013, AND 2014

PSAT/NMSQT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Class of 2013! Juniors who intend to seek further education should definitely plan to take this test. It is an excellent learning opportunity in preparation for the SAT I with writing.

Date:October 15, 2011

Place:StrathHavenHigh School

Cost:$21.00 - Make checks payable to “StrathHavenHigh School”

Register:In the Career Center between September 9and October 7.

CLASS OF 2014! Even though this test is normed for junior students, sophomores may take the PSAT. Interested sophomores should follow the registration information provided above.

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Admissions Testing Program- SAT-I$49.00and SAT-II Tests (Cost varies depending on the number of tests.) Late registration is an additional $26.00.

Students may register online at or with the forms available in the CareerCenter or by telephone.

ClosingPenalty ClosingTestCenter

Test DateRegistration DateRegistration Date& Number

October 1, 2011September 9, 2011September 21, 2011SHHS 39-700

November 5, 2011October 7, 2011October 21, 2011**

December 3, 2011November 8, 2011November 20, 2011**

January 28, 2012December 30, 2011January 13, 2012SHHS 39-700

March 10, 2012*February 10, 2012February 24, 2012SHHS 39-700

May 5, 2012April 6, 2012April 20, 2012SHHS 39-700

June 2, 2012May 8, 2012May 22, 2012SHHS 39-700

*SAT-I only

**See Student Bulletin (available in CareerCenter) for numbers of nearby test centers.

Not offered at Strath Haven on this date.

Code Number:Strath Haven High School 395015

SENIORS: Remember to check the specific deadlines of colleges in scheduling your SAT I and (if needed) SAT II. Many colleges only recognize an official test score transcript sent directly from ETS. Students may arrange to have their scores sent at the time of registration or at a later date for an additional fee.

SHHS Guidance Bulletin – Classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014

JUNIORS: Generally, only highly competitive colleges require both the SAT I and II. However, if they do, then your results are important. Check with your counselor early in the fall to discuss yourtesting schedule.

SOPHOMORES: While you probably will not take the SAT I this year, you should explore SAT II options, especially if you are accelerated in math. Please see your counselor to discuss this further.

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ACT - AmericanCollege Testing Program - The ACT is accepted in lieu of both the SAT I and II at an increasing number of colleges. Please check with the college or in the CareerCenter. The ACT now includes an optional writing test (additional fee is required, but accepted at more colleges than the ACT without writing). Register online at

Registration DeadlineLate Registration

(no writing $33.00)(Additional $21.00 Fee)

Test Date(with writing$48.00)Total Cost $54.00 or $69.00

September 10,2011August 12, 2011August 13-26, 2011

October 22, 2011September 16, 2011Sept. 17-30, 2011

December 10, 2011November 4, 2011November 5-18, 2011

February 11, 2012 (at SHHS)January 13, 2012January 14-20, 2012

April 14, 2012March 9, 2012March 10-23, 2012

June 9, 2012(at SHHS)May 4, 2012May 5-18, 2012

Code Number:StrathHavenHigh School - 395015

Test Centers:StrathHavenHigh School-216670

DelawareCountyCommunity College-035420

TempleUniversity-037240

ConestogaHigh School-193840

PennWoodHigh School-220350

PlymouthWhitemarshHigh School-205210

ArchbishopCarrollHigh School-218110

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NCAA ELIGIBILITY- If you might want to compete as a freshman in any sport at a Division I or II college, you must establish your academic ability through the NCAA. There are three steps that you must take to do this:

1. Have your SAT or ACT scores sent to the NCAA. They are institution code #9999.

2. Send a Request for Eligibility Form along with payment to the NCAA Clearinghouse. This form is available on-line at

3. Request that Strath Haven send your transcript to the NCAA Clearinghouse.