ACT/SAT

The ACT is a college entrance exam covering English, Reading, Math, and Science Reasoning.  Students may also take the Writing portion, which is optional but may be required as part of the admissions process to some colleges and universities.
  • Please request that standardized test scores are sent to Homewood High School.  The high school code (CEEB code) is 011464.
  • For more information and student registration, visit www.actstudent.org.  If you need help registering for the ACT, please see Mrs. Meeks in the Main Office.  The 2018-2019 testing dates (with the deadline to register) are listed below:
    • September 8 (Aug. 10)
    • October 27 (Sept. 28)
    • December 8 (Nov. 2)
    • February 9 (Jan. 11)
    • April 13 (March 8)
    • June 8 (May 3)
    • July 13 (June 14)
    • For an additional fee, there is a window for late registration.
    • If you are a student who qualifies for the free/reduced lunch program, then you will qualify for a waiver to cover the cost of the ACT.  See Mrs. Meeks in the Guidance Office to obtain a waiver form prior to the registration deadline for the test you plan to take.
    • Click here to obtain *free* ACT prep materials and resources

The SAT is a college entrance exam that tests a student's knowledge in three areas - Critical Reading, Writing, and Math.
  • Please request that standardized test scores be sent to Homewood High School.  The high school code (CEEB code) is 011464.
  • For more information and student registration visit www.collegeboard.org.  The 2018-2019 testing dates (with the deadline to register) are listed below:
    • October 6 (Sept. 7)
    • November 3 (Oct. 5)
    • December 1 (Nov. 2)
    • March 9 (Feb. 8)
    • May 4 (April 5)
    • June 1 (May 3)
    • For an additional fee, there is a window for late registration.
    • If you are a student who qualifies for the free/reduced lunch program, then you will qualify for a fee waiver to cover the cost of the SAT.  See Mrs. Meeks in the Guidance Office to obtain a waiver form prior to the registration deadline for the test you plan to take.
    • Specific dates for SAT Subject Tests may be found on the College Board website
Looking for test prep resources?  There are brochures on the bookshelf in Guidance or you may see one of our counselors for assistance in connecting with a resource.

ACT Workshop for Hispanic Girls
* opens to students in grades 9-12
* offered on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
* registration deadline is Oct. 3
* if you want to take this *free* class, see one of the counselors at Homewood High School


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