ALABAMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, MONTGOMERY ALABAMA

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Welcome to the guidance page. Here you'll find all kinds of useful information regarding colleges and universities, as well as standardized testing dates. If you'd like information on available college scholarships, follow this link.

 

College Info & Preview Dates  | Links to Popular Universities   |  Other University Links
Other Resources  |  SAT & ACT Testing Dates

 

College Info-October 2007

  • Apply to colleges; request transcripts
  • Meet with college representatives or schedule visits to schools you are interested in attending.
  • Register for the December ACT or SAT if you need to take it again. (Regular deadline for December 8 is November 2)
  • Attend college fairs and financial aid nights. (We have planned a financial aid workshop for junior and senior parents on Tuesday night, Nov. 6 with Buddy Jackson, a financial aid representative from Faulkner University.)
  • Request recommendations from teachers, employers, and guidance counselors.
  • If applying for early decision, send in application.

College Visits and Preview Days for October 2007

  • Lynn University (Boca Raton, Florida)
    Private, liberal arts college, Thursday, Oct. 4 in the Coffee Shop 12-1:30
  • SCAD- Information Day
    Saturday, Oct. 6 @ Birmingham Marriott from 12:30 -?
  • Judson College
    Wednesday, October 10 in the Coffee Shop from 12-1:30
  • Samford University
    Thursday, Oct. 11 in the Coffee Shop 12 -1:30
  • Huntingdon College Host Day
    Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8:00-12:00/ Flowers Hall
  • Birmingham Southern College
    Tuesday, October 16 in the coffee shop 12 -1:30
  • High Point University
    Friday, October 19 in the coffee shop 12-1:30

 Links to Popular Universities
2008-2009

Other University Links

Other Resources

· www.collegesource.org
This site includes a search engine capable of providing information on 10,900 post-secondary institutions of higher learning in the United States. Includes catalogs, profiles, and cyber-visits. It can be accessed by ACA's students for free in the school library.

· www.stthomas.edu/academicsupport/helpful_study_skills_links.htm
Get the most out of school this year with the help of Study Guides and Strategies. "How to" lessons deal with a variety of issues including time management, taking notes, test preparation and writing skills.

· www.actstudent.org/
This site allows you to register for the ACT and try a few sample questions.

· www.collegeboard.org
Use this site to search for scholarships, register for SAT I/II, apply to selected colleges online and engage in other college planning and related services.

· www.nationalmerit.org
This site gives information regarding the prestigious "National Merit Scholarship Program." .

· www.sss.gov
This is the government site that allows you to register for the Selective Service. All males must register on or before their eighteenth birthday. If you do not register, you will be denied any and all federal financial aid.

· www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/homework/index.html
· www.ed.gov/teachers/how/parents/homework-tips/edlite-index.html
These sites offer parents suggestions concerning how to help their children with homework

 

Standardized Testing Dates


ACT (American College Testing) Assessment Test Dates
2008-2009

Test Date

Registration Postmark Deadlines

Regular Fee

Regular Fee plus Late Fee
October 25, 2008
September 19, 2008
October 3, 2008
December 13, 2008
November 7, 2008
November 20, 2008
February 7, 2009
January 6, 2009
January 16, 2009
April 4, 2009
February 27, 2009
March 13, 2009
June 13, 2009
May 8, 2009
May 22, 2009

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Program Test Dates
2008-2009

Test Date

Test(s) Available

Registration Postmark Deadlines

Regular Fee

Late Fee
October 4, 2008
SAT and Subject Tests
September 9, 2008
September 16, 2008
November 1, 2008
SAT and Subject Tests
September 26, 2008
October 10, 2008
December 6, 2008
SAT and Subject Tests
November 5, 2008
November 18, 2008
January 24, 2009
SAT and Subject Tests
December 26, 2008
January 6, 2009
March 14, 2009
SAT ONLY
February 10, 2009
February 24, 2009
May 2, 2009
SAT and Subject Tests
March 31, 2009
April 9, 2009
June 6, 2009
SAT and Subject Tests
May 5, 2009
May 15, 2009

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