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Because of religious reasons, my son cannot take the
SAT on a Saturday. What are his options?
Sunday testing is your only option. Sunday test dates
immediately follow all Saturday test dates. Along with your
registration form, you must submit a letter from your cleric on
official church letterhead stationery. If you miss the registration
deadlines, then bring all necessary paperwork with you to the test
center and you will be on standby. A student cannot test on both
Saturday and Sunday of the same month.
What are the odds of taking the SAT as a standby? I
missed the late registration deadline.
There is no guarantee but you may be able to take the
test. Admission to the test on a standby status is strictly
first-come, first-serve basis. The test center must have sufficient
space, test materials and staff to allow standbys. My suggestion is
that you arrive at the test center an hour early. The College Board
will tell you to be there at 8:00 AM, but experience has proven that
there may be a very long line for standby testers. Bring acceptable
photo ID such as a driver's license, school ID or valid passport. You
must also bring a completed Registration form which is placed in its
sealed envelope with a check, money order or credit card authorization
for payment.
Where can my daughter find out what her high school
code is for the College Board?
The easiest way to obtain that code, called the CEEB,
is to check with her school and her guidance counselor. The College
Board also has a listing of those numbers.
May I get my SAT scores by telephone?
Yes. The fee is $10.00 per call.
My son did not take the PSAT last October because when
he went to register he was told by his school's test coordinator
"we are full." How is this possible?
This is indeed possible. With the exception of private
schools, where all students take the PSAT, students are notified about
the PSAT by an announcement over the schools' PA systems.
Most students do not listen to these messages and
therefore do not know when and where to register for this test.
Schools usually order a set quantity of these tests and when they are
"sold out", they curtail registration. In my opinion, the
PSAT should be given to all tenth and eleventh graders.
My family attended a seminar at the Holiday Inn across
from the University of Miami. The sponsor of this seminar was a
company that aided students in finding college scholarships. We signed
up for this service and paid $1000.00 up front. Nothing was ever done.
Help!
Recently, I have spoken in several high schools and
heard this complaint repeatedly. I am sorry that this fraud was
perpetrated on you and your family but here is a little advice I can
give you. In the future, please check out the credentials of any such
company first with the high school and better yet, ask for a list of
local, satisfied families. Call each name on the list to assure
yourself of the credibility of the company's claims. If a company is
legitimate, they will be happy to oblige you. Personally, I am happy
to give all parents of prospective students a list of references.
Remember, if something is too good to be true, it usually is.
What is the Student Search Service?
This is a free service for students who take the SAT I. It gives
information about students to colleges, universities and scholarship
programs. Student Search Service sends this information to programs
sponsored by governmental and nonprofit organizations. SAT scores are
not reported to these programs only information that the students
provide on the questionnaire in the SAT Registration form.
What type of calculator is acceptable for both SAT I
and SAT II tests?
Most four-function scientific calculators are acceptable. I recommend
that the students bring an extra battery if applicable - just in case.
Do not bring calculators that make noise, require an electrical outlet
or use a paper tape.
Toby Rose is President of Toby Rose's College Prep and
is an Independent College Counselor. She was Dade County's Outstanding
Teacher, directed the High School in Israel Program and was the
Chairperson of the Dade County School Board's Academic Advisory
Committee. Toby's professional affiliations include membership in both
the National Association of College Admissions Counselors and the
Southern Association of College Admissions Counselors and the Higher
Education Consultants Association. She is also a member of the
University of Miami Women's Guild and the American Association of
University Women.
If you have any educational concerns or questions you
can contact her at 305-238-7737 or www.tobyrose.com
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