b'Specialized colleges Get ready for the ACTSpecialized colleges offer programs tailored to specific The ACT is a content-based admissions test thatgroups or fields of study. Examples include: measures your knowledge of subjects learned in high Arts colleges, such as The University of the Arts. school. For more information on the ACT, visit Minority-serving institutions, which include Historicallywww.actstudent.org.Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), such asPractice, practice, practice Lincoln University. Use the summer to familiarize yourself with the test Womens colleges, such as Bryn Mawr College. format, review key concepts, and build your confidence. Religiously affiliated colleges and universities,The following resources and strategiessome of whichsuch as LaSalle University,Saint Josephs University, have a cost, while others are freewill help you maximizeand Holy Family University.your score: Purchase or borrow a test prep book. Make sure that it is a recent publication and covers the recent versions STEP 3: Prepare to Take of the SAT/ACT. the SAT and/or ACTExplore test prep classes. Ask your school counselor or search online to find a suitable course. The cost of Read pages 27-30 of the Guide. these programs may vary significantly, so research carefully. Two options include:Some colleges require standardized test scores as aKaplan Test Prep: www.kaptest.comcomponent of your application package. Use the summerThe Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.commonths to prepare to take the SAT and/or ACT.Check out online test prep services. There are a variety Register for the SAT and/or ACTof online courses to choose from, which may cost less Although various institutions have adopted test-optionalthan classroom courses:admissions policies, rising seniors should still plan on ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/onlinepreptaking the summer SAT and/or early fall ACT exam.College Board: https://satonlinecourse. You can always choose whether or not to submit these collegeboard.orgscores, and adhering to these dates will ensure you arePetersons: www.petersons.com/testprep/eligible for Early Decision/Early Action deadlines beginningTake advantage of free test prep resources:November 1st. Students often perform better on one test Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org/satthan the other, so taking both is highly recommended. NAVIANCE Test Prep: (for schools that useVisit the College Boards website for information about NAVIANCE Family Connection)SAT registration and test score deadlines: https://sat.collegeNumber2: www.number2.comboard.org/register. Visit the ACT website for informationBuild your vocabulary by learning five new words daily. about deadlines: www.act.org. Use flashcards or websites with word lists, such as Please note: Please follow the SAT and ACT websites www.majortests.com/word-lists/.closely for rescheduled dates or delays due to theOrganize a summer study group with friends. COVID-19 pandemic. Meet weekly to stay motivated. Take multiple practice tests. To imitate the test-taking process, time yourself and take multiple practice tests. Free practice tests are readily available: https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-test www.khanacademy.org/sat www.act.org; select Test Prep'