SAT
The SAT is an additional test used for college admission purposes. In most cases, it is not necessary to have both an ACT and SAT score....one should suffice.
In the past, very few students opted to take the SAT. This year, however, Juniors will be given a free "State Administered SAT" in the spring and our current seniors will be given a free "make-up" SAT in the fall. Registration for these free-state tests will be taken care of at CM during the school day.
The State Administered SAT is required for graduation. Students can not receive a CMHS diploma without taking this exam.
Students wishing to take an additional SAT can sign up on their own at the link below.
If you receive free/reduced lunch, please see your counselor for a fee waiver!
For students interested in being considered for IL State Scholar distinction in their senior year, all qualifying exams (SAT/ACT) must be taken between August 1 and June 30 of their junior year. Tests taken before August of the junior year and after June at the completion of the junior year will not be considered for State Scholar status. With the COVID pandemic, this may change. For the most up-to-date state scholar information, visit their site linked below.
When registering for a national SAT exam, please be sure to include the code for CM: 140305. This ensures that CMHS receives the scores and that programs like IL State Scholars receive the scores as well.
We have linked some SAT online prep to our website as well as a link for registering to take the SAT.
As always, if you have any questions about college admissions testing, please ask your school counselor!
In the past, very few students opted to take the SAT. This year, however, Juniors will be given a free "State Administered SAT" in the spring and our current seniors will be given a free "make-up" SAT in the fall. Registration for these free-state tests will be taken care of at CM during the school day.
The State Administered SAT is required for graduation. Students can not receive a CMHS diploma without taking this exam.
Students wishing to take an additional SAT can sign up on their own at the link below.
If you receive free/reduced lunch, please see your counselor for a fee waiver!
For students interested in being considered for IL State Scholar distinction in their senior year, all qualifying exams (SAT/ACT) must be taken between August 1 and June 30 of their junior year. Tests taken before August of the junior year and after June at the completion of the junior year will not be considered for State Scholar status. With the COVID pandemic, this may change. For the most up-to-date state scholar information, visit their site linked below.
When registering for a national SAT exam, please be sure to include the code for CM: 140305. This ensures that CMHS receives the scores and that programs like IL State Scholars receive the scores as well.
We have linked some SAT online prep to our website as well as a link for registering to take the SAT.
As always, if you have any questions about college admissions testing, please ask your school counselor!
College Preparation Station
The College Preparation Station, located in Maryville, IL, offers a variety of services for SAT, PSAT, and ACT preparation. In addition to test prep services, they offer consultation for college and scholarship applications, interviews, essays, etc. For more information, view the flyer linked below and the linked website.
The Counseling Office does not endorse the College Preparation Station, we simply make this opportunity known to our students.
The College Preparation Station, located in Maryville, IL, offers a variety of services for SAT, PSAT, and ACT preparation. In addition to test prep services, they offer consultation for college and scholarship applications, interviews, essays, etc. For more information, view the flyer linked below and the linked website.
The Counseling Office does not endorse the College Preparation Station, we simply make this opportunity known to our students.
Sylvan Edwardsville Office
Sylvan provides free SAT and ACT practice tests to students who are referred by their school counselor! Practice tests allow students to experience test-taking conditions to prepare them for the actual test. After the practice test, each student will get an evaluation of his or her performance, along with suggestions on how to improve test scores. Students interested in this free opportunity can contact their high school counselor for a referral.
The Counseling Office does not endorse Sylvan, we simply make this opportunity known to our students.
Sylvan provides free SAT and ACT practice tests to students who are referred by their school counselor! Practice tests allow students to experience test-taking conditions to prepare them for the actual test. After the practice test, each student will get an evaluation of his or her performance, along with suggestions on how to improve test scores. Students interested in this free opportunity can contact their high school counselor for a referral.
The Counseling Office does not endorse Sylvan, we simply make this opportunity known to our students.
The PrepFactory
PrepFactory is a free, interactive test prep site for teachers and students. This site breaks the test into bite-sized concepts and provides strategy tips, practice sets, and a personalized study path so you can master the test. While you can use the site without an account (lower right hand corner of their homepage), signing up for an account does have advantages. Accounts enable PrepFactory to save your progress, record your diagnostic quiz results, and ultimately tailor the presented material to each individual student.
The Counseling Office does not endorse PrepFactory, we simply make this opportunity known to our students.
PrepFactory is a free, interactive test prep site for teachers and students. This site breaks the test into bite-sized concepts and provides strategy tips, practice sets, and a personalized study path so you can master the test. While you can use the site without an account (lower right hand corner of their homepage), signing up for an account does have advantages. Accounts enable PrepFactory to save your progress, record your diagnostic quiz results, and ultimately tailor the presented material to each individual student.
The Counseling Office does not endorse PrepFactory, we simply make this opportunity known to our students.
SAT National Test Dates:
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S. Please visit the SAT official site for the most up-to-date test information.
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S. Please visit the SAT official site for the most up-to-date test information.
How does my SAT score compare to my ACT score?
The table below was found on the college readiness tab on the CollegeBoard site. This is the new Concordance table for 2018. For more information about score concordance, visit the link below!
The table below was found on the college readiness tab on the CollegeBoard site. This is the new Concordance table for 2018. For more information about score concordance, visit the link below!
