Study for the ACT

The SAT and ACT are college entrance tests that are used not only to get into the college or university of your choice but also to award academic scholarships.  This year’s high school juniors are in a difficult position because the SAT is undergoing some dramatic changes.  The March SAT is the first of the “new” SAT tests.  Because the SAT is new and we don’t have great study material or a clear picture of what the test will look like we are suggesting that our students take the ACT this spring. 

The ACT is accepted by all colleges and universities.  We are offering an ACT prep class for Western Mennonite students this spring.  The class will meet 2 times a week during “8th” period (2:55-3:30) plus at least one Saturday (for a practice test).  The cost will be $25/student (which will cover the study materials).  After we have a clear idea of the number of students participating we will decide which days’ work best for the enrolled students.  Juniors will have first priority but sophomores that have completed Algebra 2 are also welcome. 

The two Spring ACT test dates are April 9^th and June 11^th.  Your student should consider taking both tests if possible because back-to-back test are usually beneficial in order to get maximum benefit from study.  The prep class will meet during the weeks of March 7^th, 14^th, 28^th and April 4^th.  I will repeat the class in May for the June test. 

If you and your student are interested please contact Mrs. Hull via email at jhull@westernmennoniteschool.org  before March 1^st so we can order study materials.