EAOP Junior Advising Sheet - Advising Plan for Class of 2022 - College Entrance Exams: SAT vs. ACT

Sep 14, 2026

EAOP Junior Advising Sheet provides a structured August-to-October through June-to-May plan for the Class of 2022, covering A-G GPA calculation, College Board/ACT account setup, campus tours, college essay drafting, and verification for SAT/ACT fee waivers. It includes step-by-step registration guidance with personal information, student profile creation, test selection, photo upload, and score-report choices. The sheet compares SAT and ACT formats, timing, question counts, scoring ranges, benefits, and waiver rules, then lists ACT/SAT registration deadlines.

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EAOP Junior Advising Sheet

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College Entrance Exams: SAT vs. ACT

How to Register for the SAT & ACT

Class of 2022 EAOP Junior Advising Sheet August to October ➔ Register for EAOP Road to College/Power of Education Conference ❑ Calculate A-G GPA ❑ Create a College Board Account ❑ Get involved with community organizations, clubs, and volunteer opportunities November to December May (Continued) ❑ Enroll in summer school to make up any D or F grades ❑ Begin listing and describing all extra-curricular involvement since 9th grade June ➔ Register for July 18th ACT by 6/19 ❑ Begin drafting college admissions essays ❑ Verify Free/Reduced lunch eligibility for SAT and ACT fee waiver January to February ➔ RegisterforEAOPSAT Test Prep ➔ Registerfor EAOPCampusTours ➔ Register for February 8th ACT by 1/10 ➔ Register for March 14th SAT by 2/14 ➔ Register for April 4th ACT by 2/28 ❑ Review your PSAT scores March ➔ Register for EAOP Campus Tours ❑ Draft a list of campuses you are interested in applying to ❑ Schedule college campus tours or take virtual tours April ➔ Register for May 2nd SAT by 4/3 ❑ Explore college majors ❑ Explore career interests ❑ Apply for summer internships/academic enrichment opportunities ❑ Consider taking the SAT Subject Tests May ➔ Register for June 6th SAT by 5/8 ➔ Register for June 13th ACT by 5/8 College Entrance Exams: SAT vs. ACT | Test Format | SAT | ACT | | --- | --- | --- | | Testing time | 3 hours | 2 hours 55 minutes | | | + 50-minute essay (optional) | + 40-minute essay (optional) | | Structure | 3 tests + optional essay | 4 tests + optional writing test | | Number of questions | 154 | 215 | | Time per question | 1 minute, 10 seconds | 49 seconds | | Score range | Composite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8) | Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12) | | | Reading Test Math Test | Reading Test Math Test | | Test components | -65 minutes -80 minutes | -35 minutes -60 minutes | | | -52 questions -80 minutes Writing and Language Test
-35 minutes | -40 questions
English Test
-45 minutes
-60 questions
Science Test
-35 minutes | | | -44 questions | -75 questions -40 questions | | Benefits and Rules SAT ACT | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Test fees waived foreligible students | Yes | Yes | | Waivers cover late fees | Yes | No | | Sending Score Reports | 4 free with fee waiver | $12 each school | | Waived application fees at participating colleges | Yes | No | | Expiration date | No | Expire end of August each year | | Features SAT ACT | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Widely accepted | All U.S. colleges | All U.S. colleges | | Measures | -What students learn in highschool
-What they need to succeed in college | -What students learn in high school | | Everyday math formulas provided | Yes | No | | Tests the vocabulary you’ll use | Yes | Yes | | Essay is optional | Yes | Yes | | Penalty for guessing | No | No | How to Register for the SAT & ACT | ACT Dates & Registration Deadlines | | SAT Dates & Registration Deadlines | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Test Date | Regular Deadline | Test Date | Regular Deadline | | September 14, 2019 | August 16, 2019 | August 24, 2019 | July 26,2019 | | October 26, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | October 5, 2019 | September 6, 2019 | | December 14,2019 | November 8, 2019 | November 2, 2019 | October 3, 2019 | | February 8, 2020 | January 10, 2020 | December 7, 2019 | November 8, 2019 | | April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | March 14, 2020 | February 14, 2020 | | June 13,2020 | May 8, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | April 13, 2020 | | July 18,2020 | June 19,2020 | June 6, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | If you don't have one already, create two separate accounts with College Board & ACT. Be sure to use an email you check often, and write down your Username and Password. Once you have your login information,you are ready to register! DO NOTCREATE DUPLICATE ACCOUNTS! Begin your registration ([sat.org/register](sat.org/register & act.org)[ &](sat.org/register & act.org)[ act.or

FAQs

What core tasks should students complete before summer and early fall?

Students are instructed to register for the EAOP Road to College/Power of Education conference, calculate A-G GPA, create a College Board account, and get involved in community organizations, clubs, and volunteer opportunities. The plan also includes preparing to list extracurricular involvement.

How does the document guide SAT and ACT account creation and test registration?

Students should create separate College Board and ACT accounts using emails they check frequently and avoid duplicate accounts. Registration steps include updating personal information, creating a student profile, selecting the test date, uploading a required photo, choosing test options, and submitting with payment and confirmation checks.

What are the key differences between the SAT and ACT shown in the comparison section?

The sheet contrasts testing time, number of tests, question counts, time per question, and score ranges, including essay options and subject structure. It also compares acceptance, everyday math formula availability, and whether there is a penalty for guessing, plus waiver coverage details.

Sep 14, 2026

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