2017 - 2018 Standardized Test Dates
| SAT Test Dates | |||
| Test Dates | Test | Regular Registration Deadline | Scores Available |
| August 26, 2017 | SAT I/II at PCTI | July 28, 2017 | September 15, 2017 |
| October 7, 2017 | SAT I/II at PCTI | September 8, 2017 | October 20, 2017 |
| November 4, 2017 | SAT I/II | October 5, 2017 | November 17, 2017 |
| December 2, 2017 | SAT I/II | November 2, 2017 | December 15, 2017 |
| March 10, 2018 | SAT I | February 9, 2018 | March 23, 2018 |
| May 5, 2018 | SAT I/II at PCTI | April 6, 2018 | May 28, 2018 |
| June 2, 2018 | SAT I/II | May 3, 2018 | June 11, 2018 |
Register at the CollegeBoard website.
| ACT Test Dates | ||||
| Test Dates | Test | Regular Registration Deadline | Scores Available | |
| September 9, 2017 | ACT | August 4, 2017 | September 19, 2017 | |
| October 28, 2017 | ACT at PCTI | September 22, 2017 | November 14, 2017 | |
| December 9, 2017 | ACT at PCTI | November 3, 2017 | December 19, 2017 | |
| February 10, 2018 | ACT at PCTI | January 12, 2018 | February 21, 2018 | |
| April 14, 2018 | ACT | March 9, 2018 | April 24, 2018 | |
| June 9, 2018 | ACT at PCTI | May 4, 2018 | June 19, 2018 | |
| July 14, 2018 | ACT | June 15, 2018 | July 24, 2018 | |
Register at the ACT website.
ACT vs. SAT
Today, students have the opportunity to take two types of college admissions tests - the ACT or the SAT. Most colleges accept both tests for admissions, but it is the responsibility of the student to check with the college admissions office to be sure which they prefer. PCTI Offers an ACT/SAT course for current juniors. PCTI also offers various administrations of both tests throughout the school year.The ACT
The ACT test is made up of four individual tests, each of which is designed to measure academic achievement in a major area: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Natural Sciences. The test is about three hours long. The test consists of a total of 215 scored questions. The ACT website includes information on the test as well as practice questions and tests. The test is comprised of four subjects:| Section | Number of Questions | Time Limit |
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English
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75
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45 minutes
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Math
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60
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60 minutes
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Reading
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40
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35 minutes
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Science
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40
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35 minutes
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Writing (optional)
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1 essay
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30 minutes
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The SAT
The new version of the SAT test is three hours and forty-five minutes in length. The chart below displays the sections you will see on the test day, but not necessarily in the following order. For more information, please visit the SAT section on the CollegeBoard website.| Section | Number of Questions | Time Limit |
| Writing | 1 essay | 25 minutes |
| Writing-multiple choice | Improving sentences | One 25 minute section |
| Identifying sentence errors | One 10 minute section | |
| Improving paragraphs | ||
| Critical Reading | Passage based reading | Two 25 minute sections |
| Sentence completion | One 20 minute section | |
| Math | Standard multiple choice | Two 25 minute sections |
| Standard multiple choice | One 20 minute section |
New Security Procedures for College Testing
Recently, the security measures taken by both CollegeBoard and ACT centers have changed to include new photo identification requirements. Sites that administer the tests must strictly enforce the new regulations. Please visit the site where these procedures are outlined so as to be fully prepared for upcoming test dates. For your convenience, the sites are provided below:In order to help students meet security requirements, CollegeBoard also provides an SAT Registration and Test-Day Checklist.
Redesigned SATs
The SAT is undergoing a number of changes, and a new test format will be implemented in March 2016. To learn more about the redesigned SAT, please visit the CollegeBoard website.Events
| Event | Time | Place |
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PCTI College Fair
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Monday, September 25, 2017
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PCTI Campus
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Passaic County Regional College Fair
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Monday, September 25, 2017 (6:30 – 9:00 p.m.)
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William Paterson University
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Morris County College Fair
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Sunday September 17, 2017 (12-3p.m.)
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County College of Morris
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ASVAB Testing
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Thursday, November 16, 2017 & Tuesday December 19, 2017 (12-3p.m.)
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TBA
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