Guidance

Reminder to all students applying to UCLA, the application deadline is November 30th.

Get an overview of how the new SAT differs from the one students took before March 2016. The first table compares the major features. The second table compares the number of items and testing times in each part.

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-old-new-specifications

Metro Prep is administrating the PSAT Exam and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The PSAT is an excellent opportunity to prepare and gain an understanding of the SAT exam. Students are also eligible for a National Merit Scholarship depending on the score.

Please pick up a PSAT study guide which provides valuable testing information.

• Meet with Guidance in September to make sure your list of schools is appropriate to your academic and personal record.
• Register for the ACT/SAT/Subject Tests.
• If necessary, ask the appropriate people to write recommendations on your behalf. Provide your references with forms, special instructions and stamped and addressed envelopes. Do this early.
• Interested in athletics, contact appropriate coaches to express interest.
• Plan to visit the schools if you have not already done so.
• Complete and send applications. Be mindful of early decisions or early actions deadlines.

All international applicants whose first language is not English, or who were educated in a country where English is not the main language of instruction, must write a language test. Each university has its own requirements. Most universities must receive the results by April 1^st.