ACT (American College Test) is a college entrance exam covering English, Reading, Math, and Science Reasoning.  Students may also take the Writing portion, which is optional but may be required as part of the admissions process to some colleges and universities.

• Please request that standardized test scores are sent to Homewood High School.  The high school code (CEEB code) is 011464.
• For test dates, registration deadlines, and costs, and to register, visit www.actstudent.org.  If you need help registering for the ACT, please see your school counselor.
• The ACT is offered in September, October, December, February, April, June, and July.  The registration deadline is about 6 weeks prior to the test date.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a college entrance exam that tests a student's knowledge in three areas - Critical Reading, Writing, and Math.

• Please request that standardized test scores be sent to Homewood High School.  The high school code (CEEB code) is 011464.
• For test dates, registration deadlines, and costs, and to register, visit www.collegeboard.org.  If you need help registering for the SAT, please see your school counselor. 
• The SAT is offered in October, November, December, March, May, and June.  The registration deadline is about 6 weeks prior to the test date.

Fee Waivers

• If you are a student who qualifies for assistance with the free/reduced lunch program, then you will qualify for a waiver to cover the cost of the ACT or SAT.
• Students must either be in their junior or senior year to qualify for a fee waiver, and may receive a maximum four waivers for each test during their high school career.
• Students should see Mrs. Davenport or Mr. Deavers for a fee waiver form prior to the registration deadline for the test you plan to take. 
• ACT Fee Waiver Program - 

  Students registering with a fee waiver will also receive free access to The Official ACT® Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan® where you can find bite-sized, on-demand lessons, which offer the perfect mix of structure and flexibility. The offering is automatically added to your order at no cost.

  • Learn anywhere, anytime with on-demand tutorials
  • Watch 30 short, self-paced video lessons
  • Access 2,000+ ACT test questions and answers
  • Take five full-length ACT practice tests
  • Track progress with a built-in course syllabus
  • 1 year of access

Test Prep Resources

• Students may see one of our counselors for assistance in connecting with a test prep resource.
  
  
  
• Feel free to reach out to any of these vendors...prices vary for their tutoring/test prep services:

All Pencils Down - AllPencilsDown is a partnership between George Mizzell and Laura McDanal. George and Laura have been providing ACT/SAT test preparation classes and one-on-one tutoring services for over 20 years, utilizing their educational and career experiences to assist students in achieving their standardized testing goals. 

Amy Henson Test Prep - Henson Test Prep has provided quality ACT, and PSAT prep classes and tutoring services since 2006. Whether through in-person group classes, online videos, or one-on-one tutoring, our proven test-taking strategies have consistently raised student test scores. 

Faye Nichols Test Prep - Faye Nichols Test Preparation and Consulting is committed to helping students achieve their goals through a variety of course offerings. Visit our About Us page to find the course that fits your student’s goals/needs. 

Magic City Test Prep - Our mission is to help you achieve your dream score. We believe every student has unique potential that demands individualized attention. Through our courses and private instruction, we bring the best out of every student. 

STEMulate Tutoring - STEMulate specializes in tutoring for the science and math portions of the ACT. Tutoring is offered through one-on-one sessions and/or group sessions. Test-taking strategies and timing are focused on through the completion of previous ACT tests.