Academics
College Counseling
Resources
The College Counseling Office offers resources to assist students throughout the college process. In addition to those referenced below, students can receive additional resources through meetings and communications with their college advisor.
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Standardized Testing Philosophy
Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT at EHS in October. They also have an opportunity to take a practice ACT in November. These practice tests do not require any formal preparation, but EHS offers a PSAT overview session the Sunday before the PSAT.
We recommend juniors take the SAT or the ACT (some students opt to take both) in the spring (March, April, May, or June) of their junior year. Students or parents must register for these exams directly on the College Board and ACT websites. This testing timeline is discussed in individual college counseling meetings. Every student is different and testing timelines and strategy will vary. College counselors will advise students and parents individually about the best approach. -
2024-25 Standardized Test Dates: SAT and ACT
2024-25 SAT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION
All dates listed are national test dates except school-based test dates, highlighted in yellow.SAT Test DateDeadline for Registration*Changes andRegular CancellationAugust 24, 2024August 9, 2024August 13, 2024October 2, 2024EHS will register 12th-grade students for this on-campus school-based SAT (optional).October 5, 2024September 20, 2024September 24, 2024November 2, 2024October 18, 2024October 22, 2024December 7, 2024November 22, 2024November 26, 2024March 8, 2025February 21, 2025February 25, 2025April 9, 2025EHS will register 11th-grade students for this on-campus school-based SAT (optional).May 3, 2025April 18, 2025April 22, 2025June 7, 2025May 22, 2025May 27, 2025
Visit the College Board website for registration information: *Students who need to borrow a device from College Board must register and request their device at least 30 days before test day to allow time for processing the requests and shipping.2024-25 ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION
ACT Test DateRegular Registration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline(late fee applies)September 14, 2024August 9, 2024August 25, 2024October 15, 2024EHS will register 12th-grade students for this on-campus school-based ACT (optional).October 26, 2024September 20, 2024October 7, 2024December 14, 2024November 8, 2024November 22, 204February 8, 2025January 3, 2025January 20, 2025April 5, 2025February 28, 2025March 16, 2025April 22, 2025EHS will register 11th-grade students for this on-campus school-based ACT (optional).June 14, 2025May 9, 2025May 26, 2025July 12, 2025June 6, 2025June 20, 2025
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Learning Differences and Non-Standard Tests
The SAT and ACT tests are offered in different forms to accommodate students with learning differences or disabilities. Students who qualify for these tests may take them with extended time and in other special needs formats.
At many institutions, there are no special tracks or special programs for students with learning disabilities. Other colleges can offer extensive programs and accommodations. Admission committees will consider a student’s academic record at Episcopal to be an important predictor of the student’s success in college.
Taking Non-Standard TestsThe Educational Testing Service of the College Board offers non-standard administration of the SAT and Advanced Placement exams to qualified students. Please note the process for requesting extended time for the SAT (from College Board) is a separate process from requesting it for the ACT.
Approval for accommodations is separate from, and not guaranteed by, approval for academic accommodations by Episcopal High School.
For additional information, visit the College Board website.
The ACT has established policies regarding documentation of an applicant's disability and the process for requesting accommodations. For details, visit www.act.org/aap/disab/policy.html.
No distinction is made on the score report for students who have taken the SAT or ACT exam with extended time. Scores appear exactly as scores from regular administrations.
Students must complete psycho-educational evaluations to qualify for accommodations on College Board and ACT tests. Please contact Episcopal's Academic Support Center for more information on required documentation.
Additional Resources
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Scoir
Scoir is a college admissions network that connects students, families, high schools, and colleges. Episcopal students and their parents use SCOIR as a resource in the college planning, selection, and application process. College counselors use this system to track and analyze data about college and career plans, providing up-to-date information specific to Episcopal High School. School-specific materials are also submitted to colleges through Scoir.Scoir helps students and parents:- Research colleges by accessing quick links to college websites and up-to-date college profiles
- Review scattergrams that present actual historical data of EHS students' acceptances, waitlists, and denials
- Analyze acceptance history of EHS students during the last four years to help determine a student's likelihood of acceptance
- Build a resume and manage timelines and deadlines for college decision making
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Recommended Websites
COLLEGE SEARCHES AND ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ACT College Board Colleges That Change Lives
Site based on book by best-selling, highly regarded college advisor Loren Pope. Insights about some wonderful and sometimes overlooked places.Fiske Guide Books
From the author of the reliable and popular Fiske Guide to Colleges comes a full array of college admission-related resources.The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC)
A good resource for an array of information and websites.The Common Application
Many colleges and universities participate in the common application, which can streamline your college application process.The Coalition for College Access FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION College Board FastWeb
Financial aid and scholarship search engine. Updated daily.FinAid
The most comprehensive financial aid site.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Sallie Mae
Financial planning for college and loan informationINTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Includes a handbook with information about eligibility in college athletics for the student/athlete.ALTERNATIVE AND YEAR-OFF PROGRAMS Gap Year Association
College Counseling Events
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UC College Event
The college counseling office will host a prospective student event for the University of California Schools on campus. This event is open to all students in the DMV area, and we encourage you to attend if you are interested in these colleges. The program will begin with a presentation in Pendleton and then follow with a mini college fair in March Library.
This event provides an excellent opportunity to engage directly with admissions officers from each UC school. You'll be able to learn more detailed information about their institutions and gain valuable insights into their admissions standards.Location: Pendleton Hall - Pendleton Hall - 1Contact: Irene Pfefferman
