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High school juniors itching to attend Michigan State University or the University of Michigan, beware: Fees are going to be higher.
Not tuition or room and board, but fees to take the ACT.
And no matter where you're headed, if you take the SAT, expect the same: higher fees.
Both tests are debuting writing exams. ACT's writing test is optional. There's no choice on the new SAT, which also includes a revamped math section and the disappearance of its analogies section.
ACT's optional writing test, which debuts Saturday, is making for some tough decisions among high school teens. In Michigan, both MSU and U-M are requiring that students take the test. Some colleges are recommending it. Others say it's no big deal.
But many guidance counselors are telling students that no matter where you think you'll end up, it's a good idea to take the writing test.
"It's optional, but most of the good schools want you to take it," said Nivedhitha Subramanian, 16, a junior at Canton High School.
As for the increased fees? "It's unavoidable. It's not like you can do anything about it. You still have to take the test," Subramanian said.
Just how much are the fees rising? The standard ACT test is still $28; it's $42 with the writing test. And the SAT used to cost $26. Now it's $41.50. The added fees will pay for workers to grade the writing exam. Both exams must be hand-written.
http://www.freep.com/news/education/actfees7e_20050207.htm
Not tuition or room and board, but fees to take the ACT.
And no matter where you're headed, if you take the SAT, expect the same: higher fees.
Both tests are debuting writing exams. ACT's writing test is optional. There's no choice on the new SAT, which also includes a revamped math section and the disappearance of its analogies section.
ACT's optional writing test, which debuts Saturday, is making for some tough decisions among high school teens. In Michigan, both MSU and U-M are requiring that students take the test. Some colleges are recommending it. Others say it's no big deal.
But many guidance counselors are telling students that no matter where you think you'll end up, it's a good idea to take the writing test.
"It's optional, but most of the good schools want you to take it," said Nivedhitha Subramanian, 16, a junior at Canton High School.
As for the increased fees? "It's unavoidable. It's not like you can do anything about it. You still have to take the test," Subramanian said.
Just how much are the fees rising? The standard ACT test is still $28; it's $42 with the writing test. And the SAT used to cost $26. Now it's $41.50. The added fees will pay for workers to grade the writing exam. Both exams must be hand-written.
http://www.freep.com/news/education/actfees7e_20050207.htm
