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SAT/ACT Information December, 2011 Mount Tabor High School

SAT/ACT Information December, 2011 Mount Tabor High School. SAT/ACT Overview SAT/ACT Registration SAT/ACT Preparation SAT/ACT Score Reporting. College Entrance Exams. SAT www.collegeboard.org ACT www.act.org Community College Placement Testing

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SAT/ACT Information December, 2011 Mount Tabor High School

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  1. SAT/ACT Information December, 2011Mount Tabor High School SAT/ACT Overview SAT/ACT Registration SAT/ACT Preparation SAT/ACT Score Reporting

  2. College Entrance Exams • SAT www.collegeboard.org • ACT www.act.org • Community College Placement Testing • ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC • Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT • Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT • Students may choose to take both the SAT and the ACT • Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT

  3. Grades Course Rigor Class Rank Grade Point Average Activities Interests Accomplishments Talents Recommendations Community Service Career Plans Test Scores What Information do Colleges Use in Making Admissions Decisions?

  4. Why Do Most Colleges Require the SAT or ACT ? • Measures critical thinking skills necessary for college success • Measures current levels of educational development • Compares applicants on a standardized measure • Predicts academic success in college or a particular major (along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses) • Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course levels • Identification for scholarship opportunities

  5. SAT • Measures academic skills in three basic academic areas important for college success • Critical Reading • Math • Writing • Total Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutes • Arrive before 8 am at test site • Three short breaks

  6. CRITICAL READING • Question Types • Passage-Based Reading 48 Questions • Sentence Completions 19 Questions • Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minute • Score 200-800

  7. MATHEMATICS • Question Types • Standard Multiple Choice 44 Questions • Student-Produced Responses 10 Questions • Math Concepts • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 • Integrated Math 1, 2, 3 • Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minute • Score 200-800

  8. WRITING • Question Types • Essay 25 minutes • Multiple Choice one 25-minute, one 10-minute • The essay, which is always the first question on the SAT, measures a student’s skill in developing and expressing a point of view on an issue. • Score 200-800 • Essay Subscore 2-12 • Multiple Choice Subscore 20-80

  9. Guessing on the SAT • Points are deducted for wrong answers on multiple choice items • Random Guessing is not recommended • Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good test-taking strategy

  10. ACT • English Test-45 minutes 1-36 • Reading Test-35 minutes 1-36 • Mathematics Test-60 minutes 1-36 • Science Test-35 minutes 1-36 • Writing Test-30 minutes 1-36 • Essay Subscore 2-12 • Composite 1-36 • Average of 4 test scores-does not include writing

  11. English Test • One 75-question, 45 minute test • Measures understanding of conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills) • Five essays or passages with multiple choice questions • Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18) • Usage/Mechanics Subscore • Rhetorical Skills Subscore

  12. Mathematics Test • One 60-question, 60 minute test • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (IM 1-3) • Calculator use is allowed and recommended • Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22) • Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Subscore • Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Subscore • Geometry/Trigonometry Subscore

  13. Reading Test • One 40-question, 35 minute test • Measures reading comprehension skills • Four prose passages with multiple choice questions • Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21) • Social Studies/Science Subscore • Arts/Literature Subscore

  14. Science Test • One 40-question, 35 minute test • Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in natural science • Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)

  15. Writing Test • One 30-minute essay • Defines an issue with two points of view • Write in response to a question about your position on the issue • Total Score 1-12 • Optional (decide when your register), but most colleges require

  16. SAT SUBJECT TESTS • Designed to measure students’ knowledge in particular subject areas • Some colleges use them for admissions, course placement, and advising students about course selection • Students should review the admissions requirements of each college/university of interest • Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date (except March date) • Fee-$22 per registration (additional tests $11 each)

  17. How Do Students Register for the SAT Reasoning Test • Online Registration at sat.collegeboard.org/register$49.00 • Mail Registration $49.00 • Late Registration $49.00 + $26.00 • Standby Registration $49.00 + $43.00 • Registration materials are available at all high school Guidance Offices.

  18. How do Students Register for the ACT? • Online registration at www.actstudent.org $34.00 • Mail in registration $34.00 • Late registration $55.00 • Standby registration $76.00 • Additional fee for Writing $15.50 • Registration Materials are available at all high school Guidance Offices.

  19. Benefits of Online Registration • Choose the test date and test center immediately • Get immediate registration confirmation • 24-hour access to registration • Print admission ticket immediately • Use same account to register for additional test dates • Fee waiver registration is available online • Approved accommodation request also online • Online account allows more timely access to score report

  20. Preparation for the SAT • Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school • Rigorous Academic Courses • PSAT/NMSQT (review of the Score Report & My College QuickStart) • SAT Practice Booklet & Practice Test (full-length practice test) • CFNC.org (test prep module) • College Board Web Site (sat.collegeboard.org/practice) • SAT Question of the Day • General Test Taking Approaches • Test Item Practice (each area) • Official SAT Practice Test (free) • Official SAT Online Course ($69.95) • Official SAT Study Guide ($21.99) • SAT Test Prep Programs • WS/FCS SAT Prep semester course (.50 credit) • Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school counselor)

  21. SAT Test Sites • East Forsyth High School • Mount Tabor High School • Parkland High School • Quality Education Academy (October & June) • West Forsyth High School (October & March)

  22. Preparation for the ACT • Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school • Rigorous Academic Courses • Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test) • CFNC.org (test prep module) • Sample Questions and Writing Prompt at www.act.org • ACT Online Prep available at www.actstudent.org/testprep • Cost is $19.95 • The Real ACT Prep Guide at www.actstudent.org/testprep • Cost is $19.95

  23. ACT Test Sites • Mount Tabor High School • Parkland High School

  24. Test Day Preparation • Be well-rested. • Eat breakfast. • Bring acceptable photo ID and admission ticket. • Bring several #2 pencils with good erasers. • Bring an acceptable calculator with fresh batteries. • Bring healthy snacks. • Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am. • Know the directions about guessing. • Believe that you will do your best.

  25. Scoring the SAT • Students receive a separate score on each section of the SAT (200-800) • For example: ScoreNat’l %State% • Critical Reading 690 94 96 • Mathematics 540 56 58 • Writing 530 62 67 • Multiple Choice 52 • Essay 08

  26. Scoring the ACT • Students receive a score for each part of the test and a Composite Score • For example: Score Nat’l %ile State %ile • English 25 80 83 • Mathematics 21 58 58 • Reading 26 78 79 • Science 22 65 69 • English/Wriitng 26 82 -- • Writing(2-12) 10 • COMPOSITE 24 75 77

  27. Score Reports • Mailed to Student’s Home Address • Available online • Mailed to Student’s High School • Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities • Select up to 4 (SAT) or 6 (ACT) schools for regular fee • Additional cost for each school beyond 4 or 6 • Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from the College Board or ACT

  28. How Do Colleges/Universities Use SAT/ACT Scores • Admissions Decisions • Scholarship Decisions • Course Placement • Program Placement • Course Exemption

  29. Comparison of Colleges/UniversitiesMiddle 50% CR M W Appalachian State 510-630 530-610 490-590 Winston-Salem State 400-480 410-490 380-460 UNC-Chapel Hill 590-670 610-710 590-690 UNC-Greensboro 460-560 460-560 440-550 North Carolina Central 380-460 390-470 370-450 Wake Forest 600-690 620-710 - Johnson C. Smith 390-470 400-480 -

  30. Comparison of Colleges/Universities Middle 50% Composite Range Appalachian State 22-26 Winston-Salem State 16-19 UNC-Chapel Hill 27-31 UNC-Greensboro North Carolina Central 15-18 Duke University 29-34 Johnson C. Smith 16-19

  31. You Should Also Know… • Fee Waivers are available to students who qualify (see your school counselor) • Two for SAT Reasoning and two for SAT Subject Tests • Two for the ACT • Students with disabilities may request accommodations • Student, Parent, and School Official complete the SSD Form

  32. College Planning during Junior Year • Take rigorous courses and earn good grades • Register for and take the SAT and/or ACT • Search web sites for college/university information • Visit colleges/universities (breaks from school and summer) • Involve yourself in school activities • Involve yourself in community service activities • Seek opportunities to be a leader • Seek enrichment opportunities now and during the summer • Learn about financial aid possibilities • Free application for federal student aid (fafsa.ed.gov) • www.studentaid.ed.gov • www.cfnc.org • www.fastweb.com

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