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SCT Junior Assembly

SCT Junior Assembly . Mr. Zappala. ACT English Math Reading Science Writing (optional). SAT I Reasoning Critical Reading Math Writing-essay SAT II (Subject tests) English History Math (level 1 & 2) Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)-Molecular/Ecological

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SCT Junior Assembly

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  1. SCT Junior Assembly Mr. Zappala

  2. ACT English Math Reading Science Writing (optional) SAT I Reasoning Critical Reading Math Writing-essay SAT II (Subject tests) English History Math (level 1 & 2) Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)-Molecular/Ecological Languages (at least 2 years of study Math level 1 (3 yrs. of math) Math level 2 (3 yrs plus trigonometry and/or pre-calculus) ACT vs. SAT

  3. ACT English 18 Math 22 Reading 21 Science 24 SAT II Score range for each test: 200-800 Average score: 500 each or 1500 total ACT vs. SAT – Benchmark Scores

  4. ACT On-line prep option www.actstudent.org SAT On-line prep Subject tests: ask teacher www.collegeboard.com/quickstart www.collegboard.com/subjecttests www.collegeboard.com/register ACT vs. SAT

  5. Test Day Reminders • Materials • Picture ID • Supplies • Things to avoid • Testing hints • Cancellation of scores-Ask test center supervisor for SAT request to cancel scores.

  6. Score Report • Online score report-www.collegeboard.com/mysat-shows scores from all previous administrations. Review performance by section. Receive career/major search based on performance. • QAS-Record of questions from specific test administrations, level of difficulty and correct answers • SAS-Reports difficulty of each question and if it was answered corectly • Student score report-2-3 weeks online • On-line/phone-fee • Send scores to 4 institutions (initially) • Score Choice/scorelist

  7. ACT Test Date • Waivers • RegistrationTest Date • Nov.4 Dec.10

  8. SAT Test Dates (www.collegeboard.com) • Waiver RegistrationTest Date Nov. 8 Dec. 3 Dec. 30 Jan. 28th Feb. 10 March 10 April 6 May 5th May 8th June 2nd

  9. SAT Prep • Private • Format/content-Acceptable educational practices and standards • CollegeBoard.com/practice • www.collegeboard.com/skillsinsight

  10. College Application Timelines • University of California (UC) - November 1-30 - Apply on line @ www.universityofcalifornia.com • California State University (CSU) • October 1 – November 30 • Apply on-line @ www.csumentor.com

  11. EAP Program • Math-Conducted at STAR administration • English-Conducted at STAR administration • More EAP info.-www.calstate.edu/eap • Not college English ready? • www.csuenglishsuccess.org • Mdtp.ucsd.edu-Test to determine readiness for college math • Exempt • Conditionally Exempt

  12. College field trips • To be determined • Visit colleges during Junior year and during Summer before senior year

  13. Scholarships • CSS/Financial Aid Profile • SAT • Student Search Service-At time of SAT registration • Questionaire-Send academic info. activities/plans • Private/public • Resources – Colleges & Universities • Counseling Assistance • websites

  14. Financial Aid • FAFSA-fsapubs.org/www.fafsa.ed.gov • Cal Grants • Pell Grants • Bog Waiver • University generated • Cash for college workshops

  15. College Search • www.collegeboard.com/mysat -Determine colleges/majors/careers based on scores -www.aiccu.edu-independent college search www.collegeboard.com • When to begin • How to begin • Timeline • Financial Aid

  16. Seven Excuses to NOT go to College • Nobody in my family has gone to college • I’ve been in school 12 years. That’s enough! I just want a good job • I can’t afford college • I don’t know how to apply or where to go • I don’t know what I want to study • I won’t fit in • College is too hard for me

  17. Community Service • When to begin • Documenting # of hours • Where to do your hours • Level of importance

  18. Fast track @ Mesa • Qualifications • Times • Classes • Credit

  19. Graduation Requirements • Credit checks • Required classes • Electives • Small school requirements • Night school • Summer school • Behavioral requirements

  20. College Fair • Cal Soap • Oct. 26th 6:00 pm-Scottish Rite Center • National college fair • National Hispanic college fair

  21. PSAT/NMSQT • Importance • www.collegeboard.com/psat • CollegeBoard.com/quickstart

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