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college admissions tests

COMPASS. college admissions tests. Types of College Admissions Tests. The 3 primary admissions tests are: COMPASS TEST ACT SAT. If I plan to attend a 2-year college or a Technical college,. What test do I need to take??. ANSWER: COMPASS OR THE ASSET TEST.

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  1. COMPASS college admissions tests

  2. Types of College Admissions Tests • The 3 primary admissions tests are: • COMPASS TEST • ACT • SAT

  3. If I plan to attend a 2-year college or a Technical college, What test do I need to take??

  4. ANSWER: COMPASS OR THEASSET TEST TAKE ONE OF THESE TESTS IF YOU ARE GOING TO A TECH COLLEGE OR A 2-YEAR COLLEGE WHEN AND WHERE??? DURING THE FALL OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR. CALL THE COLLEGE THAT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND TO SCHEDULE TESTING.

  5. i PLAN TO ATTEND A 4-YEAR COLLEGE… Which test should I take??

  6. Which test is best for me? Math 50% Math 25%

  7. Which test is best for me? • Review your PSAT scores. If you scored a 50 or higher on the math and reading portions, you probably want to go ahead and take the SAT. If you scored lower than that, the ACT might be a better test for you. • Check with your counselor and ask for her recommendation.

  8. When do I sign up???? • SAT/ACT • Spring of the junior year • COMPASS • Fall of the senior year • Dual Enrollment/Governor’s Honors • - Fall of the junior year

  9. HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE TESTS? ACT- www.ACTStudentOnline.org SAT- www.CollegeBoard.com COMPASS – Contact the college to schedule test date/time

  10. PREPARING FOR THE TESTS • BOTH www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org offer full length practice tests online. • CHS offers Preparation classes after school and on Saturdays • Practice booklets are available in the guidance office • Sign up at https://commonaps.collegebaord.com to receive newsletters and SAT questions of the day.

  11. College Admissions Tests The very BEST preparation of all is: Take Challenging Courses Read often Study daily If you do your best in school, you will be READY!

  12. Staying on Course for Graduation • Remember that your junior grades are the MOST important grades and that grades are the number one factor that colleges consider when they receive your application. • You will apply to college next fall, so the latest grades they will see are your junior grades. • If you have any credits that you make up, be sure you check out credit connect options in January. You don’t want to be in a junior homeroom your senior year!! • Make your junior year one that opens lots of doors to the future for you!

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