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College Entrance Tests

College Entrance Tests. SAT/ACT/Subject Tests AP Exams. SAT vs. ACT. SAT. ACT. TYPE: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Aptitude Test Sample Question: What is your view of the claim that something unsuccessful can still have some value? CONTENT: Math- Algebra 1, Basic Geometry & Algebra 2

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College Entrance Tests

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  1. College Entrance Tests SAT/ACT/Subject Tests AP Exams

  2. SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT • TYPE: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Aptitude Test Sample Question: What is your view of the claim that something unsuccessful can still have some value? • CONTENT: Math- Algebra 1, Basic Geometry & Algebra 2 Reading- Sentence completion, short & long reading passages, reading comprehension Writing- An essay, questions related to: grammar, usage, & word choice • FORMAT: Begin with 25 minute essay, alternate randomly from math, reading and writing in 10-25 minute sections • SCORING: Each section is 200-800 points, 2400 is the highest score. There is a guessing penalty. • TYPE: Knowledge, Curriculum, Achievement Test Sample Question: In your view, should high schools become more tolerant of cheating? • CONTENT: Math- Algebra and Geometry up to Trigonometry Reading- Four passages: Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities and Natural Science English- Grammar Science- Charts & Experiments Writing- Optional, but cannot be used in place of the SATs if not completed at most institutions • FORMAT: Begin with and alternate randomly between 60 minute sections of Math, Reading, Science, or English, complete with optional 30 minute writing section • SCORING: Each subject is scored 1-36 and averaged to create a composite score, 36 is the highest possible score There is no guessing penalty. (At some institutions ACT scores can be used in place of SAT & SAT subject tests)

  3. WHEN SHOULD I TEST? • Students will take the PSAT in October of their sophomore and junior years (during the school day) and have the opportunity to take SAT/ACT practice tests through the PTO sophomore and junior year • Students should take the SAT and/or ACT during the 2ND Semester of junior year • Statistics show students often see an improvement in their score from the first testing to the second, but not generally on a third testing unless some sort of prep is completed

  4. HOW DO I REGISTER? PSATs: GVHS registers all 10th and 11th grade students for this test. The test is taken in October during the school day. SAT: Students register online (collegeboard.com) ACT: Students register online (actstudent.org) **Fee waivers are available for families with financial need

  5. TEST PREP • PSAT • PTO Testing- Practice ACT, SAT, Combo test • COURSES (GVHS/Private Classes/Individual Tutoring) • Resources on Collegeboard/ACT Websites • Kaplan Free Online SAT/ACT Prep • Books • My College QuickStart • www.number2.com

  6. REPORTING SCORES SAT/SUBJECT TESTS ACT • Official Scores - must be sent directly from the CollegeBoard • Score Choice – gives students the option of sending or suppressing test scores • Cost – 4 free score reports (must be determined at time of registration or up to 9 days after testing). $11.00 per report after this period. Test scores do not appear on high school transcript • Official Scores – must be sent directly from ACT • Score Choice – can choose which test dates you want sent • Cost - $11.00 per report (4 free reports when designated at registration) Test scores do not appear on high school transcript

  7. SUBJECT TESTS (aka SAT II’s) Admission tests that measure students’ knowledge and skills in particular subject areas. Not required by the majority of colleges and universities but many of the most competitive colleges recommend or require that applicants take two or more subject tests. **Many schools accept the ACT (with writing)in lieu of subject tests

  8. Subject Tests (cont’d) • English Literature • World Languages • U.S. & World History • Math (level I and II) • Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Which subject test(s) should students take? • When should subject tests be taken? • When are subject tests are offered? • How many subject tests can students take?

  9. AP Exams Who? When? Why?

  10. WHO? • GVHS offers 26 AP Courses • English • Science • Social Studies • Math • Language • Art • Music

  11. WHEN? • The first two weeks in May • Registration occurs in the counseling office • Test dates/times strictly determined by the CollegeBoard • Alternate exams

  12. WHY? • Prepare students for college-level coursework • Rigor is a factor in most admissions decisions • College credit • AP Scores are typically used for awarding credit and placement – not a factor in admissions decisions

  13. Additional Information • Testing Accommodations Must obtain prior approval through testing agency • Fee Waivers Check testing agency’s website for eligibility requirements • Test optional schools www.fairtest.org/university/optional

  14. RESOURCES www.collegeboard.com SAT & Subject Tests www.act.org ACT www.kaptest.com/kas Kaplan’s free online SAT/ACT prep www.quickstart.collegeboard.com Free personalized SAT study plan

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