+ sat and act the clock is ticking! senior advisory august 25, 2015
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SAT and ACTThe clock is ticking!Senior AdvisoryAugust 25, 2015
+Structure of Each Test Review
Ten Sections: 3 Critical Reading 3 Math 3 Writing 1 Experimental (masked
to look like a regular section)
Five Sections: English Math Reading Science Optional: Writing
(required by most colleges)
1 Experimental section (only added on certain test dates)
SAT ACT
+Test Content Review
Math – up to Geometry & Algebra II
Reading – sentence completion, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension
Writing – grammar usage, word choice and essay writing
Math – up to Trigonometry
Science – charts, graphs and data interpretation
Reading – four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities and Natural Science
English – grammar
Writing – persuasive essay
SAT ACT
+Testing Time
3 hours, 45 minutes – including an un-scored 25 minute experimental section
2 hours, 55 minutes (optional 30-minute writing section)
SAT ACT
+Cost
$54.50
There are some fee waivers available for the school year.
If you are registered for free or reduced lunch you would qualify for a waiver.
See the counseling office for details.
$56.50 with writing section
There are some fee waivers available for the school year.
If you are registered for free or reduced lunch you would qualify for a waiver.
See the counseling office for details.
SAT ACT
+Why should you take it (again)?
It is a college entrance exam – 4-year colleges require it.
If you did take it last Spring, look at your scores compared to the school you want to apply (Freshman Profile).
Sample:
https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg02_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=713
Chances are you will IMPROVE!
+Side Note……
It is the beginning of the school year – you need to file a FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH FORM each year.
Even if you never eat in the cafeteria – it can benefit you with these tests AS WELL AS college applications.
Please stop by the front office and pick up a form if you haven’t done so already.
IT’S IMPORTANT!!!!!
+When do I take these exams?
October 3rd Test Date – REGISTRATION DEADLINE = September 3rd
November 7th Test Date– REGISTRATION DEADLINE = October 9th
This is the last exam given at FBHS for Fall 2016 Admissions
Go by the counseling office for help
Otherwise go to: www.collegeboard.com
October 24th Test Date - REGISTRATION DEADLINE = September 18th
Go by the counseling office for help
Otherwise go to: www.actstudent.org
SAT ACT
+If time allows:
Check out the question of the day:
SAT = http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
ACT = http://www.actstudent.org/qotd/
Time permitting, wander through the sites.
+Next Steps:
If you think you might apply to a 4-year college or university, it is a good idea to take one of these exams and see how you do.
See someone in the counseling office for help with registration. You are more than welcome to do it at home (need credit card if you don’t have a waiver), but we can help and have fee waivers (with qualifications & while supplies last).
DON’T PROCRASTINATE – The counselors only have 2 computers!!!!!