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Accepted: Getting into Your First-Choice School Prep smarter, score higher—guaranteed or your money back!
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But First—Let’s Say Hello!
• Took the PSAT?
• Taken the SAT or ACT?
• Dream school?
Monica
Tests, Tests, and More Tests!
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Why Take the PSAT
1. Practice Run for the Real Thing
3. Scholarship Opportunities
• National Merit Scholarship Program, Corporate Scholarships, National Achievement Program
2. Get a Higher Score on the SAT • Students who took the PSAT scored, on average, 120
points higher on SAT • Students who took the PSAT their sophomore and junior
year scored, on average, 222 points higher on the SAT
Source: College Board, 2010 National State Reports
What does my score mean?
PSAT vs. SAT Scores
Remember, your PSAT score is not used as one of the criteria for college admissions. Instead, the test can help predict how you might do on the SAT, which is used for college admissions.
PSAT vs. SAT The Skills tested on the PSAT Critical Reading, Math, and Writing questions are designed to be the same as those on the SAT. However, there are significant differences in the structure of both tests.
SECTION FORMAT/ TIME QUESTION TYPES SCORE 2010
Averages
Math 3 Sections Multiple Choice Grid-Ins
200–800 516
The SAT at-a-Glance collegeboard.com
200–800 Critical Reading
501 3 Sections
Multiple Choice
Writing 3 Sections Multiple Choice Essay
200–800
0–12 7.1
492
Total 10 Sections 3 hours, 45
minutes
Multiple Choice Grid-Ins
Essay 600–2400 1509
Experimental Multiple Choice 1 Section Not Scored N/A
Understanding SAT Scoring
• Correct Answer: +1 point
• Omitted Question: 0 points
• Incorrect Answer (multiple choice) : −1/4 point
• Incorrect Answer (non-multiple choice math questions) : 0 points
The SAT at-a-Glance
Test Day Tip:
If you can eliminate 1 answer choice, guess!
FORMAT/ TIME
SECTION FORMAT/ TIME QUESTION TYPES SCORE 2010
Averages
English 1 Section Multiple Choice 1–36 20.5
The ACT at-a-Glance actstudent.org
Math 1 Section
Multiple Choice 1–36 21.0
Reading 1 Section Multiple Choice 1–36 21.3
Science 1 Section Multiple Choice 1–36 20.9
Writing 1 Section
Essay (Optional)
1–36 20.8
2–12 7.1
4–5 Sections 2 hrs, 55 minutes 3 hrs, 25 minutes
Multiple Choice Essay
1–36 21.0 Total:
• Correct Answer: +1 point
• Omitted Question: 0 points • Incorrect Answer: 0 points
Understanding ACT Scoring
The ACT at-a-Glance
Test Day Tip:
Answer every question. If you don’t know the answer, guess!
Key Differences
• ACT has “Science” reasoning questions.
• ACT has four trigonometry questions.
• SAT essay is required and first.
• ACT essay is last and not required but highly recommended.
• SAT is 20 minutes longer.
Common Myths
• The SAT is an IQ test.
• The ACT is easier.
• Only take the ACT if you’re good at science.
• Competitive schools only accept the SAT.
Advanced Placement Exams collegeboard.com
About the AP Exams: • 34 AP courses and exams • 90% of four year colleges give AP credit • Scores of 3, 4 or 5 will often get you
college credit • Check schools’ policies online
Registration: • Register through your school • Fee reduction for students in financial
need
AP Expert Tips:
• If you can get 50% of the questions right, you’ll receive a score of 3!
• Practice free response questions with a timer
• Answer every question!
• Answer the questions you can get right first
SAT II Subject Tests collegeboard.com
• No College Credit – helps you stand out; shows your level of
preparation
• UC no longer requires but some look favorable on those who do
• School may require for specific major/college
• Previously know as the Achievement Tests
• All one-hour tests
• Language tests with listening only once a year
• Usually given on the same day as the SAT
• 20 tests – only take if you know you will do well
• PSAT in October 1st Time
• Take AP and SAT Subject Tests after completing courses
• School Year and Summer prep for PSAT/SAT/ACT
• Research schools and determine goals scores
College Prep Timeline
Freshman Year Sophomore Year
• Extracurricular activities
• Prep for AP/Honors
• PSAT in October for National Merit
• Focus on academics—this is the critical year!
• Research admissions requirements
• Take SAT or ACT twice
• Work on applications during the summer.
• If you don’t get the ACT/SAT goal score study over the summer!!
College Prep Timeline
Junior Year Senior Year
• Take SAT and/or ACT for the last time (if necessary)
• Take required SAT Subject Tests
• Request letters of recommendation
• Fill out FAFSA and research scholarships
• Visit schools
NEXT STEPS!
• EVERYONE: Take the Mock SAT/ACT Combo Test 2/1/2014
• SENIORS: LAST chance to take SAT/ACT this fall!
• JUNIORS: Take the SAT/ACT at least twice this year.
• SOPHOMORES: Take the PSAT this fall. Take SAT/ACT prep class this summer!
• FRESHMAN: Take PSAT Prep class this summer!
Cover all your bases with UNLIMITED PREP!
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