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CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST
CLASS OF 2017
WALT SANDSTROM (A-LA)MELANIE JONES(LE -Z)
College Entrance Exams
When to Test?
Be Strategic – make a plan!Your class – 2017 has more options than
any other class.Option 1: Take ACT only. September, October, December, February,
April, June Option 2: Take “Old” SAT only. October, November, December,
January
Option 3. Take “New” SAT only. March, May, June
Option 4: Take a combination of the above.
Have I covered Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry?
Will I need to take SAT Subject Tests in the spring?
Am I a good standardized test taker?
Important Points of Consideration
The 2015-16 Testing Timeline
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
PSAT (New)
SAT (Old)
SAT (Old)
SAT (Old)
SAT (New)
SAT (New)
SAT (New)
ACT ACT ACT ACT ACT
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Test Changes
Math Skills Tested
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Test Changes
Reading Skills Tested
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Summary/Resources
SAT/ACT Study GuideWeb resources
E-PrepTest Prep coursesFree Combo Sample Tests through Kaplan
ACT/New SAT Combo (11/14/15) – registerPSAT
Registration August 31st – September 24th
Register on mypaymentsplus.com Cost is $16 Format is aligned with redesigned SAT (March 2016) National Merit Qualifying Exam Test is during school day on October 14th
College Visits
During the school day
Sign up on Naviance & print screen as pass
Important part of your search process
Important to demonstrate interest to the college
Summary/Resources
Follow us on Twitter @CBEGuidance2017Link to full detailed presentation
http://www.screencast.com/t/Mg4sjfzpcbXg E-prep accountNaviance parent accountQuestions?