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SAT/ACT Information SAT/ACT Information December, 2011December, 2011
Mount Tabor High SchoolMount Tabor High School
SAT/ACT OverviewSAT/ACT OverviewSAT/ACT RegistrationSAT/ACT RegistrationSAT/ACT PreparationSAT/ACT Preparation
SAT/ACT Score ReportingSAT/ACT Score Reporting
College Entrance ExamsCollege Entrance Exams
SATSAT www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org ACTACT www.act.orgwww.act.org Community College Placement TestingCommunity College Placement Testing
ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCCACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC
Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACTMost colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACTMost colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT Students may choose to take both the SAT and the ACTStudents may choose to take both the SAT and the ACT Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without
SAT/ACTSAT/ACT
What Information do Colleges Use in Making What Information do Colleges Use in Making Admissions Decisions?Admissions Decisions?
GradesGrades Course RigorCourse Rigor Class RankClass Rank Grade Point Grade Point
AverageAverage ActivitiesActivities InterestsInterests
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments TalentsTalents RecommendationsRecommendations Community ServiceCommunity Service Career PlansCareer Plans Test ScoresTest Scores
Why Do Most Colleges Require Why Do Most Colleges Require the SAT or ACT ?the SAT or ACT ?
Measures critical thinking skills necessary for college successMeasures critical thinking skills necessary for college success
Measures current levels of educational developmentMeasures current levels of educational development
Compares applicants on a standardized measureCompares applicants on a standardized measure
Predicts academic success in college or a particular major Predicts academic success in college or a particular major (along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses)(along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses)
Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course levelslevels
Identification for scholarship opportunitiesIdentification for scholarship opportunities
SATSAT
Measures academic skills in three basic academic Measures academic skills in three basic academic areas important for college successareas important for college success Critical ReadingCritical Reading MathMath WritingWriting
Total Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutesTotal Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Arrive before 8 am at test siteArrive before 8 am at test site Three short breaksThree short breaks
CRITICAL READINGCRITICAL READING
Question TypesQuestion Types Passage-Based ReadingPassage-Based Reading48 Questions48 Questions Sentence CompletionsSentence Completions 19 Questions19 Questions
Three Sections – Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minutetwo 25-minute, one 20-minute
ScoreScore 200-800200-800
MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS
Question TypesQuestion Types Standard Multiple ChoiceStandard Multiple Choice 44 Questions44 Questions Student-Produced ResponsesStudent-Produced Responses 10 Questions10 Questions
Math ConceptsMath Concepts Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Integrated Math 1, 2, 3Integrated Math 1, 2, 3
Three Sections – Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minutetwo 25-minute, one 20-minute
ScoreScore 200-800200-800
WRITINGWRITING
Question TypesQuestion Types EssayEssay 25 minutes25 minutes Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice one 25-minute, one 10-one 25-minute, one 10-
minuteminute
The essay, which is always the first question on The essay, which is always the first question on the SAT, measures a student’s skill in the SAT, measures a student’s skill in developing and expressing a point of view on developing and expressing a point of view on an issue.an issue.
ScoreScore 200-800200-800 Essay SubscoreEssay Subscore 2-122-12 Multiple Choice SubscoreMultiple Choice Subscore 20-8020-80
Guessing on the SATGuessing on the SAT
Points are deducted for wrong answers Points are deducted for wrong answers on multiple choice itemson multiple choice items
Random Guessing is not Random Guessing is not recommendedrecommended
Eliminating wrong answer choices is a Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good test-taking strategygood test-taking strategy
ACTACT
English Test-45 minutesEnglish Test-45 minutes 1-361-36 Reading Test-35 minutesReading Test-35 minutes 1-361-36 Mathematics Test-60 minutesMathematics Test-60 minutes 1-361-36 Science Test-35 minutesScience Test-35 minutes 1-361-36 Writing Test-30 minutesWriting Test-30 minutes 1-361-36
Essay Subscore 2-12Essay Subscore 2-12
CompositeComposite 1-361-36 Average of 4 test scores-does not include writingAverage of 4 test scores-does not include writing
English TestEnglish Test
One 75-question, 45 minute testOne 75-question, 45 minute test
Measures understanding of conventions of standard written Measures understanding of conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills)and rhetorical skills)
Five essays or passages with multiple choice questionsFive essays or passages with multiple choice questions
Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18)Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18) Usage/Mechanics SubscoreUsage/Mechanics Subscore Rhetorical Skills SubscoreRhetorical Skills Subscore
Mathematics TestMathematics Test
One 60-question, 60 minute testOne 60-question, 60 minute test
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (IM 1-3)Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (IM 1-3)
Calculator use is allowed and recommendedCalculator use is allowed and recommended
Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22)Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22) Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra SubscorePre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Subscore Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry
SubscoreSubscore Geometry/Trigonometry SubscoreGeometry/Trigonometry Subscore
Reading TestReading Test
One 40-question, 35 minute testOne 40-question, 35 minute test
Measures reading comprehension skillsMeasures reading comprehension skills
Four prose passages with multiple choice Four prose passages with multiple choice questionsquestions
Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21)Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21) Social Studies/Science SubscoreSocial Studies/Science Subscore Arts/Literature SubscoreArts/Literature Subscore
Science TestScience Test
One 40-question, 35 minute testOne 40-question, 35 minute test
Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in natural sciencenatural science
Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)
Writing TestWriting Test
One 30-minute essayOne 30-minute essay Defines an issue with two points of viewDefines an issue with two points of view Write in response to a question about your Write in response to a question about your
position on the issueposition on the issue
Total Score 1-12Total Score 1-12
Optional (decide when your register), but most Optional (decide when your register), but most colleges requirecolleges require
SAT SUBJECT TESTSSAT SUBJECT TESTS
Designed to measure students’ knowledge in Designed to measure students’ knowledge in particular subject areasparticular subject areas
Some colleges use them for admissions, course Some colleges use them for admissions, course placement, and advising students about course placement, and advising students about course selectionselection Students should review the admissions requirements of Students should review the admissions requirements of
each college/university of interesteach college/university of interest
Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date (except March date)(except March date)
Fee-$22 per registration (additional tests $11 each)Fee-$22 per registration (additional tests $11 each)
How Do Students Register for How Do Students Register for the SAT Reasoning Testthe SAT Reasoning Test
Online Registration at Online Registration at sat.collegeboard.org/registersat.collegeboard.org/register $49.00$49.00
Mail RegistrationMail Registration $49.00$49.00
Late RegistrationLate Registration $49.00 + $26.00$49.00 + $26.00
Standby RegistrationStandby Registration $49.00 + $49.00 + $43.00$43.00
Registration materials are available at all high school Guidance Registration materials are available at all high school Guidance Offices.Offices.
How do Students Register for the How do Students Register for the ACT?ACT?
Online registration at Online registration at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org
$34.00$34.00 Mail in registrationMail in registration $34.00$34.00 Late registrationLate registration $55.00$55.00 Standby registrationStandby registration $76.00$76.00 Additional fee for WritingAdditional fee for Writing $15.50$15.50
Registration Materials are available at all high school Registration Materials are available at all high school
Guidance Offices.Guidance Offices.
Benefits of Online Benefits of Online RegistrationRegistration
Choose the test date and test center immediatelyChoose the test date and test center immediately Get immediate registration confirmationGet immediate registration confirmation 24-hour access to registration 24-hour access to registration Print admission ticket immediatelyPrint admission ticket immediately Use same account to register for additional test Use same account to register for additional test
datesdates Fee waiver registration is available onlineFee waiver registration is available online Approved accommodation request also onlineApproved accommodation request also online Online account allows more timely access to score Online account allows more timely access to score
reportreport
Preparation for the SATPreparation for the SAT
Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of schoolReading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Rigorous Academic CoursesRigorous Academic Courses PSAT/NMSQT (review of the Score Report & My College QuickStart)PSAT/NMSQT (review of the Score Report & My College QuickStart) SAT Practice Booklet & Practice Test (full-length practice test)SAT Practice Booklet & Practice Test (full-length practice test) CFNC.org (test prep module)CFNC.org (test prep module) College Board Web Site (College Board Web Site (sat.collegeboard.org/practicesat.collegeboard.org/practice))
SAT Question of the DaySAT Question of the Day General Test Taking ApproachesGeneral Test Taking Approaches Test Item Practice (each area)Test Item Practice (each area) Official SAT Practice Test (free)Official SAT Practice Test (free) Official SAT Online Course ($69.95)Official SAT Online Course ($69.95) Official SAT Study Guide ($21.99)Official SAT Study Guide ($21.99)
SAT Test Prep ProgramsSAT Test Prep Programs WS/FCS SAT Prep semester course (.50 credit)WS/FCS SAT Prep semester course (.50 credit) Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school
counselor)counselor)
SAT Test SitesSAT Test Sites
East Forsyth High SchoolEast Forsyth High School
Mount Tabor High SchoolMount Tabor High School
Parkland High SchoolParkland High School
Quality Education Academy Quality Education Academy (October & June)(October & June)
West Forsyth High School West Forsyth High School (October & March)(October & March)
Preparation for the ACTPreparation for the ACT
Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of schoolReading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Rigorous Academic CoursesRigorous Academic Courses Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test)Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test) CFNC.org (test prep module)CFNC.org (test prep module) Sample Questions and Writing Prompt at Sample Questions and Writing Prompt at www.act.orgwww.act.org ACT Online Prep available at ACT Online Prep available at www.actstudent.org/testprepwww.actstudent.org/testprep
Cost is $19.95Cost is $19.95 The Real ACT Prep Guide at The Real ACT Prep Guide at www.actstudent.org/testprepwww.actstudent.org/testprep
Cost is $19.95Cost is $19.95
ACT Test SitesACT Test Sites
Mount Tabor High SchoolMount Tabor High School
Parkland High SchoolParkland High School
Test Day PreparationTest Day Preparation
Be well-rested.Be well-rested. Eat breakfast.Eat breakfast. Bring acceptable photo ID and admission ticket.Bring acceptable photo ID and admission ticket. Bring several #2 pencils with good erasers.Bring several #2 pencils with good erasers. Bring an acceptable calculator with fresh batteries.Bring an acceptable calculator with fresh batteries. Bring healthy snacks.Bring healthy snacks. Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am.Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am. Know the directions about guessing.Know the directions about guessing. Believe that you will do your best.Believe that you will do your best.
Scoring the SATScoring the SAT
Students receive a separate score on each Students receive a separate score on each section of the SAT (200-800)section of the SAT (200-800) For example:For example: ScoreScore Nat’l %Nat’l % State%State%
Critical ReadingCritical Reading 690690 9494 9696
MathematicsMathematics 540540 5656 5858
WritingWriting 530530 6262 6767 Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice 5252 EssayEssay 0808
Scoring the ACTScoring the ACT
Students receive a score for each part of the test Students receive a score for each part of the test and a Composite Scoreand a Composite Score
For example:For example: ScoreScore Nat’l %ileNat’l %ile State %ile State %ile
EnglishEnglish 2525 8080 8383 MathematicsMathematics 2121 5858 5858 ReadingReading 2626 7878 7979 ScienceScience 2222 6565 6969 English/WriitngEnglish/Wriitng 2626 8282 ----
Writing(2-12)Writing(2-12) 1010 COMPOSITECOMPOSITE 2424 7575 7777
Score ReportsScore Reports
Mailed to Student’s Home AddressMailed to Student’s Home Address Available online Available online Mailed to Student’s High SchoolMailed to Student’s High School Sent Electronically to Sent Electronically to
Colleges/UniversitiesColleges/Universities Select up to 4 (SAT) or 6 (ACT) schools for regular Select up to 4 (SAT) or 6 (ACT) schools for regular
feefee Additional cost for each school beyond 4 or 6Additional cost for each school beyond 4 or 6 Most colleges/universities require that scores are Most colleges/universities require that scores are
received directly from the College Board or ACTreceived directly from the College Board or ACT
How Do Colleges/Universities How Do Colleges/Universities Use SAT/ACT ScoresUse SAT/ACT Scores
Admissions DecisionsAdmissions Decisions Scholarship DecisionsScholarship Decisions Course PlacementCourse Placement Program PlacementProgram Placement Course ExemptionCourse Exemption
Comparison of Comparison of Colleges/UniversitiesColleges/Universities
Middle 50%Middle 50%CRCR MM WW
Appalachian StateAppalachian State 510-630510-630 530-610530-610 490-590490-590
Winston-Salem StateWinston-Salem State 400-480400-480 410-490410-490 380-460380-460
UNC-Chapel HillUNC-Chapel Hill 590-670590-670 610-710610-710 590-690590-690
UNC-GreensboroUNC-Greensboro 460-560460-560 460-560460-560 440-550440-550
North Carolina CentralNorth Carolina Central 380-460380-460 390-470390-470 370-450370-450
Wake ForestWake Forest 600-690600-690 620-710620-710 --
Johnson C. SmithJohnson C. Smith390-470390-470 400-480400-480 --
Comparison of Comparison of Colleges/Universities Middle 50%Colleges/Universities Middle 50%
Composite RangeComposite Range
Appalachian StateAppalachian State 22-2622-26
Winston-Salem StateWinston-Salem State 16-1916-19
UNC-Chapel HillUNC-Chapel Hill 27-3127-31
UNC-GreensboroUNC-Greensboro
North Carolina CentralNorth Carolina Central 15-1815-18
Duke UniversityDuke University 29-3429-34
Johnson C. SmithJohnson C. Smith 16-1916-19
You Should Also Know…You Should Also Know…
Fee Waivers are available to students Fee Waivers are available to students who qualify (see your school who qualify (see your school counselor)counselor) Two for SAT Reasoning and two for SAT Subject TestsTwo for SAT Reasoning and two for SAT Subject Tests Two for the ACTTwo for the ACT
Students with disabilities may Students with disabilities may request accommodationsrequest accommodations Student, Parent, and School Official complete the SSD Student, Parent, and School Official complete the SSD
FormForm
College Planning during College Planning during Junior YearJunior Year
Take rigorous courses and earn good gradesTake rigorous courses and earn good grades Register for and take the SAT and/or ACTRegister for and take the SAT and/or ACT Search web sites for college/university informationSearch web sites for college/university information Visit colleges/universities (breaks from school and summer)Visit colleges/universities (breaks from school and summer) Involve yourself in school activitiesInvolve yourself in school activities Involve yourself in community service activitiesInvolve yourself in community service activities Seek opportunities to be a leaderSeek opportunities to be a leader Seek enrichment opportunities now and during the summerSeek enrichment opportunities now and during the summer Learn about financial aid possibilitiesLearn about financial aid possibilities
Free application for federal student aid (fafsa.ed.gov)Free application for federal student aid (fafsa.ed.gov) www.studentaid.ed.govwww.studentaid.ed.gov www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com