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Scholastic Aptitude Test A 2 minute overview of information for the South Allegheny High Student *Link Magazine, Fall 2013

What is the SAT test? Reasoning skills and verbal ability Aptitude Test not Achievement test Achievement tests are taken all the time

Aptitude Test Aptitude means the ability to learn Does not test what you learned in school as much as it tries to predict performance in college

Some Facts Emphasizes vocabulary Does not include a science section Breaks up the questions (M, E, M, E)

Best thing to do…PREPARE Take the PSAT in October Master test taking skills by getting the study guide

http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice

Great App

RESOURCES AND WEBSITES: nextstepu.com/TestPrep Kaplan 1 (800) KAP-TEST Jefferson Hills Library (412) 655-7741 Huntington Learning Center (412) 856-5250 Community College of Allegheny County (412)469-1100

SAT Prep @ SA 2014-2015 New overhauled SAT Prep semester class Careers class with include significant amount of practice

Have you seen this? Harvard 1490 Duquesne 1125 Cal U 975 Penn State GA 895

Next Test Deadline: April 4 Test: May 3 Closest Locations: McKeesport Area High School & Thomas Jefferson High School You can seek assistance in signing up in the guidance office or room 219.

See this again on the guidance website!!! http://www.southallegheny.org/webpages/csmith/ Before registering… If you receive special education services and/or free or reduced lunch, please see your guidance counselor.