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Tonight’s Agenda SAT I SAT II Subject Area Tests ACT SAT v ACT PSAT ACT Aspire Colleges/Extras Questions

Timeline 7th,8th and 9th Graders: Can take the PSAT (Accelerated) Fall: Take the PSAT (Scholarships) Spring: Take the ACT and/or SAT 12 Graders: Fall: Retake the ACT and/or SAT

The Road to the SAT/ACT SAT (11-12) PSAT (10-11) READISTEP(8-9) ACT Aspire (Early High School) ACT Aspire(8)

SAT I Typically taken for the first time spring of your Junior year It tells students how well they use skills and knowledge they have attained in and out of the classroom. Including how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. 3 hour and 45 minute exam 10 sections 3 critical reading sections 3 math sections 3 writing sections 1 experimental section Scored range is a 200-800 in three sections Total score is between 600-2400 Between 400-1600 (Only R/M) National average for the SAT is 1500.

SAT I Offered 7 times a year January, March, May, June, October, November, December Students can register at www.collegeboard.org SAT Fee Waivers are available Cost is $52.50 and includes 4 score reports. Test is given on Saturday mornings at selected high schools all over Arizona. ¼ point deducted for each wrong answer.

SAT I The Math Section Score range is between a 200-800. Two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section There’s 5-choice multiple choice questions and student produced responses. It’s on number and operations, algebra and functions, geometry, statistics, probability, and data analysis It includes mathematics topics through a 3rd year college prep course (algebra 2). Students may use a calculator There are formulas at the top of each math section.

SAT I The Critical Reading Section Score range is between 200-800 points. Two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section There is reading comprehension, sentence completion, and paragraph-length critical reading. It includes critical reading and sentence-level reading.

SAT I The Writing Section Score range is between 200-800. 60 minute section There are multiple choice questions (35 min) and student-written essay (25 min).

SAT II Subject Area Tests Subject area tests measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas. Cost is $26.00, add $26 for language and listening add $16 for others. SAT Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas: English Languages Literature Chinese with Listening History French US History French with Listening World History German Mathematics German with Listening Mathematics Level 1 Spanish Mathematics Level 2 Spanish with Listening Science Modern Hebrew Biology E/M Italian Chemistry Latin Physics Japanese with Listening   Korean with Listening

Collegeboard’s list of schools that require SAT Subject Area Tests Click on the website below http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-subject/about/institutions#inst_using_SAT Always double check with the schools website.

ACT Typically taken for the first time spring of your junior year. The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. Scale scores range from 1(low) to 36(high) for each of the four multiple-choice tests and the Composite score. Two scores are reported for the optional Writing Test: a Combined English/Writing score on a scale of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of 2-12. ACT also provides Comments from one of the trained readers who scored each student’s essay. The ACT national average is between a 20 and 21. College Readiness (Eng 18, Math 22, Read 22, Sci 23)

ACT Offered 6 times a year February, April, June, September, October, December Students can register at www.act.org Cost is $38.00 for no writing and $54.50 with writing ACT Fee Waivers are available Tests are given on Saturday mornings at selected high schools in Arizona No point deducted for a wrong answer

ACT The English Section Score range is between 1-36. Test is a 75-question, 45-minute test Covers punctuation, grammar and usage, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and style

ACT The Math Section Score range is between a 1-36 Test is a 60-question, 60-minute test designed to measure the mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken by the end of 11th grade (Algebra 2). Includes trigonometry. Students may use calculators. No formula sheet given.

ACT The Reading Section Score Range is 1-36 Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures your reading comprehension. You’re asked to read four passages and answer questions that show your understanding of what is directly stated. Statements with implied meanings

ACT The Science Section Score range is 1-36 Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures the skills required in the natural sciences: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning , and problem solving. The test assumes students have completed a course in Earth Science and/or physical science and a course in biology.

ACT The Writing Section Two scores are reported for the optional Writing Test: a Combined English/Writing score on a scale of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of 2-12. The Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that measures your writing skills-specifically those writing skills emphasized in high school English classes. Test consists of one writing prompt that will define an issue and describe two points of view on that issue. You are asked to respond to a question about your position on the issue described in the writing prompt.

ACT Every Junior in the Chandler Unified School District will be given the ACT this spring. 4 Free Score Reports ***Writing Section will not be given** April 23?

SAT vs ACT SAT ACT Aptitude Test Achievement Test Given 7 times per year Reading, Math, and Writing ¼ of a point deduction for wrong answer on multiple choice 200-800 per section, for a score of 600-2400 ACT Achievement Test Given 6 times per year English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and optional Writing No penalty for wrong answer 1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score, 2-12 for the Writing Test

SAT VS ACT SAT Math section includes Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Sends 4 free reports to colleges of your choice, each additional report is $12 - 16 Formulas given for math section ACT Math section includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Trigonometry Sends 4 free reports to colleges of your choice, each additional report is $12 - 16 No formulas given for math section

ACT/SAT Comparison Chart ACT Composite Score Estimated SAT CR+M+W SAT CR+M (Score Range) 36 2380-2400 1600 35 2290-2370 1540-1590 34 2220-2280 1490-1530 33 2140-2210 1440-1480 32 2080-2130 1400-1430 31 2020-2070 1360-1390 30 1980-2010 1330-1350 29 1920-1970 1290-1320 28 1860-1910 1250-1280 27 1800-1850 1210-1240 26 1740-1790 1170-1200 25 1680-1730 1130-1160 24 1620-1670 1090-1120 23 1560-1610 1050-1080 22 1510-1550 1020-1040

ACT/SAT Comparison Chart ACT Composite Score Estimated SAT CR+M+W SAT CR+M (Score Range) 21 1450-1500 980-1010 20 1390-1440 940-970 19 1330-1380 900-930 18 1270-1320 860-890 17 1210-1260 820-850 16 1140-1200 770-810 15 1060-1130 720-760 14 990-1050 670-710 13 910-980 620-660 12 820-900 560-610 11 750-810 510-550

SAT vs ACT So how do I know whether my son/daughter will score higher on the ACT or SAT????

PSAT The PSAT is a standardized test that provides first hand practice for the SAT. Also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Only available to high school juniors AP Potential for high school AP courses Is given on Wednesday, October 15th or Saturday, October 18th of this year depending on the high school. Basha High School is giving the test on October 18 th. Cost is $20. Students can sign-up and pay in the school bookstore. **First come first serve**

PSAT The PSAT/NMSQT measures Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills Scholarships National Merit Scholarship National Hispanic Recognition Program National Achievement Scholarship Program

PSAT Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive a free, personalized college and career planning kit. This allows students to: Access your enhanced online score report Prepare for the SAT with a customized study plan, based on PSAT results View a starter list of colleges determined by your home state and indicated choice of major Connect to detailed profiles of colleges, majors, and careers

ACT Aspire http://www.discoveractaspire.org/assessments.html

Can’t Take the PSAT or Practice ACT Princeton Review will be coming on the Basha campus this spring to give a practice SAT and ACT ACT, January 27th from 3 – 7pm in the Auditorium. SAT, February 24th from 3 – 7pm in the Auditorium. Sign ups will start after Christmas Break on the Princeton Review website.

SAT vs ACT How do I know whether my son/daughter will score higher on the SAT or ACT? Have your son/daughter take the PSAT and ACT practice test. They will give you a predictor of what they will score. Then you can compare.

Additional Info Redesigned SAT Schools with highest SAT scores https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign Schools with highest SAT scores http://www.businessinsider.com/colleges-with-the-highest-sat-scores-2014-8

Colleges The following schools are looking for ACT/SAT scores around this mark. ASU/NAU- 22 ACT and 1040 SAT (CR/M) BYU- ACT Score in the high 20’s, SAT 1170 – 1380 R/M to be competitive for admission Florida State- ACT Score 24 – 29, and SAT 1680 – 1929 R/M/W to be competitive for admission. USC – ACT score in the high 20’s, SAT 1910 – 2220 to be competitive for admission All other schools please visit their website!!

Extras How to study?? Free practice tests in career center. Use your PSAT or ACT practice test. Try the SAT and/or ACT Question of the Day! Buy a SAT/ACT practice book at a local bookstore. Take a free practice exam. Take an SAT/ACT prep class.

Websites College Information CSO College Center: www.CSOcollegecenter.org The College Board: www.collegeboard.com Peterson’s: www.petersons.com The Common App: www.commonapp.org Hobson’s Collegeview: www.collegeview.com Colleges That Change Lives: www.ctcl.org

Websites Testing ACT: www.act.org ACT Fee Waiver Instructions: www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/feewaiver.html SAT: The College Board: www.collegeboard.com SAT Fee Waiver Instructions: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/feewaivers.html Preliminary SAT(PSAT): www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/html Free Test Prep from Number2.com: www.number2.com The Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com Kaplan’s Test Prep: www.kaptest.com Zapps/Rmass: www.rmass.com

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