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TESTING SAT, SAT II, ACT, ASVAB

What is the SAT? The SAT is a college admissions test given by the College Board Required by four-year universities; most will allow you to take either the SAT or ACT Reasoning test – tests your ability to think and problem-solve Tests your knowledge of reading, writing, and math Register online at Paper copies available in the career center in the library

What is the ACT? The ACT is a college admissions test Required by four-year universities; most will allow you to take either the SAT or ACT Tests your knowledge of reading, writing, math, and science Register online at Paper copies available in the career center in the library

Benefits of SAT/ACT Could help you qualify for a college scholarship Helps you figure out what colleges to consider Gives you experience taking a timed test

SAT vs. ACT

SAT/ACT FACTS Students on free/reduced lunch can take both tests for free; ask your counselor for a fee waiver Most universities will accept either test Take both tests if you can; you might do better on one than the other Community colleges do not require the SAT or ACT; they require the COMPASS or THEA only

What is the SAT II? The SAT II is a subject-specific test This test is taken after the SAT reasoning test The SAT II is required by some universities for specific majors Available tests are: Literature U.S. History World History Math Level 1 Math Level 2 Biology/EM Chemistry Physics French French with Listening German German with Listening Spanish Spanish with Listening Modern Hebrew Italian Latin Chinese with Listening Japanese

SAT I (Reasoning), SAT II (Subject)

ACT

What is the ASVAB? The ASVAB is a free aptitude test. It also has an extensive career-exploration component It is given once per year, in November, at CCHS. Results are received within about 2 weeks and are interpreted with students by an education specialist Aptitude scores are matched with career interests to provide students with hundreds of career suggestions See your counselor to sign up

Benefits of the ASVAB Helps you figure out what careers to consider Gives you experience taking an aptitude test – tells you in what areas you may excel You can enter your scores online at the ASVAB website to get a list of occupations and career details Website is

THE EIGHT ASVAB TEST AREAS: General Science Arithmetic Reasoning Word Knowledge Paragraph Comprehension Mathematics Knowledge Electronics Information Auto and Shop Information Mechanical Comprehension

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