College Admissions Testing Julia Browne Senior Manager of Outreach 1

Agenda Overview of ACT-SAT StartUp Exam True or False: Dispelling the SAT & ACT Myths Testing Timeline: Now What? 2

ACT-SAT StartUp Exam 3 This exam is designed to give your 9 th graders a taste for the official ACT and SAT exams; NOT be a call for action or scare tactic to have them register for official exams or test prep!

Your Score Report 4

SAT Math – Example Question 5 Use Process of Elimination  n=2 Plug in with your number in the answer choices – eliminate what doesn’t work A) ( ) B) 1.13(2)( ) C) 7(2) + ( ) D) (1.13) + 7(2) = = = =  target answer =

ACT Science – Example Question 6 Try to get a feel for the data first: Identify variables Identify trends

SAT Grammar – Example Question 7 Read Carefully! Always read entire sentences, never just the underlined portion Read as much as you need to answer the question

SAT & ACT True or False 8 The SAT and ACT measure your intelligence.

SAT & ACT True or False 9 The SAT and ACT measure your intelligence. FALSE

SAT & ACT True or False 10 If you have a high GPA in school, that means you will automatically do well on the SAT or ACT.

SAT & ACT True or False 11 If you have a high GPA in school, that means you will automatically do well on the SAT or ACT. FALSE

SAT & ACT True or False 12 Even if you don’t have a high GPA in school, you can learn how to increase your scores on the SAT and ACT.

SAT & ACT True or False 13 Even if you don’t have a high GPA in school, you can learn how to increase your scores on the SAT and ACT. TRUE!

SAT & ACT True or False 14 All four-year colleges and universities accept either SAT or ACT without preference. You can take and submit both, but that’s not required.

SAT & ACT True or False 15 All four-year colleges and universities accept either SAT or ACT without preference. You can take and submit both, but that’s not required. TRUE

SAT vs. ACT 16 SAT More Common on the Coasts No Penalty for Wrong Answers Rewards Reasoning and Logic Stops at Algebra II Very Coachable – Rewards Strategy

SAT vs. ACT 17. For detailed explanation on the new SAT, please visit SATACT Sections of the TestMath Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math Science English Reading How is the test scored?Each of the two sections is points, for a total of 1600 points Each section is out of 36 and your total score is an average of the sections Guessing Penalty?No Score ChoiceYes EssayOptional –aka mandatory Bottom Line?Both tests are valid options for the college admissions process!

College Readiness Timeline 18 9 th and 10 th Grades Focus on grades in school and participating in activities Possible SAT Subject Test – if you’re in AP or Honors for that subject matter

College Readiness Timeline 19 Summer after 10 th Grade (into 11 th grade Fall) Great time to start preparing for SAT and/or ACT Continue activities you are passionate about Focus on doing well in the classroom, retake courses if needed

College Readiness Timeline th Grade Take the official SAT or ACT exam Continue doing well in the classroom Begin college exploration process

College Admissions Timeline th Grade Fall: apply to colleges Spring: evaluate your options and decide next steps!

What Can I Do NOW to Stay Test Ready? 22 “Word Of The Day” – sign up at Focus on your academics. Do well in your classes. Read, read, read!

Our Promise 23 All students should have the opportunity to go to their best fit college or grad school. No matter where they start, our mission is to get them there. Your Goals. Our Expertise.