1. Presented by Chelsea Beard
College Testing 101
Presented by Chelsea Beard

2. Why do we need to test?
To help determine assured admissions
Check for college readiness
Potential scholarship opportunities

3. SAT VS ACT SAT ACT Test Structure Reading Writing & Language Math
Essay (Optional)
English
Science Reasoning
Length
3 hours (without essay)
3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)
2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay)
3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay)
Scoring
Scored on a scale of per section
Scored on a scale of 1–36

4. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test Administered by the College Board
Website:
3 major sections
Questions are more reasoning and problem-solving skills
Has subject tests (check with the school you want to attend)

5. ACT American College Test Administered by the ACT
Website:
4 major sections
Questions more knowledge-based

6. Testing Dates for the 2017-2018 school year
ACT Test Date
ACT Registration Deadline
ACT Scores Available
September 9, 2017
Aug. 4, 2017
Sept. 19, 2017
October 28, 2017
Sept. 22, 2017
Nov. 14, 2017
December 9, 2017
Nov. 3, 2017
Dec. 19, 2017
February 10, 2018
Jan. 12, 2018
Feb. 21, 2018
April 14, 2018
Mar. 9, 2018
Apr. 24, 2018
June 9, 2018
May 4, 2018
Jun. 19, 2018
July 14, 2018
Jun. 15, 2018
Jul. 24, 2018
SAT Test Date
SAT Registration Deadline
SAT Scores Available
August 26, 2017
Jul. 28, 2017
Sept. 15, 2017
October 7, 2017
Sept. 8, 2017
Oct. 20, 2017
November 4, 2017
Oct. 5, 2017
Nov. 17, 2017
December 2, 2017
Nov. 2, 2017
Dec. 15, 2017
March 10, 2018
Feb. 9, 2018
Mar. 23, 2018
May 5, 2018
Apr. 6, 2018
May 18, 2018
June 2, 2018
May 3, 2018
Jul. 11, 2018

7. Which one should I take?
Try taking both the SAT and ACT
Each student learns and retains knowledge differently
Re-take test with higher score if needed

8. Cost of the SAT and ACT Fee Type What is this? SAT Cost ACT Cost
Registration Fee
The normal fee for each administration of the test
$60 ($46 without essay)
$62.50 ($46 without essay)
Late Fee
Charged if you register after the regular deadline but before the final late deadline
$29
$29.50
Change Fee
Charged if you change the test center, test date, or test type
$25
Fee waivers for the SAT and ACT should be available for students on free or reduced lunch, please see your college counselor for more information

9. Sending scores SAT ACT Free Score Report
4 free reports when you register for the test
Cost per school
$12 per score report sent
Rush Reporting
$31 per report sent
$16.50 per score report sent

10. Should I re-test? Can I super-score?
Retesting
Improve your scores, change your admissions and scholarship eligibility
Super-Score
Not all institutions super-score
Institutions will take the best of your individual section scores to create your super-score

11. Test Prep - Where can I find FREE resources to study for the SAT and ACT ?
KhanAcedemy-
Kaplan Test Prep-
The Princeton Review- test#!practice
4Tests-
College Board and ACT website
Check out phone apps
Khan Academy
Magoosh ACT Flashcards
Daily Practice for the New SAT from the College Board
The Grading Game
Math Brain Booster

12. TSI – Texas Success Initiative
College readiness assessment used by all public institutions in Texas
Used by community colleges and universities to determine if college prep classes are needed
Does not replace the SAT or ACT
Will not affect admission decisions

13. TSI Structure and Where to Test
The TSI has 3 sections: reading, writing, and math
There is no time limit
Sections can be taken separately
Where to Test
Community college
University
In your school
* if you are a dual credit student you have already taken the TSI

14. Now you are prepared to take on testing!