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

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

3. 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

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

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

7. Great App

8. RESOURCES AND WEBSITES:
nextstepu.com/TestPrep
Kaplan (800) KAP-TEST
Jefferson Hills Library (412)
Huntington Learning Center (412)
Community College of Allegheny County (412)

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

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

11. 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.

12. See this again on the guidance website!!!
Before registering…
If you receive special education services and/or free or reduced lunch, please see your guidance counselor.