1. Important Factor in *Competitive* College Admissions
Remember – Many different options exist and there is no “one-size-fits-all” requirement for admission.
Grades
GPA
Trend of grades
Rigor of schedule
Stays the same or increases
Standardized Testing (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject)
Varies in importance at each college
Test optional

2. SAT and ACT
Two different companies supply tests (All colleges accept either or both)
Generally test the same types of content, but the format is different (Reading, English, Writing, Math, Science Reasoning and Optional Essay)
Arithmetic, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Analysis (SAT)
Some students do better on one or the other
How do you know which is better for you?
Take PSAT (practice exam) in October 2018 at East
Utilize E-Prep (free online tutorial through CBSD)
Take practice tests online – collegeboard.org (SAT) and act.org
Princeton Review Free Practice Tests
Kaplan Free Practice Tests

3. Testing Timeline
The decision about when to take SAT and/or ACT is individual, but generally we recommend:
Completing Algebra 2 and Geometry prior to testing
Students typically score better if they wait until winter of 11th grade due to improving academic skills through course work
We recommend taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) in October (only given once per year) as a no-stress practice to try out the test
Typically students take the SAT and/or ACT two – three times, as strategy to improve with focused practice in between
Be mindful of competitive college admissions that require SAT Subject tests and plan for them in the timeline. See:

4. The 2018-19 Testing Timeline Most juniors test during spring
Be mindful of finishing courses prior to testing
Most juniors test during spring AP
Exams
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5. Practice Resources https://www.kaptest.com/sat/free/events
Utilize E-Prep Login Example: Password- cbeast2017
Take practice tests online – collegeboard.org (SAT) and act.org