1. College Entrance Exams & Online Resources

2. Purpose To give a starting point for SAT/ACT To preview online college search resources

3. Writing Prompt In a culture obsessed with superficial appearances, our leaders should be those who can see beyond the surface. Judging a book by its cover is the job of the consumer, but reading the book -pondering its contents and perhaps seeking to write new chapters-is the job of a leader Assignment: How important is it to look beyond superficial appearances? Write an essay and discuss your point of view on this issue. Support your position logically with examples from literature, the arts, history, politics, science and technology, current events or your experience of observations.

4. Junior Year - Fall PSAT - in October, at Shorecrest

5. Junior Year - Spring SAT Reasoning Test - 3 hours, 45 minutes: Reading, Math, Writing ACT - 3 hours, 25 minutes: English, Math, Reading, Science. Writing optional but recommended Fee waivers available from counselors

6. Senior Year Fall Re-take SAT or ACT if necessary Register in summer

7. SAT II Subject Tests UC Schools require subject tests More selective the school, more likely required Refer to individual college websites English Lit, Math, Science, US History, World Language

8. College Board www.collegeboard.com Question of the Day Register for SAT Matchmaker

9. ACT www.actstudent.org Question of the Day Register for ACT Career/Major Information