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2. Agenda Get to know the ACT Learn strategies for success Prep smarter, not harder

3. But First—Let’s Say Hello! Grade? Taken the ACT? Math vs. Reading? Dream school? Tina

4. Let’s Get to Know the ACT

5. Top Factors in College Admissions Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Dual-enrollment courses Source: National Association of College Admissions Counseling, “2010 State of College Admission” 1a) Grades in College Prep Courses

6. Rigor Relevance Quantity Source: National Association of College Admissions Counseling, “2010 State of College Admission” Top Factors in College Admissions 1b) Strength of Curriculum

7. SAT ACT AP & Subject Tests Source: National Association of College Admissions Counseling, “2010 State of College Admission” Top Factors in College Admissions 2) Admissions Test Scores

8. Overall Don’t fall behind Don’t lose focus Source: National Association of College Admissions Counseling, “2010 State of College Admission” Top Factors in College Admissions 3) High School GPA

9. FORMAT/ TIME English 1 SectionMultiple Choice 1–36 22.1 The ACT at-a-Glance Math1 SectionMultiple Choice1–3622.5 Reading 1 SectionMultiple Choice1–3623.0 Science 1 SectionMultiple Choice1–3622.1 Writing1 Section Essay (Optional) 1 – 36 2 – 127.1 4–5 Sections 2 hrs, 55 minutes 3 hrs, 25 minutes Multiple Choice Essay 1–36 22.6 Total:

10. Correct Answer: +1 point Omitted Question: 0 points Incorrect Answer: 0 points Understanding ACT Scoring The ACT at-a-Glance Test Day Tip: Answer every question. If you don’t know the answer, guess! Test Day Tip: Answer every question. If you don’t know the answer, guess!

11. Reading your Score Report 1.Overall Results 2.Section Breakdown

12. The ACT Writing Test Unraveled About the ACT Writing Test 40-minute essay Optional, but highly recommended Scored on a 0–6 scale by two graders on 4 categories: Ideas and Analysis, Development and Support, Organization, and Language Use and Conventions.. Grades are then added to get a total score out of 36

13. The ACT Writing Test Unraveled About the ACT Writing Test Students are given three perspectives on an issue and asked to : “evaluate and analyze” the three perspectives, “state and develop” their own perspective, and “explain the relationship” between their perspective and the given perspectives.

14. The ACT Essay Unraveled DO: Answer the assignment question Use detailed and relevant examples Construct a strong thesis Organize the essay well Use smooth transitions Use vivid imagery Proofread! (Spelling, grammar, and punctuation) Be clear, coherent, and concise To get that high score you deserve…

15.  Lose your central argument  Use flowery and artificial language  Use clichés To get that high score you deserve… DON’T: The ACT Essay Unraveled  Repeat yourself  Use slang or abbreviations

16. Test Score Comparison ACT Composite Score School Type 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 ACT Composite Score School Type 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 HARVARDTOWSON UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK JOHNS HOPKINS

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18. Kaplan Backsolving Method Backsolving Try out the answer choices to find the right one. Start with (C) unless the problem asks for the smallest or largest value. When do you Backsolve? When you’re asked for a value When the answer choices are simple numbers

19. Of the participants at a certain conference, 1/3 are veterinarians; 1/2 are zoologists; and the remaining 12 are trainers. Each participant specializes in only one field. What is the total number of participants at the conference. A.36 B.48 C.60 D.72 E.76 Veterinarians  1/3 (60) = 20 Zoologists  1/2 (60) = 30 + Trainers  12 62 Ratios

20. Of the participants at a certain conference, 1/3 are veterinarians; 1/2 are zoologists; and the remaining 12 are trainers. Each participant specializes in only one field. What is the total number of participants at the conference. A.36 B.48 C.60 D.72 E.76 Veterinarians  1/3 (72) = 24 Zoologists  1/2 (72) = 36 + Trainers  12 72 Ratios

21. The Kaplan Method for Math 1.What is the question? 2.What information are you given? 3.What can you do with this information? 4.Are you done yet?

22. Logic 64 teams compete in a tournament. Two teams play in each game, and teams that lose are immediately eliminated from the tournament. What is the minimum number of games that must be played in order to have only one undefeated team? 32 vs. 32 = 32 Games 16 vs. 16 = 16 Games 8 vs. 8 = 8 Games 4 vs. 4 = 4 Games 2 vs. 2 = 2 Games 1 vs. 1 = 1 Game = 63 Games

23. Logic 64 teams compete in a tournament. Two teams play in each game, and teams that lose are immediately eliminated from the tournament. What is the minimum number of games that must be played in order to have only one undefeated team? Use your critical-thinking skills! # of winners = 1 # of losers = 63 63 games had to be played

24. Writing: Relative Pronouns To _______ is the letter addressed? The letter is addressed to him. whom Objective Pronoun = her, him, them, or us Subjective Pronoun = she, he, they, or we WHOM WHO

25. Writing: Relative Pronouns I went to the library with Anthony, _____ is also in my math class. who The boy to _______ we were speaking had bright green hair. whom ____ is in my math class. I was speaking to _____.him He

26. College Prep Timeline

27. PSAT in October Take AP and SAT Subject Tests after completing courses Summer prep for PSAT College Prep Timeline Freshman YearSophomore Year Extracurricular activities Prep for AP/Honors

28. PSAT in October for National Merit Focus on academics—this is the critical year! Research admissions requirements for chosen schools Prepare for SAT and/or ACT Take required SAT Subject Tests College Prep Timeline Junior YearSenior Year Take SAT and/or ACT for the last time Take required SAT Subject Tests Request letters of recommendation Fill out FAFSA and research scholarships Visit schools

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