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SAT/ACT Information SAT/ACT Information December, 2011 December, 2011 Mount Tabor High School Mount Tabor High School SAT/ACT Overview SAT/ACT Overview SAT/ACT Registration SAT/ACT Registration SAT/ACT Preparation SAT/ACT Preparation SAT/ACT Score Reporting SAT/ACT Score Reporting

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SAT/ACT Information SAT/ACT Information December, 2011December, 2011

Mount Tabor High SchoolMount Tabor High School

SAT/ACT OverviewSAT/ACT OverviewSAT/ACT RegistrationSAT/ACT RegistrationSAT/ACT PreparationSAT/ACT Preparation

SAT/ACT Score ReportingSAT/ACT Score Reporting

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College Entrance ExamsCollege Entrance Exams

SATSAT www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org ACTACT www.act.orgwww.act.org Community College Placement TestingCommunity College Placement Testing

ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCCACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC

Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACTMost colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACTMost colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT Students may choose to take both the SAT and the ACTStudents may choose to take both the SAT and the ACT Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without

SAT/ACTSAT/ACT

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What Information do Colleges Use in Making What Information do Colleges Use in Making Admissions Decisions?Admissions Decisions?

GradesGrades Course RigorCourse Rigor Class RankClass Rank Grade Point Grade Point

AverageAverage ActivitiesActivities InterestsInterests

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments TalentsTalents RecommendationsRecommendations Community ServiceCommunity Service Career PlansCareer Plans Test ScoresTest Scores

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Why Do Most Colleges Require Why Do Most Colleges Require the SAT or ACT ?the SAT or ACT ?

Measures critical thinking skills necessary for college successMeasures critical thinking skills necessary for college success

Measures current levels of educational developmentMeasures current levels of educational development

Compares applicants on a standardized measureCompares applicants on a standardized measure

Predicts academic success in college or a particular major Predicts academic success in college or a particular major (along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses)(along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses)

Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course levelslevels

Identification for scholarship opportunitiesIdentification for scholarship opportunities

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SATSAT

Measures academic skills in three basic academic Measures academic skills in three basic academic areas important for college successareas important for college success Critical ReadingCritical Reading MathMath WritingWriting

Total Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutesTotal Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Arrive before 8 am at test siteArrive before 8 am at test site Three short breaksThree short breaks

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CRITICAL READINGCRITICAL READING

Question TypesQuestion Types Passage-Based ReadingPassage-Based Reading48 Questions48 Questions Sentence CompletionsSentence Completions 19 Questions19 Questions

Three Sections – Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minutetwo 25-minute, one 20-minute

ScoreScore 200-800200-800

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MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS

Question TypesQuestion Types Standard Multiple ChoiceStandard Multiple Choice 44 Questions44 Questions Student-Produced ResponsesStudent-Produced Responses 10 Questions10 Questions

Math ConceptsMath Concepts Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Integrated Math 1, 2, 3Integrated Math 1, 2, 3

Three Sections – Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minutetwo 25-minute, one 20-minute

ScoreScore 200-800200-800

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WRITINGWRITING

Question TypesQuestion Types EssayEssay 25 minutes25 minutes Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice one 25-minute, one 10-one 25-minute, one 10-

minuteminute

The essay, which is always the first question on The essay, which is always the first question on the SAT, measures a student’s skill in the SAT, measures a student’s skill in developing and expressing a point of view on developing and expressing a point of view on an issue.an issue.

ScoreScore 200-800200-800 Essay SubscoreEssay Subscore 2-122-12 Multiple Choice SubscoreMultiple Choice Subscore 20-8020-80

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Guessing on the SATGuessing on the SAT

Points are deducted for wrong answers Points are deducted for wrong answers on multiple choice itemson multiple choice items

Random Guessing is not Random Guessing is not recommendedrecommended

Eliminating wrong answer choices is a Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good test-taking strategygood test-taking strategy

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ACTACT

English Test-45 minutesEnglish Test-45 minutes 1-361-36 Reading Test-35 minutesReading Test-35 minutes 1-361-36 Mathematics Test-60 minutesMathematics Test-60 minutes 1-361-36 Science Test-35 minutesScience Test-35 minutes 1-361-36 Writing Test-30 minutesWriting Test-30 minutes 1-361-36

Essay Subscore 2-12Essay Subscore 2-12

CompositeComposite 1-361-36 Average of 4 test scores-does not include writingAverage of 4 test scores-does not include writing

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English TestEnglish Test

One 75-question, 45 minute testOne 75-question, 45 minute test

Measures understanding of conventions of standard written Measures understanding of conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills)and rhetorical skills)

Five essays or passages with multiple choice questionsFive essays or passages with multiple choice questions

Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18)Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18) Usage/Mechanics SubscoreUsage/Mechanics Subscore Rhetorical Skills SubscoreRhetorical Skills Subscore

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Mathematics TestMathematics Test

One 60-question, 60 minute testOne 60-question, 60 minute test

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (IM 1-3)Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (IM 1-3)

Calculator use is allowed and recommendedCalculator use is allowed and recommended

Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22)Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22) Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra SubscorePre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Subscore Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry

SubscoreSubscore Geometry/Trigonometry SubscoreGeometry/Trigonometry Subscore

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Reading TestReading Test

One 40-question, 35 minute testOne 40-question, 35 minute test

Measures reading comprehension skillsMeasures reading comprehension skills

Four prose passages with multiple choice Four prose passages with multiple choice questionsquestions

Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21)Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21) Social Studies/Science SubscoreSocial Studies/Science Subscore Arts/Literature SubscoreArts/Literature Subscore

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Science TestScience Test

One 40-question, 35 minute testOne 40-question, 35 minute test

Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in natural sciencenatural science

Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)

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Writing TestWriting Test

One 30-minute essayOne 30-minute essay Defines an issue with two points of viewDefines an issue with two points of view Write in response to a question about your Write in response to a question about your

position on the issueposition on the issue

Total Score 1-12Total Score 1-12

Optional (decide when your register), but most Optional (decide when your register), but most colleges requirecolleges require

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SAT SUBJECT TESTSSAT SUBJECT TESTS

Designed to measure students’ knowledge in Designed to measure students’ knowledge in particular subject areasparticular subject areas

Some colleges use them for admissions, course Some colleges use them for admissions, course placement, and advising students about course placement, and advising students about course selectionselection Students should review the admissions requirements of Students should review the admissions requirements of

each college/university of interesteach college/university of interest

Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date (except March date)(except March date)

Fee-$22 per registration (additional tests $11 each)Fee-$22 per registration (additional tests $11 each)

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How Do Students Register for How Do Students Register for the SAT Reasoning Testthe SAT Reasoning Test

Online Registration at Online Registration at sat.collegeboard.org/registersat.collegeboard.org/register $49.00$49.00

Mail RegistrationMail Registration $49.00$49.00

Late RegistrationLate Registration $49.00 + $26.00$49.00 + $26.00

Standby RegistrationStandby Registration $49.00 + $49.00 + $43.00$43.00

Registration materials are available at all high school Guidance Registration materials are available at all high school Guidance Offices.Offices.

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How do Students Register for the How do Students Register for the ACT?ACT?

Online registration at Online registration at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

$34.00$34.00 Mail in registrationMail in registration $34.00$34.00 Late registrationLate registration $55.00$55.00 Standby registrationStandby registration $76.00$76.00 Additional fee for WritingAdditional fee for Writing $15.50$15.50

Registration Materials are available at all high school Registration Materials are available at all high school

Guidance Offices.Guidance Offices.

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Benefits of Online Benefits of Online RegistrationRegistration

Choose the test date and test center immediatelyChoose the test date and test center immediately Get immediate registration confirmationGet immediate registration confirmation 24-hour access to registration 24-hour access to registration Print admission ticket immediatelyPrint admission ticket immediately Use same account to register for additional test Use same account to register for additional test

datesdates Fee waiver registration is available onlineFee waiver registration is available online Approved accommodation request also onlineApproved accommodation request also online Online account allows more timely access to score Online account allows more timely access to score

reportreport

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Preparation for the SATPreparation for the SAT

Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of schoolReading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Rigorous Academic CoursesRigorous Academic Courses PSAT/NMSQT (review of the Score Report & My College QuickStart)PSAT/NMSQT (review of the Score Report & My College QuickStart) SAT Practice Booklet & Practice Test (full-length practice test)SAT Practice Booklet & Practice Test (full-length practice test) CFNC.org (test prep module)CFNC.org (test prep module) College Board Web Site (College Board Web Site (sat.collegeboard.org/practicesat.collegeboard.org/practice))

SAT Question of the DaySAT Question of the Day General Test Taking ApproachesGeneral Test Taking Approaches Test Item Practice (each area)Test Item Practice (each area) Official SAT Practice Test (free)Official SAT Practice Test (free) Official SAT Online Course ($69.95)Official SAT Online Course ($69.95) Official SAT Study Guide ($21.99)Official SAT Study Guide ($21.99)

SAT Test Prep ProgramsSAT Test Prep Programs WS/FCS SAT Prep semester course (.50 credit)WS/FCS SAT Prep semester course (.50 credit) Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school

counselor)counselor)

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SAT Test SitesSAT Test Sites

East Forsyth High SchoolEast Forsyth High School

Mount Tabor High SchoolMount Tabor High School

Parkland High SchoolParkland High School

Quality Education Academy Quality Education Academy (October & June)(October & June)

West Forsyth High School West Forsyth High School (October & March)(October & March)

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Preparation for the ACTPreparation for the ACT

Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of schoolReading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Rigorous Academic CoursesRigorous Academic Courses Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test)Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test) CFNC.org (test prep module)CFNC.org (test prep module) Sample Questions and Writing Prompt at Sample Questions and Writing Prompt at www.act.orgwww.act.org ACT Online Prep available at ACT Online Prep available at www.actstudent.org/testprepwww.actstudent.org/testprep

Cost is $19.95Cost is $19.95 The Real ACT Prep Guide at The Real ACT Prep Guide at www.actstudent.org/testprepwww.actstudent.org/testprep

Cost is $19.95Cost is $19.95

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ACT Test SitesACT Test Sites

Mount Tabor High SchoolMount Tabor High School

Parkland High SchoolParkland High School

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Test Day PreparationTest Day Preparation

Be well-rested.Be well-rested. Eat breakfast.Eat breakfast. Bring acceptable photo ID and admission ticket.Bring acceptable photo ID and admission ticket. Bring several #2 pencils with good erasers.Bring several #2 pencils with good erasers. Bring an acceptable calculator with fresh batteries.Bring an acceptable calculator with fresh batteries. Bring healthy snacks.Bring healthy snacks. Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am.Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am. Know the directions about guessing.Know the directions about guessing. Believe that you will do your best.Believe that you will do your best.

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Scoring the SATScoring the SAT

Students receive a separate score on each Students receive a separate score on each section of the SAT (200-800)section of the SAT (200-800) For example:For example: ScoreScore Nat’l %Nat’l % State%State%

Critical ReadingCritical Reading 690690 9494 9696

MathematicsMathematics 540540 5656 5858

WritingWriting 530530 6262 6767 Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice 5252 EssayEssay 0808

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Scoring the ACTScoring the ACT

Students receive a score for each part of the test Students receive a score for each part of the test and a Composite Scoreand a Composite Score

For example:For example: ScoreScore Nat’l %ileNat’l %ile State %ile State %ile

EnglishEnglish 2525 8080 8383 MathematicsMathematics 2121 5858 5858 ReadingReading 2626 7878 7979 ScienceScience 2222 6565 6969 English/WriitngEnglish/Wriitng 2626 8282 ----

Writing(2-12)Writing(2-12) 1010 COMPOSITECOMPOSITE 2424 7575 7777

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Score ReportsScore Reports

Mailed to Student’s Home AddressMailed to Student’s Home Address Available online Available online Mailed to Student’s High SchoolMailed to Student’s High School Sent Electronically to Sent Electronically to

Colleges/UniversitiesColleges/Universities Select up to 4 (SAT) or 6 (ACT) schools for regular Select up to 4 (SAT) or 6 (ACT) schools for regular

feefee Additional cost for each school beyond 4 or 6Additional cost for each school beyond 4 or 6 Most colleges/universities require that scores are Most colleges/universities require that scores are

received directly from the College Board or ACTreceived directly from the College Board or ACT

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How Do Colleges/Universities How Do Colleges/Universities Use SAT/ACT ScoresUse SAT/ACT Scores

Admissions DecisionsAdmissions Decisions Scholarship DecisionsScholarship Decisions Course PlacementCourse Placement Program PlacementProgram Placement Course ExemptionCourse Exemption

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Comparison of Comparison of Colleges/UniversitiesColleges/Universities

Middle 50%Middle 50%CRCR MM WW

Appalachian StateAppalachian State 510-630510-630 530-610530-610 490-590490-590

Winston-Salem StateWinston-Salem State 400-480400-480 410-490410-490 380-460380-460

UNC-Chapel HillUNC-Chapel Hill 590-670590-670 610-710610-710 590-690590-690

UNC-GreensboroUNC-Greensboro 460-560460-560 460-560460-560 440-550440-550

North Carolina CentralNorth Carolina Central 380-460380-460 390-470390-470 370-450370-450

Wake ForestWake Forest 600-690600-690 620-710620-710 --

Johnson C. SmithJohnson C. Smith390-470390-470 400-480400-480 --

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Comparison of Comparison of Colleges/Universities Middle 50%Colleges/Universities Middle 50%

Composite RangeComposite Range

Appalachian StateAppalachian State 22-2622-26

Winston-Salem StateWinston-Salem State 16-1916-19

UNC-Chapel HillUNC-Chapel Hill 27-3127-31

UNC-GreensboroUNC-Greensboro

North Carolina CentralNorth Carolina Central 15-1815-18

Duke UniversityDuke University 29-3429-34

Johnson C. SmithJohnson C. Smith 16-1916-19

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You Should Also Know…You Should Also Know…

Fee Waivers are available to students Fee Waivers are available to students who qualify (see your school who qualify (see your school counselor)counselor) Two for SAT Reasoning and two for SAT Subject TestsTwo for SAT Reasoning and two for SAT Subject Tests Two for the ACTTwo for the ACT

Students with disabilities may Students with disabilities may request accommodationsrequest accommodations Student, Parent, and School Official complete the SSD Student, Parent, and School Official complete the SSD

FormForm

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College Planning during College Planning during Junior YearJunior Year

Take rigorous courses and earn good gradesTake rigorous courses and earn good grades Register for and take the SAT and/or ACTRegister for and take the SAT and/or ACT Search web sites for college/university informationSearch web sites for college/university information Visit colleges/universities (breaks from school and summer)Visit colleges/universities (breaks from school and summer) Involve yourself in school activitiesInvolve yourself in school activities Involve yourself in community service activitiesInvolve yourself in community service activities Seek opportunities to be a leaderSeek opportunities to be a leader Seek enrichment opportunities now and during the summerSeek enrichment opportunities now and during the summer Learn about financial aid possibilitiesLearn about financial aid possibilities

Free application for federal student aid (fafsa.ed.gov)Free application for federal student aid (fafsa.ed.gov) www.studentaid.ed.govwww.studentaid.ed.gov www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com