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SCT Junior Assembly. Mr. Zappala. ACT English Math Reading Science Writing (optional). SAT I Reasoning Critical Reading Math Writing-essay SAT II (Subject tests) English History Math (level 1 & 2) Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)-Molecular/Ecological - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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SCT Junior Assembly
Mr. Zappala
ACT vs. SAT
ACT– English– Math– Reading– Science– Writing (optional)
SAT I– Reasoning– Critical Reading– Math– Writing-essay
SAT II (Subject tests)– English– History– Math (level 1 & 2)– Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)-
Molecular/Ecological– Languages (at least 2 years of study– Math level 1 (3 yrs. of math)– Math level 2 (3 yrs plus trigonometry and/or
pre-calculus)
ACT vs. SAT – Benchmark Scores
ACT– English 18– Math 22– Reading 21– Science24
SAT II– Score range for each
test: 200-800– Average score: 500
each or 1500 total
ACT vs. SAT
ACT– On-line prep option– www.actstudent.org
SAT– On-line prep– Subject tests: ask teacher– www.collegeboard.com/quickstart– www.collegboard.com/subjecttests– www.collegeboard.com/register
Test Day Reminders
Materials Picture ID Supplies Things to avoid Testing hints Cancellation of scores-Ask test center
supervisor for SAT request to cancel scores.
Score Report
Online score report-www.collegeboard.com/mysat-shows scores from all previous administrations. Review performance by section. Receive career/major search based on performance.
QAS-Record of questions from specific test administrations, level of difficulty and correct answers
SAS-Reports difficulty of each question and if it was answered corectly
Student score report-2-3 weeks online On-line/phone-fee Send scores to 4 institutions (initially) Score Choice/scorelist
ACT Test Date
Waivers Registration Test Date Nov.4 Dec.10
SAT Test Dates (www.collegeboard.com)
WaiverRegistration Test DateNov. 8 Dec. 3Dec. 30 Jan. 28th
Feb. 10 March 10April 6 May 5th
May 8th June 2nd
SAT Prep
Private Format/content-Acceptable educational
practices and standards CollegeBoard.com/practice www.collegeboard.com/skillsinsight
College Application Timelines
California State University (CSU)– October 1 – November 30– Apply on-line @ www.csumentor.com
University of California (UC)
- November 1-30
- Apply on line @ www.universityofcalifornia.com
EAP Program
Math-Conducted at STAR administration English-Conducted at STAR administration More EAP info.-www.calstate.edu/eap Not college English ready? www.csuenglishsuccess.org Mdtp.ucsd.edu-Test to determine readiness for
college math Exempt Conditionally Exempt
College field trips
To be determined Visit colleges during Junior year and during
Summer before senior year
Scholarships
CSS/Financial Aid Profile SAT Student Search Service-At time of SAT registration Questionaire-Send academic info. activities/plans Private/public Resources – Colleges & Universities Counseling Assistance websites
Financial Aid
FAFSA-fsapubs.org/www.fafsa.ed.gov Cal Grants Pell Grants Bog Waiver University generated Cash for college workshops
College Search
www.collegeboard.com/mysat
-Determine colleges/majors/careers based on scores
-www.aiccu.edu-independent college search
www.collegeboard.com– When to begin– How to begin– Timeline– Financial Aid
Seven Excuses to NOT go to College
Nobody in my family has gone to college I’ve been in school 12 years. That’s enough!
I just want a good job I can’t afford college I don’t know how to apply or where to go I don’t know what I want to study I won’t fit in College is too hard for me
Community Service
When to begin Documenting # of hours Where to do your hours Level of importance
Fast track @ Mesa
Qualifications Times Classes Credit
Graduation Requirements
Credit checks Required classes Electives Small school requirements Night school Summer school Behavioral requirements
College Fair
Cal Soap Oct. 26th 6:00 pm-Scottish Rite Center National college fair National Hispanic college fair
PSAT/NMSQT
Importance www.collegeboard.com/psat CollegeBoard.com/quickstart