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TACKLING THE SAT AND ACT
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2012 Acceptance RatesSchool 2012- %
Accepted2012- #Applied
2011- %Accepted
2011- #Applied
Harvard 5.9% 34,302 6.2% 34,950
Stanford 6.6% 36,631 7.1% 34,000
Yale 6.8% 28,974 7.35% 27,282
Columbia 7.4% 31,851 6.4% 35,000
Princeton 7.9% 26,664 8.39% 27,189
MIT 8.9% 18,109 9.6% N/A
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Harvard Class of 2016
• SAT Math 700+: 17,000 students• SAT Reading 700+:14,000 students• SAT Writing 700+: 15,000 students• Ranked #1: 3,800 students (2010: 3600)
What is the PSAT?
• A shorter practice SAT• 5 Sections (2 Math, 2 Reading, 1 Writing)• No essay
• 11th grade students are automatically entered to compete for the National Merit Scholarship
• Student Search Service (SSS): colleges and scholarships send application materials to students with high scores
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Frequently Asked Questions• Should I take the SAT or ACT?• What is the difference?• When should I start?• How many times should I take them?
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Components of the SAT & ACT
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SAT Math
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SAT Reading
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SAT Reading
1. Cover up Answers (when practicing)
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SAT Reading
2. Find Clues
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SAT Reading
3. Divide and conquer (easier blank first)4. Make up your own answers5. Eliminate incorrect answers
create
intensity
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SAT Reading
5. Eliminate wrong answers6. Choose the best answer
create
intensity
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SAT
Tip #1: Don’t get bogged down by details.Tip #2: Always look in the passage for answersTip #3: Use line numbers to narrow your search.
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ACT Reading4 passages:
1. Prose Fiction
2. Social Science
3. Humanities
4. Natural Science
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SAT Writing
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SAT Writing
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SAT Writing
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ACT English
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Common Grammatical Errors
1. Subject/Verb Agreement2. Verb Tense3. Pronoun Number4. Pronoun Case5. Misuse of Adjectives and
Adverbs6. Misplaced Modifiers7. Parallel Structure8. Faulty Comparisons9. Errors in Idiom/Diction10. Run-On Sentences
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ACT Science
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ACT Science
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SAT
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ACT Essay (optional)
SAT vs. ACT
SAT ACTTime 200 minutes 175 min (205 min essay)
Length (w/o essay) 170 questions 215 questions
Verbal Focus VocabularyAnalytical reading questions
Grammar and syntaxSimple recall reading questions
Highest Level of Math Algebra II Trigonometry
Essay Required Optional (but should)
Question Types Analytical and criticalthinking
Literal and straightforward
Pace: Tricky: ~61 seconds/question (w/o essay)
Sprint: ~49 seconds/ question (w/o essay)
Guessing -1/4 point for wrong ans. No penalty
Reporting Scores By Individual Test Date By Individual Test Date
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SAT/ACT Study Tips• Reading
• Read 20 pages per day• Keep a personal dictionary• Study word roots and origins
• Math• Make a list of mistakes• Be able to list steps for each question type
• Grammar• Memorize the common grammar and punctuation
mistakes• Essays
• Write in a journal daily• Describe observations, compare/contrast
• Most important part of the application
• 100% under your control
• Your chance to create a connection between you and the admissions officer
• Must make you stand out
College Essays
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Resources
1. College Board: www.collegeboard.org2. The ACT: www.act.org3. The Occupation Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco/4. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/5.http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ School search and
college navigator)6.https://www.collegedata.com (college match / search for
schools)
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• Counseling• Current Information & Expert Guidance• Partnering with students and parents to students achieve
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