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►SAT I SAT I ►SAT II Subject Area TestsSAT II Subject Area Tests►ACTACT►SAT v ACTSAT v ACT►PSAT PSAT ►ACT AspireACT Aspire►Colleges/ExtrasColleges/Extras►QuestionsQuestions

TimelineTimeline

► 77thth,8,8thth and 9 and 9thth Graders: Can take the PSAT Graders: Can take the PSAT (Accelerated)(Accelerated)

► 1010thth Graders: Can take the PSAT Graders: Can take the PSAT ► 11 Graders:11 Graders:

Fall: Take the PSAT (Scholarships) Fall: Take the PSAT (Scholarships) Spring: Take the ACT and/or SAT Spring: Take the ACT and/or SAT

► 12 Graders:12 Graders: Fall: Retake the ACT and/or SATFall: Retake the ACT and/or SAT

The Road to the SAT/ACTThe Road to the SAT/ACT

ACT(11-12)ACT(11-12)

ACT Aspire ACT Aspire (Early High (Early High

School)School)

ACT Aspire(8)ACT Aspire(8)

SAT (11-12)SAT (11-12)

PSAT (10-11) PSAT (10-11)

READISTEP(8-9)READISTEP(8-9)

SAT ISAT I► Typically taken for the first time spring of your Junior yearTypically taken for the first time spring of your Junior year► It tells students how well they use skills and knowledge It tells students how well they use skills and knowledge

they have attained in and out of the classroom. Including they have attained in and out of the classroom. Including how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.verbal abilities.

► 3 hour and 45 minute exam3 hour and 45 minute exam► 10 sections10 sections

3 critical reading sections3 critical reading sections 3 math sections3 math sections 3 writing sections3 writing sections 1 experimental section1 experimental section

► Scored range is a 200-800 in three sectionsScored range is a 200-800 in three sections► Total score is between 600-2400Total score is between 600-2400► Between 400-1600 (Only R/M)Between 400-1600 (Only R/M)► National average for the SAT is 1500.National average for the SAT is 1500.

SAT ISAT I

► Offered 7 times a yearOffered 7 times a year January, March, May, June, October, November, January, March, May, June, October, November,

DecemberDecember

► Students can register at Students can register at www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org

► SAT Fee Waivers are availableSAT Fee Waivers are available► Cost is $52.50 and includes 4 score reports.Cost is $52.50 and includes 4 score reports.► Test is given on Saturday mornings at Test is given on Saturday mornings at

selected high schools all over Arizona.selected high schools all over Arizona.► ¼ point deducted for each wrong answer.¼ point deducted for each wrong answer.

SAT ISAT I

► The Math SectionThe Math Section Score range is between a 200-800. Score range is between a 200-800. Two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section There’s 5-choice multiple choice questions and There’s 5-choice multiple choice questions and

student produced responses.student produced responses. It’s on number and operations, algebra and functions, It’s on number and operations, algebra and functions,

geometry, statistics, probability, and data analysisgeometry, statistics, probability, and data analysis It includes mathematics topics through a 3It includes mathematics topics through a 3rdrd year year

college prep course (algebra 2).college prep course (algebra 2). Students may use a calculatorStudents may use a calculator There are formulas at the top of each math section.There are formulas at the top of each math section.

SAT ISAT I

►The Critical Reading SectionThe Critical Reading Section Score range is between 200-800 points. Score range is between 200-800 points. Two 25-minute sections and one 20-Two 25-minute sections and one 20-

minute sectionminute section There is reading comprehension, sentence There is reading comprehension, sentence

completion, and paragraph-length critical completion, and paragraph-length critical reading.reading.

It includes critical reading and sentence-It includes critical reading and sentence-level reading.level reading.

SAT ISAT I

►The Writing SectionThe Writing Section Score range is between 200-800.Score range is between 200-800. 60 minute section60 minute section There are multiple choice questions (35 There are multiple choice questions (35

min) and student-written essay (25 min).min) and student-written essay (25 min).

SAT II Subject Area TestsSAT II Subject Area Tests► Subject area tests measure your knowledge and skills in Subject area tests measure your knowledge and skills in

particular subject areas. Cost is $26.00, add $26 for particular subject areas. Cost is $26.00, add $26 for language and listening add $16 for others.language and listening add $16 for others.

► SAT Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas:SAT Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas:

EnglishEnglish LanguagesLanguages

LiteratureLiterature Chinese with ListeningChinese with Listening

HistoryHistory FrenchFrench

US HistoryUS History French with ListeningFrench with Listening

World HistoryWorld History GermanGerman

MathematicsMathematics German with ListeningGerman with Listening

Mathematics Level 1Mathematics Level 1 SpanishSpanish

Mathematics Level 2Mathematics Level 2 Spanish with ListeningSpanish with Listening

ScienceScience Modern HebrewModern Hebrew

Biology E/MBiology E/M ItalianItalian

ChemistryChemistry LatinLatin

PhysicsPhysics Japanese with ListeningJapanese with Listening

   Korean with ListeningKorean with Listening

Collegeboard’s list of schools Collegeboard’s list of schools that require SAT Subject Area that require SAT Subject Area

TestsTests►Click on the Click on the

website belowwebsite below► http://http://

professionals.collegeboard.com/professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-subject/about/testing/sat-subject/about/institutions#inst_using_SATinstitutions#inst_using_SAT

►Always double Always double check with the check with the schools website.schools website.

ACTACT

► Typically taken for the first time spring of your junior Typically taken for the first time spring of your junior year.year.

► The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.student has learned in school.

► The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.

► Scale scores range from 1(low) to 36(high) for each of Scale scores range from 1(low) to 36(high) for each of the four multiple-choice tests and the Composite score. the four multiple-choice tests and the Composite score.

► Two scores are reported for the optional Writing Test: a Two scores are reported for the optional Writing Test: a Combined English/Writing score on a scale of 1-36 and a Combined English/Writing score on a scale of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of 2-12. ACT also provides Writing sub-score on a scale of 2-12. ACT also provides Comments from one of the trained readers who scored Comments from one of the trained readers who scored each student’s essay.each student’s essay.

► The ACT national average is between a 20 and 21.The ACT national average is between a 20 and 21.► College Readiness (Eng 18, Math 22, Read 22, Sci 23)College Readiness (Eng 18, Math 22, Read 22, Sci 23)

ACTACT

►Offered 6 times a yearOffered 6 times a year February, April, June, September, October, February, April, June, September, October,

DecemberDecember Students can register at Students can register at www.act.org Cost is $38.00 for no writing and $54.50 with Cost is $38.00 for no writing and $54.50 with

writingwriting ACT Fee Waivers are availableACT Fee Waivers are available Tests are given on Saturday mornings at Tests are given on Saturday mornings at

selected high schools in Arizonaselected high schools in Arizona No point deducted for a wrong answerNo point deducted for a wrong answer

ACTACT

The English SectionThe English Section► Score range is between 1-36.Score range is between 1-36.► Test is a 75-question, 45-minute Test is a 75-question, 45-minute

testtest► Covers punctuation, grammar and Covers punctuation, grammar and

usage, usage, sentence structure, strategy, sentence structure, strategy, organization, and styleorganization, and style

ACTACT

The Math SectionThe Math Section► Score range is between a 1-36Score range is between a 1-36► Test is a 60-question, 60-minute test Test is a 60-question, 60-minute test

designed to measure the designed to measure the mathematical mathematical skills students have skills students have typically acquired in typically acquired in courses taken by courses taken by the end of 11the end of 11thth grade grade (Algebra 2). (Algebra 2). Includes trigonometry.Includes trigonometry.

► Students may use calculators.Students may use calculators.► No formula sheet given.No formula sheet given.

ACTACT

►The Reading SectionThe Reading Section Score Range is 1-36Score Range is 1-36 Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that

measures your reading comprehension.measures your reading comprehension. You’re asked to read four passages and You’re asked to read four passages and

answer questions that show your answer questions that show your understanding of understanding of

what is directly stated.what is directly stated. Statements with implied meaningsStatements with implied meanings

ACTACT

►The Science SectionThe Science Section Score range is 1-36Score range is 1-36 Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that

measures the skills required in the natural measures the skills required in the natural sciences: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, sciences: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning , and problem solving.reasoning , and problem solving.

The test assumes students have completed a The test assumes students have completed a course in Earth Science and/or physical course in Earth Science and/or physical science and a course in biology.science and a course in biology.

ACTACT

► The Writing SectionThe Writing Section► Two scores are reported for the optional Writing Two scores are reported for the optional Writing

Test: a Combined English/Writing score on a scale Test: a Combined English/Writing score on a scale of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of 2-12.of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of 2-12.

► The Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that The Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that measures your writing skills-specifically those measures your writing skills-specifically those writing skills emphasized in high school English writing skills emphasized in high school English classes.classes.

► Test consists of one writing prompt that will define Test consists of one writing prompt that will define an issue and describe two points of view on that an issue and describe two points of view on that issue. You are asked to respond to a question issue. You are asked to respond to a question about your position on the issue described in the about your position on the issue described in the writing prompt.writing prompt.

ACTACT

►Every Junior in the Chandler Unified Every Junior in the Chandler Unified School District will be given the ACT School District will be given the ACT this spring.this spring.

►4 Free Score Reports4 Free Score Reports►***Writing Section will not be given*****Writing Section will not be given**►April 23?April 23?

SAT vs ACTSAT vs ACT

► SATSAT Aptitude TestAptitude Test Given 7 times per yearGiven 7 times per year Reading, Math, and Reading, Math, and

WritingWriting ¼ of a point deduction ¼ of a point deduction

for wrong answer on for wrong answer on multiple choicemultiple choice

200-800 per section, 200-800 per section, for a score of 600-2400for a score of 600-2400

► ACTACT Achievement TestAchievement Test Given 6 times per yearGiven 6 times per year English, Math, Reading, English, Math, Reading,

Science Reasoning, Science Reasoning, and optional Writingand optional Writing

No penalty for wrong No penalty for wrong answeranswer

1-36 for each subject, 1-36 for each subject, averaged for a averaged for a composite score, 2-12 composite score, 2-12 for the Writing Testfor the Writing Test

SAT VS ACTSAT VS ACT

► SATSAT Math section includes Math section includes

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2and Algebra 2

Sends 4 free reports Sends 4 free reports to colleges of your to colleges of your choice, each choice, each additional report is additional report is $12 - 16$12 - 16

Formulas given for Formulas given for math sectionmath section

► ACTACT Math section Math section

includes Algebra I, includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra Geometry, Algebra 2, and Trigonometry2, and Trigonometry

Sends 4 free reports Sends 4 free reports to colleges of your to colleges of your choice, each choice, each additional report is additional report is $12 - 16$12 - 16

No formulas given No formulas given for math sectionfor math section

ACT/SAT Comparison ChartACT/SAT Comparison Chart

ACT Composite Score Estimated SAT CR+M+W SAT CR+M (Score Range)

36 2380-2400 1600

35 2290-2370 1540-1590

34 2220-2280 1490-1530

33 2140-2210 1440-1480

32 2080-2130 1400-1430

31 2020-2070 1360-1390

30 1980-2010 1330-1350

29 1920-1970 1290-1320

28 1860-1910 1250-1280

27 1800-1850 1210-1240

26 1740-1790 1170-1200

25 1680-1730 1130-1160

24 1620-1670 1090-1120

23 1560-1610 1050-1080

22 1510-1550 1020-1040

ACT/SAT Comparison ChartACT/SAT Comparison Chart

ACT Composite Score Estimated SAT CR+M+W SAT CR+M (Score Range)

21 1450-1500 980-1010

20 1390-1440 940-970

19 1330-1380 900-930

18 1270-1320 860-890

17 1210-1260 820-850

16 1140-1200 770-810

15 1060-1130 720-760

14 990-1050 670-710

13 910-980 620-660

12 820-900 560-610

11 750-810 510-550

SAT vs ACTSAT vs ACT

►So how do I know whether my So how do I know whether my son/daughter will score higher on the son/daughter will score higher on the ACT or SAT????ACT or SAT????

PSATPSAT► The PSAT is a standardized test that provides first hand The PSAT is a standardized test that provides first hand

practice for the SAT.practice for the SAT.► Also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship

Corporation scholarship programs and gain access to college Corporation scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Only available to high school and career planning tools. Only available to high school juniorsjuniors

► AP Potential for high school AP coursesAP Potential for high school AP courses► Is given on Wednesday, October 15th or Saturday, October Is given on Wednesday, October 15th or Saturday, October

1818thth of this year depending on the high school. of this year depending on the high school.► Basha High School is giving the test on October 18 Basha High School is giving the test on October 18 thth. Cost is . Cost is

$20. Students can sign-up and pay in the school bookstore. $20. Students can sign-up and pay in the school bookstore. ► **First come first serve****First come first serve**

PSATPSAT

►The PSAT/NMSQT measuresThe PSAT/NMSQT measures Critical reading skillsCritical reading skills Math problem-solving skillsMath problem-solving skills Writing skillsWriting skills

ScholarshipsScholarships

National Merit ScholarshipNational Merit Scholarship

National Hispanic Recognition ProgramNational Hispanic Recognition Program

National Achievement Scholarship National Achievement Scholarship ProgramProgram

PSATPSAT

► Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive a free, personalized college and career a free, personalized college and career planning kit. This allows students to:planning kit. This allows students to: Access your enhanced online score reportAccess your enhanced online score report Prepare for the SAT with a customized study Prepare for the SAT with a customized study

plan, based on PSAT resultsplan, based on PSAT results View a starter list of colleges determined by your View a starter list of colleges determined by your

home state and indicated choice of majorhome state and indicated choice of major Connect to detailed profiles of colleges, majors, Connect to detailed profiles of colleges, majors,

and careersand careers

ACT AspireACT Aspire

►http://www.discoveractaspire.org/http://www.discoveractaspire.org/assessments.htmlassessments.html

Can’t Take the PSAT or Can’t Take the PSAT or Practice ACTPractice ACT

►Princeton Review will be coming on the Princeton Review will be coming on the Basha campus this spring to give a Basha campus this spring to give a practice SAT and ACTpractice SAT and ACT

►ACT, January 27ACT, January 27thth from 3 – 7pm in the from 3 – 7pm in the Auditorium. Auditorium.

►SAT, February 24SAT, February 24thth from 3 – 7pm in the from 3 – 7pm in the Auditorium.Auditorium.

►Sign ups will start after Christmas Break Sign ups will start after Christmas Break on the Princeton Review website.on the Princeton Review website.

SAT vs ACTSAT vs ACT

►How do I know whether my How do I know whether my son/daughter will score higher on the son/daughter will score higher on the SAT or ACT?SAT or ACT?

Have your son/daughter take the PSAT Have your son/daughter take the PSAT and ACT practice test. They will give and ACT practice test. They will give you a predictor of what they will score. you a predictor of what they will score. Then you can compare. Then you can compare.

Additional InfoAdditional Info

►Redesigned SATRedesigned SAT https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-o

pportunity/sat/redesign

►Schools with highest SAT scoresSchools with highest SAT scores http://www.businessinsider.com/colleges-http://www.businessinsider.com/colleges-

with-the-highest-sat-scores-2014-8with-the-highest-sat-scores-2014-8

CollegesColleges

► The following schools are looking for The following schools are looking for ACT/SAT scores around this mark.ACT/SAT scores around this mark. ASU/NAU- 22 ACT and 1040 SAT (CR/M)ASU/NAU- 22 ACT and 1040 SAT (CR/M) BYU- ACT Score in the high 20’s, SAT 1170 – BYU- ACT Score in the high 20’s, SAT 1170 –

1380 R/M to be competitive for admission1380 R/M to be competitive for admission Florida State- ACT Score 24 – 29, and SAT 1680 – Florida State- ACT Score 24 – 29, and SAT 1680 –

1929 R/M/W to be competitive for admission.1929 R/M/W to be competitive for admission. USC – ACT score in the high 20’s, SAT 1910 – USC – ACT score in the high 20’s, SAT 1910 –

2220 to be competitive for admission2220 to be competitive for admission All other schools please visit their website!!All other schools please visit their website!!

ExtrasExtras

►How to study??How to study?? Free practice tests in career center.Free practice tests in career center. Use your PSAT or ACT practice test.Use your PSAT or ACT practice test. Try the SAT and/or ACT Question of the Try the SAT and/or ACT Question of the

Day!Day! Buy a SAT/ACT practice book at a local Buy a SAT/ACT practice book at a local

bookstore.bookstore. Take a free practice exam.Take a free practice exam. Take an SAT/ACT prep class.Take an SAT/ACT prep class.

WebsitesWebsites

►College InformationCollege Information CSO College Center: CSO College Center:

www.CSOcollegecenter.org The College Board: The College Board: www.collegeboard.com Peterson’s: Peterson’s: www.petersons.com The Common App: The Common App: www.commonapp.org Hobson’s Collegeview: Hobson’s Collegeview:

www.collegeview.com Colleges That Change Lives: Colleges That Change Lives: www.ctcl.org

WebsitesWebsites

► TestingTesting ACT: www.act.orgACT: www.act.org ACT Fee Waiver Instructions: ACT Fee Waiver Instructions:

www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/feewaiver.htmlwww.actstudent.org/faq/answers/feewaiver.html SAT: The College Board: www.collegeboard.comSAT: The College Board: www.collegeboard.com SAT Fee Waiver Instructions: SAT Fee Waiver Instructions:

www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/feewaivers.htmlwww.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/feewaivers.html

Preliminary SAT(PSAT): Preliminary SAT(PSAT): www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/htwww.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/htmlml

Free Test Prep from Number2.com: Free Test Prep from Number2.com: www.number2.com www.number2.com

The Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.comThe Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com Kaplan’s Test Prep: www.kaptest.comKaplan’s Test Prep: www.kaptest.com Zapps/Rmass: www.rmass.comZapps/Rmass: www.rmass.com

For Up Coming SAT/ACT For Up Coming SAT/ACT Information and more…Information and more…

►Visit the Basha High School Counseling Visit the Basha High School Counseling Webpage at:Webpage at:

► http://www.mychandlerschools.org/domain/http://www.mychandlerschools.org/domain/633633