1. Tests, Tests, and More Tests Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

2. ACCUPLACER® The purpose of ACCUPLACER tests is to provide you with useful information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results may be used by advisors and counselors to help with course selection. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

3. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery The ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. It also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

4. SAT and Pre-SAT Formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Test The SAT is a standardized test that measures both achievement (what you already know) and aptitude (a prediction of future performance or potential). The Pre-SAT provides practice and a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship programs. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

5. ACT Originally stood for American College Testing. The ACT is a two-part assessment test. The first part is a multiple-choice test covering four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The second part, which is optional, is a writing test that measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.