1. Junior Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2014 School Counselors Mount Tabor High School PSAT Score Report College and Career Preparation SATACT

2. My College QuickStart My Online Score Report My SAT Study Plan My Personality My Major & Career Matches My AP Potential

3. College Entrance Exams SAT www.collegeboard.org/register SAT www.collegeboard.org/register ACT www.actstudent.org ACT www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org Community College Placement Testing Community College Placement Testing ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC ACCUPLACER/Computerized Placement Test @FTCC Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT Students may take both the SAT and the ACT Students may take both the SAT and the ACT Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT

4. What Information do Colleges Use in Making Admissions Decisions? Grades Grades Course Rigor Course Rigor Class Rank Class Rank Grade Point Average Grade Point Average Activities Activities Interests Interests Accomplishments Accomplishments Talents Talents Recommendations Recommendations Community Service Community Service Career Plans Career Plans Test Scores Test Scores

5. Why Do Most Colleges Require the SAT or ACT ? Measures critical thinking skills necessary for college success Measures critical thinking skills necessary for college success Measures current levels of educational development Measures current levels of educational development Compares applicants on a standardized measure Compares applicants on a standardized measure Indicates College Readiness Indicates College Readiness Predicts academic success in college or a particular major (along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses) Predicts academic success in college or a particular major (along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses) Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course levels Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course levels Identification for scholarship opportunities Identification for scholarship opportunities

6. Second Semester Test Dates SAT January 24 th January 24 th March 14 th March 14 th May 2 nd May 2 nd June 6 th June 6 th Fall 2015 Fall 2015 October 3 rd November 7 th December 5 th ACT February 7 th February 7 th March 3 rd (school test) March 3 rd (school test) April 18 th April 18 th June 13 th June 13 th Fall 2015 Fall 2015 September 12 th October 24 th December 12 th

7. SAT Measures academic skills in three basic academic areas important for college success Measures academic skills in three basic academic areas important for college success Critical Reading Critical Reading Math Math Writing Writing Total Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Total Test Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Arrive before 8 am at test site Arrive before 8 am at test site Three short breaks Three short breaks

8. CRITICAL READING Question Types Question Types Passage-Based Reading48 Questions Passage-Based Reading48 Questions Sentence Completions19 Questions Sentence Completions19 Questions Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minute Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minute Score200-800 Score200-800

9. MATHEMATICS Question Types Question Types Standard Multiple Choice44 Questions Standard Multiple Choice44 Questions Student-Produced Responses10 Questions Student-Produced Responses10 Questions Math Concepts Math Concepts Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 Integrated Math 1, 2, 3 Integrated Math 1, 2, 3 Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minute Three Sections – two 25-minute, one 20-minute Score200-800 Score200-800

10. WRITING Question Types Question Types Essay25 minutes Essay25 minutes Multiple Choiceone 25-minute, one 10-minute Multiple Choiceone 25-minute, one 10-minute The essay, which is always the first question on the SAT, measures a student’s skill in developing and expressing a point of view on an issue. The essay, which is always the first question on the SAT, measures a student’s skill in developing and expressing a point of view on an issue. Score200-800 Score200-800 Essay Subscore2-12 Essay Subscore2-12 Multiple Choice Subscore20-80 Multiple Choice Subscore20-80

11. Guessing on the SAT ¼ Point is deducted for each wrong answer on multiple choice items ¼ Point is deducted for each wrong answer on multiple choice items Random Guessing is not recommended Random Guessing is not recommended Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good test-taking strategy Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good test-taking strategy

12. ACT English Test-45 minutes1-36 English Test-45 minutes1-36 Reading Test-35 minutes1-36 Reading Test-35 minutes1-36 Mathematics Test-60 minutes1-36 Mathematics Test-60 minutes1-36 Science Test-35 minutes1-36 Science Test-35 minutes1-36 Writing Test-30 minutes1-36 Writing Test-30 minutes1-36 Essay Subscore 2-12 Essay Subscore 2-12 Composite1-36 Composite1-36 Average of 4 test scores-does not include writing Average of 4 test scores-does not include writing

13. English Test One 75-question, 45 minute test One 75-question, 45 minute test Measures understanding of conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills) Measures understanding of conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills) Five essays or passages with multiple choice questions Five essays or passages with multiple choice questions Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18) Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18) Usage/Mechanics Subscore Usage/Mechanics Subscore Rhetorical Skills Subscore Rhetorical Skills Subscore

14. Mathematics Test One 60-question, 60 minute test One 60-question, 60 minute test Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (or Integrated Math 1-3) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (or Integrated Math 1-3) Calculator use is allowed and recommended Calculator use is allowed and recommended Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22) Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22) Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Subscore Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Subscore Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Subscore Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Subscore Geometry/Trigonometry Subscore Geometry/Trigonometry Subscore

15. Reading Test One 40-question, 35 minute test One 40-question, 35 minute test Measures reading comprehension skills Measures reading comprehension skills Four prose passages with multiple choice questions Four prose passages with multiple choice questions Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21) Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21) Social Studies/Science Subscore Social Studies/Science Subscore Arts/Literature Subscore Arts/Literature Subscore

16. Science Test One 40-question, 35 minute test One 40-question, 35 minute test Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in natural science Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in natural science Content covers biology, chemistry, physics and the earth/space sciences Content covers biology, chemistry, physics and the earth/space sciences Emphasizes scientific reasoning skills Emphasizes scientific reasoning skills Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24) Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)

17. Writing Test One 30-minute essay One 30-minute essay Defines an issue with two points of view Defines an issue with two points of view Write in response to a question about your position on the issue Write in response to a question about your position on the issue Total Score 1-12 Total Score 1-12 Combined English/Writing Score 1-36 Combined English/Writing Score 1-36 Optional (decide when your register), but included for School-Based Testing in March Optional (decide when your register), but included for School-Based Testing in March

18. ACT Benchmarks (Scores: 1-36) Mathematics22 Mathematics22 Reading21 Reading21 English18 English18 Science24 Science24 Writing7 Writing7

19. Students who meet ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks are: Substantially more likely to enroll in college Substantially more likely to enroll in college Less likely to need remediation Less likely to need remediation More likely to achieve a grade of B or higher in specific college courses More likely to achieve a grade of B or higher in specific college courses More likely to re-enroll at the same postsecondary institution their second year More likely to re-enroll at the same postsecondary institution their second year More likely to persist to degree completion More likely to persist to degree completion However, not meeting benchmarks should not discourage students from pursuing college However, not meeting benchmarks should not discourage students from pursuing college Based on data from ACT.org and NC DPI Based on data from ACT.org and NC DPI

20. Spring 2014 ACT Administration All WS/FCS juniors will take the test All WS/FCS juniors will take the test Administered on March 3, 2015 Administered on March 3, 2015 No cost to students/parents No cost to students/parents Scores sent to four colleges/universities at no cost Scores sent to four colleges/universities at no cost Score Reports are mailed to students Score Reports are mailed to students

21. PLAN Let’s you know if you’re on track for college Let’s you know if you’re on track for college Points out your academic strengths and area you need to improve Points out your academic strengths and area you need to improve Helps you find careers that match your interests Helps you find careers that match your interests Connects you with college choices and financial aid opportunities Connects you with college choices and financial aid opportunities Prepares you for the ACT Prepares you for the ACT

22. PLAN Current Juniors took the test in October of 2013 Current Juniors took the test in October of 2013 Score Reports & Test Book received in January 2014 Score Reports & Test Book received in January 2014 Review PLAN materials as you prepare for the ACT Review PLAN materials as you prepare for the ACT

23. Guessing on the ACT No points deducted for wrong answers No points deducted for wrong answers Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good strategy Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good strategy

24. How Do Students Register for the SAT Reasoning Test Online Registration at sat.collegeboard.org/register $52.50 Online Registration at sat.collegeboard.org/register $52.50 Mail Registration $52.50 Mail Registration $52.50 Late Registration $52.50 + $28.00 Late Registration $52.50 + $28.00 Wait List Registration $52.50 + $46.00 Wait List Registration $52.50 + $46.00 Registration materials are available in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office. Registration materials are available in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office.

25. Test Security Measures SAT & ACT Test Security Measures SAT & ACT Effective with the 2012-13 test year: Effective with the 2012-13 test year: You will be prompted to provide an acceptable photo during registration that will appear on your Admission Ticket. You will be prompted to provide an acceptable photo during registration that will appear on your Admission Ticket. You must present your admission ticket and acceptable ID to enter the test center. You must present your admission ticket and acceptable ID to enter the test center. Standby Testing is only available during a short window of time prior to the test date through online registration. Standby Testing is only available during a short window of time prior to the test date through online registration. An approved picture identification is required on test day. An approved picture identification is required on test day. A Student ID Form/Letter is available from the Guidance Office if you have no acceptable picture id. A Student ID Form/Letter is available from the Guidance Office if you have no acceptable picture id.

26. How do Students Register for the ACT? Online registration at www.actstudent.org $38.00 Online registration at www.actstudent.org $38.00 www.actstudent.org Late registration$62.00 Late registration$62.00 Standby registration$85.00 Standby registration$85.00 Additional fee for Writing$16.50 Additional fee for Writing$16.50 Registration Materials are available in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office. Registration Materials are available in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office.

27. Fee Waiver Eligibility SAT 2 SAT fee waivers 2 SAT fee waivers 2 SAT Subject Tests 2 SAT Subject Tests Can be used for late registration Can be used for late registration 4 additional score reports 4 additional score reports 4 college application fee waivers made available in your college board account 4 college application fee waivers made available in your college board account ACT 2 ACT fee waivers 2 ACT fee waivers Cannot be used for late registration Cannot be used for late registration

28. Disability Services SAT Online Request made through your school counselor Online Request made through your school counselor Approval covers all College Board tests Approval covers all College Board tests Discuss accommodations with your counselor Discuss accommodations with your counselor ACT Request for Accommodations Form completed with your school counselor Request for Accommodations Form completed with your school counselor Form submitted when you register for the ACT Form submitted when you register for the ACT Approval covers additional test dates Approval covers additional test dates Discuss accommodations with your counselor Discuss accommodations with your counselor

29. SAT SUBJECT TESTS Designed to measure students’ knowledge in particular subject areas Designed to measure students’ knowledge in particular subject areas Twenty tests in 5 general areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science Twenty tests in 5 general areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science Some colleges use them for admissions, course placement, and advising students about course selection Some colleges use them for admissions, course placement, and advising students about course selection Students should review the admissions requirements of each college/university of interest Students should review the admissions requirements of each college/university of interest Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date (except March date) Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date (except March date) Fee-$26 per registration (additional tests $16 each) Fee-$26 per registration (additional tests $16 each)

30. Preparation for the SAT Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Rigorous Academic Courses Rigorous 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) Khan Academy (free full-length SAT & tutorial videos) Khan Academy (free full-length SAT & tutorial videos) College Board Web Site (sat.collegeboard.org/practice) College Board Web Site (sat.collegeboard.org/practice) SAT Question of the Day SAT Question of the Day General Test Taking Approaches General 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 ($31.99) Official SAT Study Guide ($31.99) SAT Test Prep Programs SAT 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 counselor) Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school counselor)

31. Preparation for the ACT Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school Rigorous Academic Courses Rigorous Academic Courses PLAN (comprehensive score report & test booklet) PLAN (comprehensive score report & test booklet) Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test) Test Preparation Booklet (full-length practice test) CFNC.org (test prep module) CFNC.org (test prep module) Preparing for the ACT available free at www.actstudent.org Preparing for the ACT available free at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Test Information Test Information Complete Practice Tests Complete Practice Tests Writing Prompt with Sample Essays Writing Prompt with Sample Essays ACT Online Prep available at www.actstudent.org/testprep ACT Online Prep available at www.actstudent.org/testprepwww.actstudent.org/testprep Cost is $24.95 Cost is $24.95 The Real ACT Prep Guide at www.actstudent.org/testprep The Real ACT Prep Guide at www.actstudent.org/testprepwww.actstudent.org/testprep Cost is $24.95 Cost is $24.95

32. Test 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 (for March 3 rd ACT, arrive at school well before 8:55 and find your test room). Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am (for March 3 rd ACT, arrive at school well before 8:55 and find your test room). Know the directions about guessing. Know the directions about guessing. Believe that you will do your best. Believe that you will do your best.

33. Scoring the SAT Students receive a separate score on each section of the SAT (200-800) Students receive a separate score on each section of the SAT (200-800) For example:ScoreNat’l %State% For example:ScoreNat’l %State% Critical Reading6909496 Critical Reading6909496 Mathematics5405658 Mathematics5405658 Writing5306267 Writing5306267 Multiple Choice52 Multiple Choice52 Essay08 Essay08

34. Scoring the ACT Students receive a score for each part of the test and a Composite Score Students receive a score for each part of the test and a Composite Score For example:ScoreNat’l %ile State %ile For example:ScoreNat’l %ile State %ile English258083 English258083 Mathematics215858 Mathematics215858 Reading267879 Reading267879 Science226569 Science226569 English/Wriitng2682-- English/Wriitng2682-- Writing(2-12)10 Writing(2-12)10 COMPOSITE247577 COMPOSITE247577

35. SAT Score Reports Only mailed to home if requested Only mailed to home if requested Available online at College Board Account Available online at College Board Account Usually 2-3 weeks after test date Usually 2-3 weeks after test date Mailed to Student’s High School Mailed to Student’s High School Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities Select up to 4 schools for regular fee Select up to 4 schools for regular fee Additional cost for each school beyond 4 Additional cost for each school beyond 4 Score Choice services Score Choice services Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from the College Board Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from the College Board

36. ACT Score Reports Available online at ACT Web Account Available online at ACT Web Account About 2 weeks after test date About 2 weeks after test date Multiple Choice scores available first Multiple Choice scores available first March Score Report Mailed to Home March Score Report Mailed to Home Set up ACT Web Account with ACT ID Set up ACT Web Account with ACT ID Mailed to Students’ High School Mailed to Students’ High School Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities Select for up to 4 schools for regular fee Select for up to 4 schools for regular fee Additional cost for each school beyond 4 Additional cost for each school beyond 4 Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from ACT Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from ACT

37. How Do Colleges/Universities Use SAT/ACT Scores Admissions Decisions Admissions Decisions Scholarship Decisions Scholarship Decisions Course Placement Course Placement Program Placement Program Placement Course Exemption Course Exemption

38. Comparison of Colleges/Universities Middle 50% CRMW Appalachian State520-610530-610500-600 Winston-Salem State400-470420-480380-460 UNC-Chapel Hill590-700610-710590-690 UNC-Greensboro470-560480-560450-550 North Carolina Central400-470400-480370-450 Wake Forest600-700630-720- Johnson C. Smith360-470370-450-

39. Comparison of Colleges/Universities Middle 50% Composite Range Appalachian State24-28 Winston-Salem State16-19 UNC-Chapel Hill26-31 UNC-Greensboro21-25 North Carolina Central16-19 Duke University31-34 Johnson C. Smith15-19

40. UNC Minimum Admissions Requirements English, Math, Science, Social Studies English, Math, Science, Social Studies Foreign Language (2 units) Foreign Language (2 units) 2.5 weighted Grade Point Average 2.5 weighted Grade Point Average SAT (CR + M = 800) or ACT = 17 SAT (CR + M = 800) or ACT = 17

41. Community College Admission Requirements High School Graduation (transcript) High School Graduation (transcript) SAT or ACT scores welcomed for placement SAT or ACT scores welcomed for placement ACCUPLACER placement test ACCUPLACER placement test Allied Health/Nursing Allied Health/Nursing Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN)-FTCC & WSSU Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN)-FTCC & WSSU

42. College Planning during Junior Year Take rigorous courses and earn good grades Take rigorous courses and earn good grades Register for and take the SAT and/or ACT Register for and take the SAT and/or ACT Involve yourself in school activities Involve yourself in school activities Involve yourself in community service activities Involve yourself in community service activities Seek opportunities to be a leader Seek opportunities to be a leader Seek enrichment opportunities now and during the summer Seek enrichment opportunities now and during the summer

43. College Planning During Junior Year Explore Colleges & Universities Explore Colleges & Universities www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.cfnc.org www.cfnc.org www.cfnc.org College & University Web Sites College & University Web Sites Admission Information Admission Information Application Process Application Process Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid & Scholarships Student Life Student Life Athletics-Arts-Activities Athletics-Arts-Activities

44. Visit Colleges & Universities Attend Spring Visit Days or Weekends Attend Spring Visit Days or Weekends Schedule Visit with Admissions Schedule Visit with Admissions Prepare with Online Resources Prepare with Online Resources Engage Engage Ask Questions Ask Questions

45. Learn About Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities Merit-Based Scholarships Merit-Based Scholarships Need-Based Financial Aid Need-Based Financial Aid Understand College Expenses Understand College Expenses Compare College Costs Compare College Costs FAFSA FAFSA CSS/Profile CSS/Profile Net Price Calculators Net Price Calculators

46. Learn About Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship Information Sources Scholarship Information Sources Mount Tabor Scholarship Update at web site Mount Tabor Scholarship Update at web site College & University web sites College & University web sites www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com Financial Aid Information Sources Financial Aid Information Sources www.cfnc.org www.cfnc.org www.cfnc.org www.studentaid.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov

47. Upcoming Events Spartan ShowcaseJanuary 26 th 6:30-8:30 pm Spartan ShowcaseJanuary 26 th 6:30-8:30 pm Career Center Open HouseJanuary 29 th 6-8 pm Career Center Open HouseJanuary 29 th 6-8 pm Ready, Set…..SeniorsApril 29 th Ready, Set…..SeniorsApril 29 th 6:30-8 pm Auditorium Senior Parent MeetingAugust Senior Parent MeetingAugust Financial Aid MeetingsOctober Financial Aid MeetingsOctober