2. To confirm test dates or register, go to ACTStudent.org.

3. SAT Type: Aptitude Test-attempts to predict future success in college Purpose: Gives colleges and universities a “measuring stick” to compare prospective students Format: Math, Critical Reading (Verbal) and Writing Math is three sections of multiple choice questions lasting 70 minutes. It tests skills through Algebra II. Students should not attempt this test until completing Math I and Math II. Critical Reading is three sections of multiple choice questions lasting 70 minutes. It tests reading comprehension. Writing is one 35 minute sections of multiple-choice and one 25 minute essay. Cost and location: Standard registration fee is $50.00. Additional services are available for additional fees. Test is given at a variety of locations around metro Atlanta and west Georgia. Students DO NOT have to take the test at their high school.

5. TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 6 September 7 November 3 October 4 December 1 November 1 January 26 December 28 March 9 February 8 May 4 April 5 June 1 May 2

6. ACT Type: Achievement Test-measures knowledge obtained through education Purpose: Gives colleges and universities an idea of how well the student has mastered secondary curriculum Format: English, Math, Reading and Scientific Reasoning Math evaluates through Trigonometry. Students should not attempt this test until completing Math I and Math II. Reading consists of four passages: prose fiction, Social Science, Humanities and Natural Science. English emphasizes grammar. Cost and location: Standard registration with writing is $50.00. Additional services are available for additional fees. Test is given at a variety of locations around metro Atlanta and west Georgia. Students DO NOT have to take the test at their high school.

8. TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 8 August 17 October 27 September 21 December 8 November 2 February 9 January 11 April 13 March 8 June 8 May 3

9. Comparing Apples to Apples SAT/ACT Comparison Score Equivalents ACT SCORE 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 SAT SCORE 2400 2340 2260 2190 2130 2040 1980 1920 1860 1820 1760 1700 1650 1590 1530 1500 1410 Source: www.nytimes.com

10. 3. PREPARE FOR THE TEST NOW!!! There are many ways in which a student can prepare for the SAT, ACT and/or COMPASS on his own. 1. www.ineedapencil.com www.ineedapencil.com 2. www.gacollege411.org www.gacollege411.org 3. www.march2success.com www.march2success.com 4. www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org 5. www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org 6. Sign-up for an SAT or ACT Prep Program*

12. And then there’s the COMPASS Test! COMPASS, a computer-adaptive placement test created by ACT, measures skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. COMPASS helps determine placement in 2-Year and Technical College courses. At many institutions, there is no time limit for the tests. The test is often given on the computer. The computer selects questions for you based on your answers to previous questions. NO experience with computers is needed.

13. Which schools require the COMPASS Test? Georgia Highlands West Georgia Technical College Westwood College North Georgia Technical College Atlanta Metropolitan College Atlanta Area Tech Chattahoochee Tech Please check with Admissions Counselors at your school of interest!

14. How can I Pass the COMPASS? Preparing for COMPASS will help you find success. COMPASS is NOT a pass-fail test. It is a college placement test. You cannot fail. The test is simply designed to help you and the college determine whether you are ready to immediately start the program you have chosen or need some additional preparation first. The three COMPASS placement measures (Mathematics, Reading, and Writing) are designed to assist schools in placing students into appropriate courses. There are potentially six possible placement scores -- one each in writing and reading and up to four in mathematics

15. FINAL THOUGHTS…. The College Board says that the best preparation for College Admissions Testing is rigor in the classroom. In order to prepare for these high-stakes tests, a student must pledge to challenge oneself to be the best student he/she can be. There is no true formula to “acing” the test. Admissions Counselors want to know that YOU have applied yourself through high school and that YOU can continue to grow through YOUR experience at the school that best fits you!