Postsecondary Testing Options Which one is right for you?

Preparation is key!

High School Coursework English Math ◦ Algebra I ◦ Algebra II ◦ Geometry ◦ Math higher than Geometry Science ◦ Biology, Chemistry and Physics

ACT Prep During lunch ◦ Science – the week before ACT tests ◦ Math – the week of ACT tests Evening sessions ◦ English and Math review Online opportunties ◦ ◦

COMPASS/ASSET COMPASS – computerized ASSET – pencil/paper Used by community colleges for placement. Some technical programs require a minimum score – usually in math

Components Writing Reading Math COMPASS/ASSET Prep

Who should take the COMPASS/ASSET test? Students planning to attend a community college and not transfer to a 4-year college. Students planning to take a CCC class this summer or next fall. Students who are below the benchmark scores on the PLAN test.  Take the COMPASS test to see if you have made progress since the PLAN test

Benchmarks for College Readiness PLAN ◦ English – 15 ◦ Math – 19 ◦ Reading – 17 ◦ Science Reasoning – 21 ACT ◦ English – 18 ◦ Math – 22 ◦ Reading – 21 ◦ Science Reasoning – 24

ACT Used for admissions at 4-year colleges/universities. ◦ Composite score of 20 required for UNL, UNO, and UNK Used for placement if attending a community college and then transferring to a 4-year college/university.

Components English (Usage/Mechanics; Rhetorical Skills) Math (Pre-algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry & Trigonometry) Reading Comprehension (4 reading selections: Social Studies, Natural Sciences, Prose Fiction, Humanities) Science Reasoning (Data Representation, Research Summaries, Conflicting Viewpoints)

Optional Writing Test Extra ½ hour test at the end of the regular ACT test Extra cost No colleges or universities in Nebraska require the writing test. Score does not help or hurt your regular ACT score.

When do you take the ACT? 6 test dates each year ◦ September ◦ October ◦ December – last one for scholarship purposes ◦ February ◦ April ◦ June

When to take the ACT? You should be finished with the following math classes: ◦ Algebra I ◦ Algebra II ◦ Geometry Helpful if you have completed or are in Physics

Registration ACT ◦ Online at ◦ $33 COMPASS/ASSET ◦ Schedule appointment by contacting CCC ◦ No cost

Requirements to register for ACT High School Code Test Center Code College Codes (where you want your scores to be sent) UNL requires scores be sent directly from ACT; other schools will accept scores from your transcript High School courses/grades information

Take the ACT seriously each and every time you take the test. Questions??