1 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt SATCollege ACT vs SAT$$

SAT List two things about the essay on the new SAT 2

1) It is optional 2) It is the last section on the test 3) It costs extra 4) You have an hour to write it 5) You write it in pencil (like the rest of the test) 6) You analyze a written passage 7) It is not a personal opinion 3

SAT List two different strategies you should use throughout a standardized test 4

5 1.Skip around; work easy and medium questions first then come back to hard ones 2.Bubble page by page 3.Use every minute to work; if you finish early go back over what you’ve done

SAT What is the group called that gives the SAT? (And PSAT, and AP tests and classes.. ) 6

College Board 7

SAT What is a perfect total score on the old and the new SAT? 8

Old: 2400 New:

SAT List at least three things you should bring when you take the SAT 10

Calculator Sweater/jacket Eraser Pencil Admissions ticket ID (NOT cell phone; NOT highlighter) 11

College Where do you look online to see what AP tests (and scores for those tests) that college want? 12

College Board 13

College Describe two differences in a bachelor’s and master’s degree 14

15 AssociateBachelorMaster’sPh.D. Usually takes about two years Takes about 4 years Takes about two years AFTER a Bachelor’s “Doctoral” degree; requires 4-6 or more years of school AFTER a Bachelor’s ONLY earned at a junior college or community college NOT earned at junior or community college Not even offered at all four-year universities

College How much does it cost to submit application for federal student aid? 16

$0 – the first “F” is for FREE Know: FAFSA 17

College What is the name of the document a college uses to tell you all the classes you need to earn a certain degree? 18

Degree Plan 19

College To check a professor’s reputation, go to _________ 20

Ratemyprofessors.com 21

College You have to live in a state a certain amount of time in order to qualify for in- state tuition. That time is called the ________ 22

Residency Requirement 23

College The 7x7 rule for PowerPoint slides means what? 24

PowerPoint slides shouldn’t have more than (about) 7 bullet points of (about) 7 words each – not long sentences or paragraphs 25

College What is the name of the paper that lists all your high school courses that you took, and what grade you earned in each one? 26

Transcript 27

College Name the three types of questions in the multiple-choice writing section. 28

Sentence Improvement Error Identification Paragraph improvement 29

College To what extent do colleges consider your social media when looking at admissions and scholarships? 30

Somewhat – social media can make or break you. Use the rule of “will it offend your grandmother” to consider posts 31

ACT Do most colleges prefer the SAT? Or the ACT? 32

Most colleges accept either 33

ACT What is a perfect score on the ACT? 34

36 35

ACT Is there a science section on the SAT? Or the ACT? Or both? 36

Only the ACT 37

ACT vs SAT Is the essay optional on the ACT or the SAT? 38

Both tests have an optional essay 39

ACT vs SAT Which test gives you a formula chart to use on math questions? 40

Only the SAT - not the ACT 41

$$ List two characteristics of credit cards vs debit cards 42

43 CreditDebit Abusing them can ruing your credit score Generally don’t affect credit score You borrow money from the credit card company The money is yours and comes from your bank account You have to pay off the amount you borrow They can overdraw your bank account Paying only the minimum monthly payment can cost you several times the amount you originally borrowed They can be used to withdraw cash from your bank account P

$$$ At most public, in-state colleges and universities, tuition costs about the same amount as what else? 44

Room/board – in other words, your dorm room plus meals 45

$$ What are some differences in grants/scholarships versus loans for college costs? 46

Grants and scholarships do not need to repaid; loans always do 47

$$ List two things your credit rating/credit score might affect in life. 48

Hiring for jobs House and car (major) purchases Insurance costs Ability to get a loan; interest you pay on a loan 49

$$ How can you save money on college textbooks? 50

Rent an electronic copy Rent the book from the college bookstore Look for online copies of the book Buy used books Share with a friend 51