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Why do we need to test? To help determine assured admissions Check for college readiness Potential scholarship opportunities

SAT VS ACT SAT ACT Test Structure Reading Writing & Language Math Essay (Optional) English Science Reasoning Length 3 hours (without essay) 3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay) 2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay) 3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay) Scoring Scored on a scale of 200-800 per section Scored on a scale of 1–36

SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test Administered by the College Board Website: www.collegeboard.org 3 major sections Questions are more reasoning and problem-solving skills Has subject tests (check with the school you want to attend)

ACT American College Test Administered by the ACT Website: www.actstudent.org 4 major sections Questions more knowledge-based

Testing Dates for the 2017-2018 school year ACT Test Date ACT Registration Deadline ACT Scores Available September 9, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Sept. 19, 2017 October 28, 2017 Sept. 22, 2017 Nov. 14, 2017 December 9, 2017 Nov. 3, 2017 Dec. 19, 2017 February 10, 2018 Jan. 12, 2018 Feb. 21, 2018 April 14, 2018 Mar. 9, 2018 Apr. 24, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 Jun. 19, 2018 July 14, 2018 Jun. 15, 2018 Jul. 24, 2018 SAT Test Date SAT Registration Deadline SAT Scores Available August 26, 2017 Jul. 28, 2017 Sept. 15, 2017 October 7, 2017 Sept. 8, 2017 Oct. 20, 2017 November 4, 2017 Oct. 5, 2017 Nov. 17, 2017 December 2, 2017 Nov. 2, 2017 Dec. 15, 2017 March 10, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Mar. 23, 2018 May 5, 2018 Apr. 6, 2018 May 18, 2018 June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 Jul. 11, 2018

Which one should I take? Try taking both the SAT and ACT Each student learns and retains knowledge differently Re-take test with higher score if needed

Cost of the SAT and ACT Fee Type What is this? SAT Cost ACT Cost Registration Fee The normal fee for each administration of the test $60 ($46 without essay) $62.50 ($46 without essay) Late Fee Charged if you register after the regular deadline but before the final late deadline $29 $29.50 Change Fee Charged if you change the test center, test date, or test type $25 Fee waivers for the SAT and ACT should be available for students on free or reduced lunch, please see your college counselor for more information

Sending scores SAT ACT Free Score Report 4 free reports when you register for the test Cost per school $12 per score report sent Rush Reporting $31 per report sent $16.50 per score report sent

Should I re-test? Can I super-score? Retesting Improve your scores, change your admissions and scholarship eligibility Super-Score Not all institutions super-score Institutions will take the best of your individual section scores to create your super-score

Test Prep - Where can I find FREE resources to study for the SAT and ACT ? KhanAcedemy- https://www.khanacademy.org/sat Kaplan Test Prep- https://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/free-resources/free-events The Princeton Review- https://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice- test#!practice 4Tests- https://www.4tests.com/exam/sat/0/35630034 College Board and ACT website Check out phone apps Khan Academy Magoosh ACT Flashcards Daily Practice for the New SAT from the College Board The Grading Game Math Brain Booster

TSI – Texas Success Initiative College readiness assessment used by all public institutions in Texas Used by community colleges and universities to determine if college prep classes are needed Does not replace the SAT or ACT Will not affect admission decisions

TSI Structure and Where to Test The TSI has 3 sections: reading, writing, and math There is no time limit Sections can be taken separately Where to Test Community college University In your school * if you are a dual credit student you have already taken the TSI

Now you are prepared to take on testing!