SCT Junior Assembly Mr. Zappala

ACT vs. SAT ACT SAT I SAT II (Subject tests) English Math Reading Science Writing (optional) SAT I Reasoning Critical Reading Math Writing-essay SAT II (Subject tests) English History Math (level 1 & 2) Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)-Molecular/Ecological Languages (at least 2 years of study Math level 1 (3 yrs. of math) Math level 2 (3 yrs plus trigonometry and/or pre-calculus) www.collegeboard.com/essay-What is evaluated for the essay. Take challenging courses is best way to prep

ACT vs. SAT – Benchmark Scores English 18 Math 22 Reading 21 Science 24 SAT II Score range for each test: 200-800 Average score: 500 each or 1500 total Score increase 30-40 pts 2nd time with no coaching. Fall after that without coaching

ACT vs. SAT ACT SAT On-line prep option www.actstudent.org Subject tests: ask teacher www.collegeboard.com/quickstart www.collegboard.com/subjecttests www.collegeboard.com/register

Test Day Reminders Materials Picture ID Supplies Things to avoid Testing hints Cancellation of scores-Ask test center supervisor for SAT request to cancel scores. Taking the test guidelines pg 10, 11,12

Score Report Online score report-www.collegeboard.com/mysat-shows scores from all previous administrations. Review performance by section. Receive career/major search based on performance. QAS-Record of questions from specific test administrations, level of difficulty and correct answers SAS-Reports difficulty of each question and if it was answered corectly Student score report-2-3 weeks online On-line/phone-fee Send scores to 4 institutions (initially) Score Choice/scorelist Page 15 for My SAT online score report. Page 16 for Score Choice Page 17 for SAS and QAS.

ACT Test Date Waivers Registration Test Date Nov.4 Dec.10 Check institution to see what entrance tests they require

SAT Test Dates (www.collegeboard.com) Waiver Registration Test Date Nov. 8 Dec. 3 Dec. 30 Jan. 28th Feb. 10 March 10 April 6 May 5th May 8th June 2nd UC’s will allow up to Dec. test/CSU’s are now OK with the Nov. test

SAT Prep Private Format/content-Acceptable educational practices and standards CollegeBoard.com/practice www.collegeboard.com/skillsinsight Skills needed to score between 200-800

College Application Timelines University of California (UC) - November 1-30 - Apply on line @ www.universityofcalifornia.com Community colleges are an option if can’t get into 4 year. and private colleges . Often have own requirements not always GPA and testing based. Cannot get a D in required courses. CSU’s not allowing applicants to repeat courses during senior year. California State University (CSU) October 1 – November 30 Apply on-line @ www.csumentor.com

EAP Program Math-Conducted at STAR administration English-Conducted at STAR administration More EAP info.-www.calstate.edu/eap Not college English ready? www.csuenglishsuccess.org Mdtp.ucsd.edu-Test to determine readiness for college math Exempt Conditionally Exempt

College field trips To be determined Visit colleges during Junior year and during Summer before senior year Where do we want to go?

Scholarships CSS/Financial Aid Profile SAT Student Search Service-At time of SAT registration Questionaire-Send academic info. activities/plans Private/public Resources – Colleges & Universities Counseling Assistance websites When you register for the SAT use complete the Student Search Service option and you will receive info. about majors, colleges,financial aid, scholarshipprograms, collegeboard programs www.icanaffordcollege.com/fastweb.com/scholarships.com/studentscholarships.org/scholarshare.com

Financial Aid FAFSA-fsapubs.org/www.fafsa.ed.gov Cal Grants Pell Grants Bog Waiver University generated Cash for college workshops

College Search www.collegeboard.com/mysat -Determine colleges/majors/careers based on scores -www.aiccu.edu-independent college search www.collegeboard.com When to begin How to begin Timeline Financial Aid Page 15. Work on your UC prompts/get letters of recommendation now. Join clubs/extra-curricular

Seven Excuses to NOT go to College Nobody in my family has gone to college I’ve been in school 12 years. That’s enough! I just want a good job I can’t afford college I don’t know how to apply or where to go I don’t know what I want to study I won’t fit in College is too hard for me

Community Service When to begin Documenting # of hours Where to do your hours Level of importance

Fast track @ Mesa Qualifications Times Classes Credit

Graduation Requirements Credit checks Required classes Electives Small school requirements Night school Summer school Behavioral requirements

College Fair Cal Soap Oct. 26th 6:00 pm-Scottish Rite Center National college fair National Hispanic college fair

PSAT/NMSQT Importance www.collegeboard.com/psat CollegeBoard.com/quickstart