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College Entrance Tests SAT/ACT/Subject Tests AP Exams

SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT TYPE: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Aptitude Test Knowledge, Curriculum, Achievement Test Sample Question: In your view, should high schools become more tolerant of cheating? CONTENT: Math- Algebra and Geometry up to Trigonometry Reading- Four passages: Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities and Natural Science English- Grammar Science- Charts & Experiments Writing- Optional, but cannot be used in place of the SATs if not completed at most institutions FORMAT: Begin with and alternate randomly between 60 minute sections of Math, Reading, Science, or English, complete with optional 30 minute writing section SCORING: Each subject is scored 1-36 and averaged to create a composite score, 36 is the highest possible score There is no guessing penalty. (At some institutions ACT scores can be used in place of SAT & SAT subject tests) TYPE: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Aptitude Test Sample Question: What is your view of the claim that something unsuccessful can still have some value? CONTENT: Math- Algebra 1, Basic Geometry & Algebra 2 Reading- Sentence completion, short & long reading passages, reading comprehension Writing- An essay, questions related to: grammar, usage, & word choice FORMAT: Begin with 25 minute essay, alternate randomly from math, reading and writing in 10-25 minute sections SCORING: Each section is 200-800 points, 2400 is the highest score. There is a guessing penalty.

SAT Composite Score (Math, CR & W) ACT Composite Score SAT Composite Score (Math & CR only) 2400 36 1600 2340-2390 35 1540-1590 2280-2330 34 1490-1530 2220-2270 33 1440-1480 2160-2210 32 1400-1430 2100-2150 31 1360-1390 2040-2090 30 1330-1350 1980-2030 29 1290-1320 1920-1970 28 1250-1280 1860-1910 27 1210-1240 1800-1850 26 1170-1200 1740-1790 25 1130-1160 1680-1730 24 1090-1120 1620-1670 23 1050-1080 1560-1610 22 1020-1040 1500-1550 21 980-1010 1440-1490 20 940-970 1380-1430 19 900-930 1320-1370 18 860-890 1260-1310 17 820-850 1200-1250 16 770-810 1140-1190 15 720-760 1080-1130 14 670-710 1020-1070 13 620-660 960-1010 12 560-610 900-950 11 510-550

WHEN SHOULD I TEST? Students will take the PSAT in October of their sophomore and junior years (during the school day) and have the opportunity to take SAT/ACT practice tests through the PTO sophomore and junior year Students should take the SAT and/or ACT during the 2ND Semester of junior year Statistics show students often see an improvement in their score from the first testing to the second, but not generally on a third testing unless some sort of prep is completed

HOW DO I REGISTER? PSATs: GVHS registers all 10th and 11th grade students for this test. The test is taken in October during the school day. SAT: Students register online (collegeboard.com) ACT: Students register online (actstudent.org) **Fee waivers are available for families with financial need

TEST PREP PSAT PTO Testing- Practice ACT, SAT, Combo test COURSES (GVHS/Private Classes/Individual Tutoring) Resources on Collegeboard/ACT Websites Kaplan Free Online SAT/ACT Prep Books My College QuickStart www.number2.com

REPORTING SCORES SAT/SUBJECT TESTS ACT Official Scores - must be sent directly from the CollegeBoard Score Choice – gives students the option of sending or suppressing test scores Cost – 4 free score reports (must be determined at time of registration or up to 9 days after testing). $11.00 per report after this period. Test scores do not appear on high school transcript Official Scores – must be sent directly from ACT Score Choice – can choose which test dates you want sent Cost - $11.00 per report (4 free reports when designated at registration) Test scores do not appear on high school transcript

SUBJECT TESTS (aka SAT II’s) Admission tests that measure students’ knowledge and skills in particular subject areas. Not required by the majority of colleges and universities but many of the most competitive colleges recommend or require that applicants take two or more subject tests. **Many schools accept the ACT (with writing)in lieu of subject tests

Subject Tests (cont’d) English Literature World Languages U.S. & World History Math (level I and II) Science Biology Chemistry Physics Which subject test(s) should students take? When should subject tests be taken? When are subject tests are offered? How many subject tests can students take?

AP Exams Who? When? Why?

WHO? GVHS offers 26 AP Courses English Science Social Studies Math Language Art Music

WHEN? The first two weeks in May Registration occurs in the counseling office Test dates/times strictly determined by the CollegeBoard Alternate exams

WHY? Prepare students for college-level coursework Rigor is a factor in most admissions decisions College credit AP Scores are typically used for awarding credit and placement – not a factor in admissions decisions

Additional Information Testing Accommodations Must obtain prior approval through testing agency Fee Waivers Check testing agency’s website for eligibility requirements Test optional schools www.fairtest.org/university/optional

RESOURCES www.collegeboard.com SAT & Subject Tests www.act.org ACT www.kaptest.com/kas Kaplan’s free online SAT/ACT prep www.quickstart.collegeboard.com Free personalized SAT study plan