1. SCT Junior Assembly
Mr. Zappala

2. 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)
is evaluated for the essay. Take challenging courses is best way to prep

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

4. ACT vs. SAT ACT SAT On-line prep option www.actstudent.org
Subject tests: ask teacher

5. 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

6. Score Report
Online score report- 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.

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

8. SAT Test Dates (www.collegeboard.com)
Waiver
Registration Test Date
Nov Dec. 3
Dec Jan. 28th
Feb 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

9. SAT Prep
Private
Format/content-Acceptable educational practices and standards
CollegeBoard.com/practice
Skills needed to score between

10. College Application Timelines
University of California (UC)
- November 1-30
- Apply on
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

11. EAP Program Math-Conducted at STAR administration
English-Conducted at STAR administration
More EAP info.-
Not college English ready?
Mdtp.ucsd.edu-Test to determine readiness for college math
Exempt
Conditionally Exempt

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

13. 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

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

15. College Search www.collegeboard.com/mysat
-Determine colleges/majors/careers based on scores
- college search
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

16. 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

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

18. Fast Mesa
Qualifications
Times
Classes
Credit

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

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

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