1. Fall 2016 Jenna Zahariev School Counselor Irondequoit High School
College Testing
Fall 2016
Jenna Zahariev
School Counselor
Irondequoit High School

2. Agenda PSAT SAT ACT 2016-17 Test Dates Testing and College
SAT Subject Tests
ACT
Test Dates
Testing and College
Naviance
Transcript Request Form

3. PSAT/NMSQT PSAT = Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
NMSQT = National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Typically taken by juniors in Fall of 11th grade
Great way to preview and practice for the SAT
Free personalized SAT study recommendations

4. SAT Typically taken in spring of junior year (fall of senior year)
400–1600 score scale
Sum of ELA and Math score (out of 800 each)
2-8 point Essay Score
Reading, Analysis, and Writing are scored separately

5. SAT – The test Reading Multiple Choice.
Read passages and interpret informational graphics.
Math
Multiple Choice plus grid-ins where you come up with the answer.
Calculator and No Calculator Sections.
Focus on Algebra (linear equations), Problem solving and data analysis, and Advanced Math (manipulation of complex equations) plus additional topics
Writing and Language
Multiple Choice.
Read Find mistakes and weaknesses  Fix them.
Essay– Optional
Read a passage, and explain how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience. Support explanation with evidence from the passage.

6. “New” SAT First administration was March 2016
The new test is now more focused on the "skills" and "knowledge“ to measure:
What you learn in high school.
What you need to succeed in college.
Major changes:
No longer will students use flashcards to memorize obscure words.
***Students earn points for the questions they answer correctly. There’s no advantage to leaving answers blank. This move to “rights-only” scoring encourages students to give the best answer they have to every question.***

7. SAT Subject Tests Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests.
Allow you to differentiate yourself in the college admission process or send a strong message regarding your readiness to study specific majors or programs in college.
Required by some Ivy league schools.
Tests:
English - such as Literature
History - such as World History
Math - such as Math Level 1
Science - such as Biology
Language - such as Latin or Spanish with Listening

8. SAT Registration CEEB CODE – 334810 Test Center – 33-812
Students should go to Collegeboard.com and create a free account.
Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information. Make sure it’s the exact same name and information shown on your photo ID.
Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself. This takes time, but it’s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you.
Decide whether to sign up for the SAT with Essay. See which colleges recommend or require it.
Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.
Check out, and print your Admission Ticket.
CEEB CODE –
Test Center –

9. SAT Preparation Collegeboard.com Kahn Academy offers personalized
study recommendations
Option A: Share Test Results from PSAT
Option B: Take Diagnostic Quizzes
SAT APP on your phone
SAT Practice Tests
Sample Questions online
West Irondequoit Community Education
4 sessions, $95

10. ACT Typically taken in spring of junior year (fall of senior year)
1 (low) to 36 (high) scaled score
Scores on the essay are a scale of 1-36
Four writing domain scores (Ideas and Analysis, Development and Support, Organization, and Language Use and Conventions) are each scored on a scale of 2-12

11. ACT- The test
Consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Optional writing test.

12. ACT Registration CEEB CODE – 334810 Test Center - 196690
Students should go to ACT.org and create a free account.
Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information. Make sure it’s the exact same name and information shown on your photo ID.
Find our high school.
Decided how much of the Student Profile Section (SPS) you want to fill out. It is designed to help you think about your educational future and to help colleges in their planning.
Decide whether to sign up for the ACT with writing. (Check with colleges!)
Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.
Check out, and print your Admission Ticket.
CEEB CODE –
Test Center

13. ACT Preparation ACT.org Question of the Day
Receive a weekly with the questions for the week
Preparing for the ACT Study Guide
Sample questions and test taking strategies
ACT online prep - $39.95
ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live (interactive classroom) - $179
The Official ACT Prep Guide - $32.95

14. 2016-17 Test Dates SAT SAT Subject Tests ACT TEST EXAM DATE
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
FEE
SAT
December 3
March 11
May 6
June 3
November 3
February 10
April 7
May 9
$45 for each test
$57 for each test with writing
*Fee waivers available for those on free and reduced lunch
SAT Subject Tests
$26 for Basic Subject test
Language test with listening an additional $26
ACT
December 10
April 8
November 4
March 3
$39.50 for each test
$56.50 for each test with writing

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16. Testing and College Transcript Request Form

17. Questions?