1. Presented by the KHS Counseling Department 2013-2014 Presented by the KHS Counseling Department 2013-2014 Entrance Exams

2. KHS Counselors Jessica Miller – Students A-L – jessica.miller@krumisd.net jessica.miller@krumisd.net – 940-482-2613 Lindsey Roe – Students M-Z – lindsey.roe@krumisd.net lindsey.roe@krumisd.net – 940-482-2521

3. Check it OUT! www.krumisd.net/counselor Test information Request a transcript Scholarships Handouts and Resources Dual Credit information Much more!!!

4. College: an educational institution or establishment

5. What do colleges look at? Academic Review: 7 factors colleges consider – Academic record – TEST SCORES – Extracurricular activities and community service – Recommendations – Children of alumni – Work experience and leadership – Interviews – Correspondence

6. College Entrance Exams ACT – College entrance exam www.actstudent.org SAT – College entrance exam www.collegeboard.com SAT II – Subject tests required by SOME universities. www.collegeboard.com AP – Advanced Placement exams taken during high school. Ask your college or university about scores and transfer of grades. Colleges and universities accept grades and credits differently. www.collegeboard.com TSI - Texas Success Initiative is required by state law to ensure students enrolled in Texas public colleges possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level coursework.

7. Why take the ACT/SAT? Provide colleges with one common criteria that can be used to compare all applicants One factor in the admissions The weight placed on ACT and/or SAT scores varies from school to school Test scores are good for up to 5 years!

8. School Example: Texas Tech University *ACT composite score; SAT sum of critical reading and math; writing portions of both tests are required, but not used in determining assured admission. We combine the highest SAT critical reading and math scores from multiple test dates. Class RankTest Scores* ACTSAT Top 10%No Minimum First Quarter (excluding top 10%) 251140 Second Quarter281230 Third Quarter291270 Fourth Quarter Application Review Assured Admission You are assured admission if you are graduating from an accredited high school and present the required combination of high school class rank and college entrance test scores indicated below. The required SAT scores for assured admission are based on the math and critical reading portions only. * ACT composite score; SAT sum of critical reading and math; writing portions of both tests are required, but not used in determining assured admission. We combine the highest SAT critical reading and math scores from multiple test dates.

9. What is TSI? The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) was implemented to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities possess the necessary academic skills to succeed. The state of Texas requires each student to complete the – TSI Pre-Assessment activity prior to taking the TSI Assessment test. The TSI Assessment test is a diagnostic assessment used to determine college readiness in the areas of reading, mathematics, and writing and must be taken by all entering undergraduate students without exempt or waived statuses.

10. What is TSI? TSI test scores are not used to determine admissions status; however, entering students must test before enrolling in college-level courses at any Texas public institution of higher education. Students who have tested but have not attained the established minimum scores on one or more sections of the test are required by Texas Law to obtain TSI advising and to enroll in a formal program of skills development each semester until they have passed all sections of the test. Assigned skills development must be completed as a condition of enrollment.

11. School Example: Tarrant County College TestExemption RequirementsExpiration SATA combined critical reading and mathematics score of 1070 with: At least 500 on math for an exemption in math and/or At least 500 on critical reading for an exemption in reading and writing Valid for five years ACTA composite score of 23 with: At least 19 on math for an exemption in math and/or At least 19 on English for an exemption in reading and writing Valid for five years TAASA TLI score of: 89 on reading 86 on math 1770 as a writing score Valid for three years TAKS A minimum score of 2200 in math for an exemption in math and/or 2200 in English Language Arts–with a writing sub-score of 3–for an exemption in reading and writing. Valid for three

12. ALL ABOUT THE ACT

13. What is Tested English Math Reading Science Writing – ALWAYS take the ACT plus Writing as opposed to just the ACT. If you do not take the writing portion and later apply to a school that requires it, you will have to re-take the entire test.

14. SCORING 1-36 point scale for the ACT whether or not you take the writing test. Writing portion is on a 1-12 scale but on the same score report form There is NO deduction for wrong answers (no penalty for guessing)

15. When to Take The April, June, and December tests offer the Test Information Release (TIF) (an additional $19) – questions and answers from the test are provided

16. Future Test Dates

17. Test Fees Test fee per test option ACT (No Writing) - $36.50 ACT Plus Writing - $52.50 – Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices Additional registration fees and services 5th and 6th college choices - add $12.00 each Late registration fee (U.S. or Canada only) - add $23.00 Test date change - $22.00 Test center change - $22.00 Viewing scores and score report online - FREE Test Information Release (TIR) service - add $19.00 Students on free and reduced lunch may receive a fee waiver for the test fee!

18. ALL ABOUT THE SAT

19. What is Tested Critical reading – reading passages – sentence completions Writing – short essay – multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar and usage Mathematics – arithmetic operations – algebra, geometry – statistics and probability

20. SCORING All section on 200-800 scale with a top score of 2400 Many colleges just look at the Critical Writing and Math parts which would have a top score of 1600 There is a correction factor of ¼ a point for each wrong answer. (1/4 point deduction for wrong answers)

21. When to Take The October, January, and May tests offer the Test Information Release (TIF) (an additional $18) – questions and answers from the test are provided

22. Future Test Dates

23. Test Fees SAT- $51.00 Additional registration fees and services Additional score reports- add $11.25 each Late registration fee (U.S. or Canada only) - add $23.00 Test date change - $27.50 Test center change - $27.50 Viewing scores and score report online - FREE Test Information Release (TIR) service - $18.00

24. Suggested ACT/SAT Timeline Junior Year – January – SAT – April – ACT – May – SAT (2 nd attempt) – June – ACT (2 nd attempt) Fall Senior Year – ACT or SAT (3 rd attempt), if needed to improve scores

25. TEST DAY CHECKLIST

26. Report to assigned test center 1 hour – 30 minutes before the start time. You will NOT be admitted to test if you are late. Admission ticket Acceptable photo identification - check requirements Permitted calculator - you are responsible for knowing if your calculator is permitted and bringing it to the test center. Testing staff will check your photo ID and ticket, admit you to your test room, direct you to a seat, and provide test materials.

27. DO NOT… Engage in any prohibited behavior at the test center Bring cell phones or any electronic devices You may not eat or drink anything in test room

28. WAYS TO PREPARE

29. MOCK ACT February 1 st from 9:00-1:00 Garza’s classroom Sign up by Friday, January 31st

30. ·Attend review session – GARZA does this for FREE ! – Every Tuesday and Wednesday for an hour afterschool http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/ ·http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/ Ask your school counselor for practice manuals Hire a tutor for exams Download Free Apps: simply search ACT and/or SAT

31. Benefits Test scores are good for up to 5 years. Automatic college admission is graduated for high test scores. (depending on the university) Scholarships are awarded for high test scores, depending on the university.

32. Don’t Miss Out… Post-secondary presentation for parents and students at KHS! Wednesday, March 19 th @ 6:00 p.m. KHS auditorium