1. PSAT and College Planning: The Next Step

2. Interpreting your PSAT Score Report Differences between SAT and ACT How to prepare The PSAT, SAT and ACT College Planning College planning timeline Resources Other services and resources

3. Email Sign Up Exam/Mock Test dates Alerts on Free Workshops Updates on access to practice tests and resources Prep Class Dates Deadline Reminders Your Feedback Fill out feedback form during the presentation

4. SOPHOMORES- The SAT is Changing for You! Spring 2016 3 hours (+ 50 for Essay) Essay Optional 2 Sections: Evidence Based Reading/Writing & Math Scale: 400-1600 (200-800) Aptitude→Achievement No Penalty for Incorrect Answers/Blanks Emphasis on Algebra No More Unknown Words New PSAT is scheduled to launch Oct. 2015 Keep these differences in mind while you interpret the scores in front of you!

5. Interpreting the Score Report

6. Reading Your Report

7. The Breakdown of Questions & Answers

9. Comparative SAT Scores: 530 590 670 Predicting Your SAT Score

10. Preparing for the Real Deal

11. Looking Ahead: Take mock SAT & ACT - Register NOW! Decide which test to focus on and level of preparation needed based on results and colleges you are interested in. SurferMath prep class - how do you know if you need it?

12. Upcoming Mock Tests Mock ACT Saturday, Jan. 17 8am American Canyon High School Mock SAT Saturday, Jan. 24 8am American Canyon High School Register Online - $20 surfermath.com

13. SAT Aptitude Test – Strategy based Vocabulary more heavily weighted Math - up through Algebra II No Science Has a penalty for guessing on multiple choice questions SAT Subject 17 Tests (Math/History/Language/English/Science) Major specific Selective programs/schools Take after AP class ACT Achievement Test – Content based Grammar more heavily weighted Math - up through Trigonometry Science reasoning Includes a science reasoning test Differences between SAT and ACT These differences will change for Sophomores, as a result of the SAT changes. Please check out the sophomore versionsophomore version of this presentation for more information!

14. Resources

15. SurferMath SAT/ACT Prep Classes Reading/Writing/Math 2 Instructors: Reading/Writing and Math 1 ½ hours, twice per week, six/seven weeks Multiple full length practice tests with score reports Resource materials Classes lead up to test date Private tutoring

16. SurferMath SAT Prep Class- SOON!

17. College Planning

18. College Planning Resources Quickstart CareerZone Collegexpress Big Future

19. REMEMBER TO REGISTER! Mock ACT Saturday, Jan. 17 8am American Canyon High School Mock SAT Saturday, Jan. 24 8am American Canyon High School Register Online - $20 surfermath.com

20. Surfermath Services and Upcoming Workshops College Advising: surfermath.com/college-advising Surfermath Powerpoints: “Five Steps to Choosing a College” “Three Things You Must Know Before Applying to College” “Understanding the Common App” “ABC’s of Your Personal Essay” and “Tips for Supplemental Writing” “SAT. ACT. OMG!”

21. Contact Information Tom Lewis tlewis@surfermath.com Online: surfermath.com 255-SURF (255-7873)