Welcome to ACT/SAT Informational Night

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Welcome to ACT/SAT Informational Night

• Matt Barber
• Counselor

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Information Booths

• ACT/SAT test prep
• Princeton Review
• www.princetonreview.com
• RMASS
• www.rmass.com

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Tonights Agenda

• SAT I
• SAT II Subject Area Tests
• ACT
• SAT v ACT
• PSAT
• PLAN
• Colleges/Extras
• Questions
• Sign Up for PSAT/PLAN
• Visit Test Prep Booths

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SAT I

• Typically taken for the first time spring of your
  Junior year
• It tells students how well they use skills and
  knowledge they have attained in and out of the
  classroom. Including how they think, solve
  problems, and communicate. The SAT is more of an
  aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal
  abilities.
• 3 hour and 45 minute exam
• 10 sections
• 3 critical reading sections
• 3 math sections
• 3 writing sections
• 1 experimental section
• Scored range is a 200-800 in three sections
• Total score is between 600-2400
• Between 400-1600 (Only R/M)
• National average for the SAT is 1510.

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SAT I

• Offered 7 times a year
• January, March, May, June, October, November,
  December
• Students can register at www.collegeboard.com
• SAT Fee Waivers are available
• Cost is 45.00 and includes 4 score reports.
• Test is given on Saturday mornings at selected
  high schools all over Arizona.
• ¼ point deducted for each wrong answer.

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SAT I

• The Math Section
• Score range is between a 200-800.
• Two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section
• Theres 5-choice multiple choice questions and
  student produced responses.
• Its on number and operations, algebra and
  functions, geometry, statistics, probability, and
  data analysis
• It includes mathematics topics through a 3rd year
  college prep course (algebra 2).
• Students may use a calculator
• There are formulas at the top of each math
  section.

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SAT I

• The Critical Reading Section
• Score range is between 200-800 points.
• Two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section
• There is reading comprehension, sentence
  completion, and paragraph-length critical
  reading.
• It includes critical reading and sentence-level
  reading.

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SAT I

• The Writing Section
• Score range is between 200-800.
• 60 minute section
• There are multiple choice questions (35 min) and
  student-written essay (25 min).

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SAT II Subject Area Tests

• Subject area tests measure your knowledge and
  skills in particular subject areas.
• SAT Subject Tests fall into five general subject
  areas

English Languages
Literature Chinese with Listening
History French
US History French with Listening
World History German
Mathematics German with Listening
Mathematics Level 1 Spanish
Mathematics Level 2 Spanish with Listening
Science Modern Hebrew
Biology E/M Italian
Chemistry Latin
Physics Japanese with Listening
  Korean with Listening
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Collegeboards List of Schools that Require SAT
II Subject Tests 2008Please visit the individual
schools website for details.

• Massachusetts
• Amherst College
• Boston College
• Boston University
• Brandeis University
• Framingham State College
• Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
• Harvard College
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Tufts University
• Wellesley College
• Williams College
• Michigan
• Kendall College of Art and Design
• of Ferris State University
• Minnesota
• Winona State University
• Nebraska
• University of Nebraska

• Arkansas
• Henderson State University
• California
• California Institute of Technology
• Fresno Pacific University
• Harvey Mudd College
• Pomona College
• University of California
• Berkeley
• Davis
• Irvine
• Los Angeles
• Merced
• Riverside
• San Diego
• Santa Barbara
• Santa Cruz
• Connecticut
• Connecticut College

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Collegeboards List of Schools that Require SAT
II Subject Tests 2008Please visit the individual
schools website for details.

• Rhode Island
• Brown University
• South Carolina
• North Greenville University
• Presbyterian College
• South Dakota
• University of South Dakota
• Texas
• Rice University
• Trinity University
• Utah
• University of Utah
• Vermont
• Middlebury College
• Virginia
• Washington and Lee University
• West Virginia
• Alderson-Broaddus College

• New York
• Barnard College
• City University of New York
• John Jay College of
• Criminal Justice
• Columbia University
• Columbia College
• Fu Foundation School of
• Engineering and Applied Science
• New York University
• Vassar College
• Webb Institute
• North Carolina
• Duke University
• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
  University
• Ohio
• Bowling Green State University
• Pennsylvania
• Byrn Mawr College

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SAT Test Dates
U.S. Registration Deadlines U.S. Registration Deadlines
2010-11 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline
October 9, 2010 SAT Subject Tests September 10, 2010
November 6, 2010 SAT Subject Tests October 8, 2010
December 4, 2010 SAT Subject Tests November 5, 2010
January 22, 2011 SAT Subject Tests December 23, 2010
March 12, 2011 SAT only February 11, 2011
May 7, 2011 SAT Subject Tests April 8, 2011
June 4, 2011 SAT Subject Tests May 6, 2011
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ACT

• Typically taken for the first time spring of your
  junior year.
• The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a
  student has learned in school.
• The ACT has up to 5 components English,
  Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional
  Writing Test.
• Scale scores range from 1(low) to 36(high) for
  each of the four multiple-choice tests and the
  Composite score.
• Two scores are reported for the optional Writing
  Test a Combined English/Writing score on a scale
  of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of
  2-12. ACT also provides Comments from one of the
  trained readers who scored each students essay.
• The ACT national average is 21.

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ACT

• Offered 6 times a year
• February, April, June, September, October,
  December
• Students can register at www.act.org
• Cost is 32 for no writing and 47 with writing
• ACT Fee Waivers are available
• Tests are given on Saturday mornings at selected
  high schools in Arizona
• No point deducted for a wrong answer

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ACT

• The English Section
• Score range is between 1-36.
• Test is a 75-question, 45-minute test
• Covers punctuation, grammar and usage, sentence
  structure, strategy, organization, and style

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ACT

• The Math Section
• Score range is between a 1-36
• Test is a 60-question, 60-minute test designed
  to measure the mathematical skills students have
  typically acquired in courses taken by the end
  of 11th grade (Algebra 2). Includes
  trigonometry.
• Students may use calculators.
• No formula sheet given.

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ACT

• The Reading Section
• Score Range is 1-36
• Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures
  your reading comprehension.
• Youre asked to read four passages and answer
  questions that show your understanding of
• what is directly stated.
• Statements with implied meanings

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ACT

• The Science Section
• Score range is 1-36
• Has a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures
  the skills required in the natural sciences
  interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning ,
  and problem solving.
• The test assumes students have completed a course
  in Earth Science and/or physical science and a
  course in biology.

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ACT

• The Writing Section
• Two scores are reported for the optional Writing
  Test a Combined English/Writing score on a scale
  of 1-36 and a Writing sub-score on a scale of
  2-12.
• The Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that
  measures your writing skills-specifically those
  writing skills emphasized in high school English
  classes.
• Test consists of one writing prompt that will
  define an issue and describe two points of view
  on that issue. You are asked to respond to a
  question about your position on the issue
  described in the writing prompt.

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ACT Dates
2010-2011
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
Sept. 11, 2010 Aug. 6, 2010 Aug. 7-20, 2010
Oct. 23, 2010 Sept. 17, 2010 Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2010
Dec. 11, 2010 Nov. 5, 2010 Nov. 6-19, 2010
Feb. 12, 2011 Jan. 7, 2011 Jan. 8-21, 2011
April 9, 2011 Mar 4, 2011 Mar 5-18, 2011
June 11, 2011 May 6, 2011 May 7-20, 2011
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SAT vs ACT

• SAT
• Aptitude Test
• Given 7 times per year
• Reading, Math, and Writing
• ¼ of a point deduction for wrong answer on
  multiple choice
• 200-800 per section, for a score of 600-2400

• ACT
• Achievement Test
• Given 6 times per year
• English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and
  optional Writing
• No penalty for wrong answer
• 1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite
  score, 2-12 for the Writing Test

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SAT VS ACT

• SAT
• Math section includes Algebra I, Geometry, and
  Algebra 2
• Sends 4 free reports to colleges of your choice,
  each additional report is 10
• Formulas given for math section

• ACT
• Math section includes Algebra I, Geometry,
  Algebra 2, and Trigonometry
• Sends 4 free reports to colleges of your choice,
  each additional report is 10
• No formulas given for math section

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ACT/SAT Comparison Chart
ACT Composite Score Estimated SAT CRMW SAT CRM (Score Range)
36 2380-2400 1600
35 2290-2370 1540-1590
34 2220-2280 1490-1530
33 2140-2210 1440-1480
32 2080-2130 1400-1430
31 2020-2070 1360-1390
30 1980-2010 1330-1350
29 1920-1970 1290-1320
28 1860-1910 1250-1280
27 1800-1850 1210-1240
26 1740-1790 1170-1200
25 1680-1730 1130-1160
24 1620-1670 1090-1120
23 1560-1610 1050-1080
22 1510-1550 1020-1040
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ACT/SAT Comparison Chart
ACT Composite Score Estimated SAT CRMW SAT CRM (Score Range)
21 1450-1500 980-1010
20 1390-1440 940-970
19 1330-1380 900-930
18 1270-1320 860-890
17 1210-1260 820-850
16 1140-1200 770-810
15 1060-1130 720-760
14 990-1050 670-710
13 910-980 620-660
12 820-900 560-610
11 750-810 510-550
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SAT vs ACT

• So how do I know whether my son/daughter will
  score higher on the ACT or SAT????

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PSAT

• The PSAT is a standardized test that provides
  first hand practice for the SAT.
• Also gives you a chance to enter National Merit
  Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs and
  gain access to college and career planning tools.
  Only available to high school juniors
• AP Potential for high school AP courses
• Is given on Wednesday, October 13th or Saturday,
  October 16th of this year depending on the high
  school.
• Basha High School is giving the test on October
  16th. Cost is 20. Students can sign-up and pay
  in the school bookstore.
• Perry High School is giving the test on October
  13th. Cost is 20. Contact Perry High School to
  sign up.

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PSAT

• The PSAT/NMSQT measures
• Critical reading skills
• Math problem-solving skills
• Writing skills
• Scholarships
• National Merit Scholarship
• National Hispanic Recognition Program
• National Achievement Scholarship Program

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PSAT

• Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive a free,
  personalized college and career planning kit.
  This allows students to
• Access your enhanced online score report
• Prepare for the SAT with a customized study plan,
  based on PSAT results
• View a starter list of colleges determined by
  your home state and indicated choice of major
• Connect to detailed profiles of colleges, majors,
  and careers

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PLAN

• The PLAN is the Pre-ACT test and is a predictor
  of what a student will score on the ACT.
• No scholarships tied to this test.
• Can be given at any time during the year.
• Basha High School will give this test on
  Saturday, December 4th. Cost for the test is
  15, students can sign-up and pay in the
  bookstore.

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PLAN

• The PLAN is an achievement test like the ACT.
• The PLAN measures
• English
• Mathematics
• Reading
• Science
• It also has an Interest Inventory that helps
• students explore personally relevant career
  options.

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SAT vs ACT

• How do I know whether my son/daughter will score
  higher on the SAT or ACT?
• Have your son/daughter take the PSAT and PLAN
  tests. They will give you a predictor of what
  they will score. Then you can compare.

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Colleges

• The following schools are looking for ACT/SAT
  scores around this mark.
• ASU/NAU- 22 ACT and 1040 SAT (CR/M)
• BYU- ACT Score in the mid 20s to be competitive
  for admission
• Florida State- Middle 50 of incoming 2010
  freshman had 25-29 ACT, 1730-1950 SAT (CR/M/W)
• Colorado- Middle 50 of incoming 2009 freshman
  had 24-28 ACT, 1070-1280 (CR/M)
• All other schools please visit their website!!

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Extras

• How to study??
• Free practice tests in career center and on Basha
  website.
• Use your PSAT or PLAN test.
• Try the SAT and/or ACT Question of the Day!
• Buy a SAT/ACT practice book at a local bookstore.
• Take a free practice exam.
• Take an SAT/ACT prep class.

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Websites

• College Information
• CSO College Center www.CSOcollegecenter.org
• The College Board www.collegeboard.com
• Petersons www.petersons.com
• The Common App www.commonapp.org
• Hobsons Collegeview www.collegeview.com
• Colleges That Change Lives www.ctcl.org

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Websites

• Testing
• ACT www.act.org
• ACT Fee Waiver Instructions www.actstudent.org/fa
  q/answers/feewaiver.html
• SAT The College Board www.collegeboard.com
• SAT Fee Waiver Instructions www.collegeboard.com/
  student/testing/sat/calenfees/feewaivers.html
• Preliminary SAT(PSAT) www.collegeboard.com/studen
  t/testing/psat/about/html
• Free Test Prep from Number2.com www.number2.com
• The Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
• Kaplans Test Prep www.kaptest.com
• Zapps/Rmass www.rmass.com

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Test Prep Classes

• ZAPS/RMASS Educational Seminars
• PSAT/SAT Seminar, Hamilton High School, September
  27 28 (Mon Tue), 630 PM 900 PM and Perry
  High School, September 29 30 (Wed Thurs),
  630 PM 900 PM
• ACT Seminar, Basha High School, October 2
  (Saturday Only), 900 AM 300 PM,
• The fee for the five-hour seminar is 99. Sign
  up at www.CUSDcommunity.com and follow the
  instructions for registration.

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SAT/ACT Practice Tests

• Princeton Review All classes at Basha High
  School
• (Sign up at www.princetonreview.com/events or
  call 800-2-Review)
• SAT Practice Test, Wednesday, October 20th from
  3-7PM
• Test Follow Up, Wednesday, October 27th from
  630-8PM
• ACT Practice Test, Tuesday, September 21st from
  3-7PM
• Test Follow Up, Tuesday, September 28th from
  630-8PM
• PSAT Practice Test, Saturday, September 11th from
  8-1030AM
• Test Follow Up, Wednesday, September 15th from
  630-8PM

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For Up Coming SAT/ACT Information and more

• Visit the Basha High School Counseling Webpage
  at
• http//ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/bhs/counselors.html