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SAT & ACT

SAT & ACT . Mentorship Program Name, SHPE Chapter. Outline . Difference between SAT & ACT SAT What is the SAT? SAT Practice SAT Registration SAT Test day SAT Scores The ACT What is the ACT? ACT Practice ACT Registration ACT Test day ACT Scores. Differences . SAT . ACT .

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SAT & ACT

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  1. SAT & ACT Mentorship Program Name, SHPE Chapter

  2. Outline • Difference between SAT & ACT • SAT • What is the SAT? • SAT Practice • SATRegistration • SAT Test day • SAT Scores • The ACT • What is the ACT? • ACT Practice • ACTRegistration • ACT Test day • ACT Scores

  3. Differences SAT ACT Popular in the West Measures what has been learned 4 subject components English Mathematics Reading Science Optional Writing Section No penalty on wrong answers • Popular in the East • Tests reasoning and verbal abilities • 3 subject components • Critical Reading • Critical Math • Critical Writing • Mandatory Writing Section • ¼ point penalty on wrong multiple choice questions

  4. SAT

  5. What is the SAT? • A globally recognized college admission test • Tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math • Almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions

  6. SAT Practice How to prepare for the SAT: ReviewEnglish and mathematics • School notes Free Online Guides • College Board offers samples and practice tests www.collegeboard.org Paid Guides • Tutoring • College Board Study Guide

  7. SAT Registration When? • In spring of your junior year • In the fall of your senior year How? • Online Registration (recommended) • Phone or mail registration

  8. SAT Registration How much? • Fee: $55.00 How to pay? • Credit Card orCheck *Fee Waivers are available

  9. SAT Registration College Board (CEEB) Codes CEEB are used to send your scores to your desired colleges or scholarships These codes are needed when: • Registering for the SAT Test • Sending scores to colleges and scholarships Codes are available online or when sending scores

  10. SAT Registration Deadlines expire at midnight, EDT (U.S.)

  11. SAT Test Day Must have: • Your Admission Ticket • 2 No. 2 pencils and a soft eraser • Photo identification • An Acceptable Calculator • Graphing calculators • Scientific calculators

  12. SAT Test Day Good to have: • A watch (without an audible alarm) • Extra batteries and backup equipment • A bag or backpack • A drink or snacks (for your break)

  13. SAT Test Day Duration: 3 and half hours Breakdown • Six 25-minute sections • Two writing, two reading, and two math • Two 20-minute sections • One reading and one math • One 10-minute writing section with grammar questions

  14. SAT Scores • Scores are available about 3-4 weeks after the test • If you would like to send your scores to another college not included during the registration, scores can be sent for a small fee.

  15. SAT Scores Ranges: • Critical reading score of 200-800 • Writing score of 200-800 • Math score of 200-800 Overall score: Adding all three scores together

  16. SAT Scores Scoring • Each correct answer counts one point • Each omitted question counts zero points • Wrong answer: • Has no penalty (grid-in math questions) • Can cost you 1/4 of a point (all the multiple-choice questions)

  17. The ACT

  18. What is the ACT? • The ACT is a national college admissions examination • The ACT includes English, mathematics, reading and science • The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test • ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.

  19. ACT Practice How to prepare for the ACT Review English and mathematics • School Notes Free Online Guides • ACT offers samples and practice tests www.actstudent.org Paid Guides • Tutoring • ACT Online Prep

  20. ACT Registration When? Preferably throughout your junior year How? • Online Registration (recommended) • Phone or mail registration

  21. ACTRegistration ACT College Codes These codes are used to send your scores to the desired parties (up to 4 for free) The codes can be found on the ACT site

  22. ACT Registration How much? • $35.00 for ACT (No Writing) • $50.50 for ACT Plus Writing How to Pay? • Credit Card or Check *Fee Waivers are available

  23. ACTRegistration Test Dates

  24. ACT Test Day Must have: • Your Admission Ticket • Photo identification • Current (valid) official photo ID by your school or city/state/federal government • An Acceptable Calculator (only for the Mathematics Test)

  25. ACT Test Day Duration: 3 hours Breakdown • 45 minutes for the English test • 60 minutes for the Math test • 35 minutes for the Science test • 35 minutes for the Reading test

  26. ACT Scores • Scores are available about 2 – 8 weeks after the test • These scores will be available through your ACT Web account

  27. ACT Scores • Scores range from 1-36 for all four areas • English usage, reading, math, and science Overall score: An average of all four scores

  28. ACT Scores Scoring • No points subtracted for wrong answers Remember • Educated guessing is highly encouraged!

  29. Helpful Websites • http://sat.collegeboard.org/home • http://www.actstudent.org/ • http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/defining-differences-between-the-sat-ii-sat-i-and-.html

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