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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE TESTING

Discover everything you need to know about college testing, including trends in academic preparation, average scores, differences between the SAT and ACT, and tips for choosing the best test for your child. Prepare for success with free and fee-based resources, and learn how test scores fit into the college admission process.

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE TESTING

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  1. EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE TESTING

  2. WHY TEST? • Guide the academic preparation • Analyze trends over a period of years concerning the academic preparation of students who take the test

  3. Dublin City Schools: SAT/ACT Based on 2009 Graduation Year: AVERAGE SAT SCORES: Critical Reading: 551 out of 800 Mathematics: 582 out of 800 Writing: 547 out of 800 AVERAGE ACT SCORES: English: 24.1 out of 36 Mathematics: 24.1 out of 36 Reading: 24.4 out of 36 Science: 23.8 out of 36 Composite: 24.2 out of 36 Source: J. Meade “ Dublin City Schools 5 Year Trends SAT/ACT”

  4. WHY TEST? Determine academic potential Test critical thinking as opposed to knowledge “A” means different things in different classes and districts Other countries test

  5. WHY TEST? Predict an applicant’s chances for academic success at a particular institution Help colleges identify & recruit students and potential scholarship recipients SAT or ACT will not be the last exam Many careers require some sort of entrance or licensing test

  6. ACT and SAT are both accepted by most colleges. • ACT Writing is recommended but may or may not be considered, check with the college. • Some schools do not use SAT or ACTFairTest finds that over 830 four-year colleges do not use the SAT I or ACT to admit substantial numbers of bachelor degree applicants.

  7. ACT • Sections • English • Math • Reading • Science Reasoning • Optional Essay: We encourage all students to take at least once • Scoring • From 1-36 • Average of four required sections

  8. SAT REASONING TEST • Sections • Math • Critical Reading (Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension) • Writing (Grammar & Essay) • Essay required • Scoring • 200-800 per section • Perfect score is now 2400

  9. WHAT’S A GOOD SCORE? • SAT average is 1500. • ACT average is around 20-21. • CSCC:Do not require for admission purposes but we encourage students to take as a back up in case plans change • OSU: Around 1230 for SAT (CR/M) 27.5 for ACT. • See scores required for merit scholarships

  10. DIFFERENCES SAT ACT • Guessing Penalty • Easy to Hard • Vocab is emphasized • Essay required • Often can Superscore • All results reported when sent • No Guessing Penalty • Mixture of difficulty • Science, Trigonometry • Essay optional • Usually cannot Superscore • Can pick and choose which results to send

  11. WHICH TEST IS THE BEST FOR MY CHILD? The SAT The ACT • Begin by looking at results from 10th grade PLAN, 11th grade PSAT and 11th grade ACT Practice Test • Slower readers • Outside-of-the-box thinkers • Better writers • Have test anxiety • Faster readers • Straight-forward thinkers • Solid at graph interpretation • Little test anxiety • Test takers tend to prefer:

  12. When to take the ACT/SAT: • Recommend for Juniors to sign up NOW for test in the late winter and spring • Ideally seniors should enter Fall with at least one test score • Most colleges will not accept scores sent after December test date of senior year

  13. SAT Subject Tests Measures knowledge in a specific subject area Required by top tier schools Consult application and school requirements Register and sit for these exams at the completion of the highest level of coursework

  14. How to Register On line (must use a credit card) Paper application (guidance offices) Set aside 1 hour to complete Utilize PSAT and PLAN to set up an account early. Pre-populates application and reduces amount of time needed to complete from.

  15. While Registering… ACT Register for Writing Test Select colleges to report scores SAT Writing included Select colleges to report scores

  16. Sending Scores Dublin City Schools does NOT report test scores nor are scores included on a student’s transcript.

  17. Free Preparation: Read, write and problem solve as much as possible Build vocabulary (www.freerice.com) Take practice tests Testing websites (ACT and College Board) Princeton Review Peterson’s

  18. Fee-Based Preparation District-wide Princeton Review Test Prep sessions offered March. Princeton Review Kaplan Private/Individual Tutors Group Classes

  19. Questions for Colleges: “When is the last day I can submit test scores to be considered for admission?” “When is the last day I can submit test scores for scholarship consideration?” “Do you ‘Super-Score’?”

  20. Admittance is More than Test Scores Colleges look at GPA, Course Selection/Rigor and Test Scores as top three criteria Top tier schools frequently turn away students who earn perfect SAT and/or ACT scores Leadership, community service, student essays and extracurricular activities are all evaluated

  21. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING • Upcoming College Meetings: January 25, 2010 “Alternative Education Programs Meeting” 7:00 PM Dublin Scioto High SchoolThis meeting is designed to provide students/parents with information about a variety of alternative educational programs such asYoung Professionals Academy (YPA), the Dublin Teachers Academy (DTA), and the Post Secondary Enrollment Program (PSEOP) February 23, 2010 “Getting Started in the College Selection Process” 7:00 PM Dublin Scioto High SchoolParents of Juniors are encouraged to attend. Topics will include researching colleges, understanding college testing, understanding admission factors, investigating campus security, and making the most of college visitations.March 8, 2010  “Information for College Bound Students with IEPs” 5:30 PM Dublin Scioto High SchoolDo I need to take my IEP to college? Will my professors be notified about my disability? Can I substitute a foreign language requirement? These and many more questions will be answered by panel representatives from various state and private colleges. The presentation will feature a question and answer format and is intended for parents, students, and staff. April 21, 2010 “Suburban Multicultural College Fair” 7-8:30 pm Vineyard Community Center , Westerville Minority Parents and Students are encouraged to attend to help in making a more informed decision about the college selection process, financial aid, and college resources that are available for minority students on college campuses.  Over 50 colleges admission, minority office and military representatives will be available to answer questions one on one with participants.

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