SAT and ACT The clock is ticking!

1. SAT and ACTThe clock is ticking! Senior Advisory August, 2013

2. Structure of Each Test Review SAT ACT • Ten Sections: • 3 Critical Reading • 3 Math • 3 Writing • 1 Experimental (masked to look like a regular section) • Five Sections: • English • Math • Reading • Science • Optional: Writing (required by most colleges) • 1 Experimental section (only added on certain test dates)

3. Test Content Review SAT ACT • Math – up to Geometry & Algebra II • Reading – sentence completion, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension • Writing – grammar usage, word choice and essay writing • Math – up to Trigonometry • Science – charts, graphs and data interpretation • Reading – four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities and Natural Science • English – grammar • Writing – persuasive essay

4. Testing Time SAT ACT • 3 hours, 45 minutes – including an un-scored 25 minute experimental section • 2 hours, 55 minutes (optional 30-minute writing section)

5. Cost SAT ACT • $51.00 • There are some fee waivers available for the school year. • If you are registered for free or reduced lunch you would qualify for a waiver. • See the counseling office for details. • $36.50 without writing • $52.50 with writing section • There are some fee waivers available for the school year. • If you are registered for free or reduced lunch you would qualify for a waiver. • See the counseling office for details.

6. Why should you take it (again)? • It is a college entrance exam – 4-year colleges require it. • If you did take it last Spring, look at your scores compared to the school you want to apply (Freshman Profile). • Sample: • https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg02_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=713 • Chances are you will IMPROVE!

7. Side Note…… • It is the beginning of the school year – you need to file a FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH FORM each year. • Even if you never eat in the cafeteria – it can benefit you with these tests AS WELL AS college applications. • Please stop by the front office and pick up a form if you haven’t done so already. • IT’S IMPORTANT!!!!!

8. When do I take these exams? SAT ACT • October 5th Test Date – REGISTRATION DEADLINE = September 6th • November 2nd Test Date– REGISTRATION DEADLINE = October 3rd • This is the last exam given at FBHS for Fall 2014 Admissions • Go by the counseling office for help • Otherwise go to: • www.collegeboard.com • October 26th Test Date - REGISTRATION DEADLINE = September 27th • Go by the counseling office for help • Otherwise go to: • www.actstudent.org

9. If time allows: • Check out the question of the day: • SAT = http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day • ACT = http://www.actstudent.org/qotd/ • Time permitting, wander through the sites.

10. Next Steps: • If you think you might apply to a 4-year college or university, it is a good idea to take one of these exams and see how you do. • See someone in the counseling office for help with registration. You are more than welcome to do it at home (need credit card if you don’t have a waiver), but we can help and have fee waivers (with qualifications & while supplies last). • DON’T PROCRASTINATE – The counselors only have 2 computers!!!!!