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SAT & ACT

SAT & ACT. (In a nutshell). Key Questions 1. Why are these tests important (or are they?) 2. What’s the difference between them? 3. When should students take them? 4.Wait – aren’t they changing soon? 5. How about the HOPE Scholarship 6. How to prepare.

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SAT & ACT

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  1. SAT & ACT (In a nutshell)

  2. Key Questions1. Why are these tests important (or are they?)2. What’s the difference between them?3. When should students take them?4.Wait – aren’t they changing soon?5. How about the HOPE Scholarship6. How to prepare

  3. Why Bother?For All Students – Public, private, homeschooled – Acceptance, Honors Programs, Scholarship $For homeschoolers – same as above, plus: -LEGITIMACY -HOPE consideration

  4. Content & Differences ACT SAT • Designed as an achievement test • 5 parts: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and optional Writing (Essay) • Math goes up to trigonometry (though very limited) • No guessing penalty/scored on # of correct answers • Historically, more common in the middle and southern regions of the U.S. • Less time for problems, but less abstract thinking required • Top score: 2400 • More of an aptitude test testing reasoning & verbal abilities • 3 parts: Writing (including mandatory essay), Math, Critical Reading • Math goes up to Algebra II • Student loses ¼ point for incorrect answers • Historically, more common on both coasts • More reliant on vocabulary & abstract thinking • Top score: 36 (Composite Score)

  5. So, what does that mean?(Which one is easier?)It really depends on the student (really!)Best course of action:-Try practice tests (sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-test, actstudent.org/testprep, 4tests.com) -Know your student (great vocabulary, problem solver, SAT), (good student, lower vocabulary, less of an abstract thinker, ACT)-Think about time (less time per question on the ACT makes it a poor fit for students who like to take their time.)**But what about the science section? Or trig on the ACT? Doesn’t that mean it’s harder?

  6. ACT Predictability

  7. When to Take The Tests When They’re Offered: The SAT is offered nationally 7 times in October, November, December, January, March (or April), May and June. SAT registration deadlines fall approximately 5 weeks before each test date. Register online at www.collegeboard.com. The ACT is offered nationally every year in October, December, February, April, and June. It is also given in September in select cities. Registration deadlines fall approximately five weeks before each test date. Register online atwww.act.org.

  8. When to Take The Tests Recommendation: *A note about the PSAT (October Junior year) Junior year – January (SAT) or February (ACT) with a possible 2nd time in May or June Senior year – October, November or December if needed But what about 7th grade or every year throughout high school? SAT Registration/Info: www.collegeboard.com ACT Registration/Info: www.actstudent.org PSAT: Sign up through private or public school/Watch for info from NIPA (Northeast Independent Preparatory Academy) on homeschool loops

  9. New Tests? SAT – spring 2016 – shorter, optional essay, simplified vocabulary, narrowed down math, no penalty for guessing (graduating class of 2017 affected in their junior year) PSAT – fall 2015 – to bring in line with SAT ACT – going digital (gradually) spring 2015 along with scoring changes and more info provided on writing test

  10. HOPE Scholarships & test scores From the Georgia Student Finance Commission regarding the implementation of HB 810 which was signed into law in April: With the passing of HB 810, a student who graduates on or after July 1, 2014, from an unaccredited high school or completes an unaccredited home study program, or earned a GED (General Education Development) diploma in Georgia after June 30, 1993 may qualify for the HOPE Scholarship as an entering college freshman if such student scores in or above the national composite 80th percentile on the SAT or ACT tests. A minimum composite score of 1780 on the SAT or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT is required to meet these criteria. The minimum composite score must come from a single test administration. 

  11. Preparation?#1 – A solid handle on high school subjects#2 – Overall test familiarity#3 – Practice with actual test questionshttp://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-dayhttp://www.actstudent.org/testprep/Apps (tons!) – Android or Apple – Play or App Store

  12. Resources/Contact Info SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.act.org Hope Scholarship Info/Application: www. gacollege411.org Georgia Student Finance Commission: www. gsfc.org Teresa Stanton L.E.O. (Lifelong Educational Opportunities) www.lifelongeducationalopps.com teresa@notnats.com Cindy Felso Real Learning Atlanta www.reallearningatlanta.com cindy@reallearningatlanta.com

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