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EPSO & ACT: Your Path to College Success

Explore over 30 EPSO courses at CHS including AP, dual enrollment, and industry certifications. Learn about the ACT testing, scoring, and how it impacts college admissions and scholarships. Discover ACT resources and tools to prepare for the exam. Understand the importance of the ACT composite score and how to improve it through retesting. Mark your calendar for the upcoming statewide testing date on March 20, 2018. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! Contact Mandy Rominger, the junior counselor, for more information.

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EPSO & ACT: Your Path to College Success

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  1. Welcome Junior ParentsOctober 19, 2017Mandy Rominger, Junior Counselormrominger@clevelandschools.org

  2. EPSO – Early Post Secondary OpportunitiesOver 30 EPSO courses at CHS: Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Enrollment: Lee or CSCC Statewide Dual Credit Local Dual Credit Industry Certification

  3. Finals for the Fall Semester • December 19 AND December 20 • Finals are required and can not be taken early.

  4. The ACT Cleveland High School Statewide Testing: March 20, 2018

  5. What is the ACT? • The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: • English • Mathematics • Reading • Science • The Act includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break. (Exception if you choose to take the writing portion. This would add 40 min to the test.) • ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US. • The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices. You must list these when you register.

  6. The ACT consist of four multiple-choice tests: • The content of what each test will measure can be found at actstudent.org • Optional Writing Test: 1 Prompt with 40 minutes (not included in statewide testing)

  7. ACT Scores can range from 1-36 2016 CHS average was 19.9 TN Lottery requires 21 (or 3.0 GPA) Lee University minimum admission score is 17 Lee 2016 ACT Average of entering freshman was a 24.4 UTC minimum admission score is 18 UTC 2016 ACT Average of entering freshman was a 23.7 What score does my student need?

  8. ACT and Scholarship Money

  9. How is it scored? Score Report Example Correct answers are converted into a score that ranges from 1 to 36. Only correct answers are counted. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, answering every questions is encouraged. Composite scores are the average of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.

  10. A score at or above the ACT College Readiness Benchmarkindicates at least a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higheror about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in thecorresponding first-year college course.

  11. Prepare with ACT Resources: actstudent.org Download or view the free Preparing for the ACT practice test bookletCheckout the ACT Question of the DayACT Online Prep: available to purchase

  12. Cleveland High School Resources • Within core courses – Courses are aligned to TN State Standards and ACT Standards. • Sophomore and Junior Level Climb Classes • ACT Blitz: review sessions • Occurs during long lunches • TBA prior to Statewide testing

  13. Retesting • Expected Composite Score on a retest • 21% No change • 22% Decreased • 57% Increase • You can take the ACT a maximum of 12 times • Some colleges “super score” • Many students take it at least twice • You can register for national tests dates at actstudent.org • Registration fee is $46.00*, with writing is $62.50 *Fee waivers available to qualifying families. See your Counselor for details.

  14. SAVE THE DATE: March 20, 2018 State-wide testing is free to all Junior students.Students do not have to “sign-up” for the testing date at CHS.actstudent.org – Resource for FAQ

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