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Postsecondary Testing Options

Postsecondary Testing Options. Which one is right for you?. Preparation is key!. High School Coursework. English Math Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Math higher than Geometry Science Biology, Chemistry and Physics. ACT. Used for admissions at 4-year colleges/universities.

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Postsecondary Testing Options

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  1. Postsecondary Testing Options Which one is right for you?

  2. Preparation is key!

  3. High School Coursework • English • Math • Algebra I • Algebra II • Geometry • Math higher than Geometry • Science • Biology, Chemistry and Physics

  4. ACT • Used for admissions at 4-year colleges/universities. • Composite score of 20 required for UNL, UNO, and UNK • Used for placement if attending a community college and then transferring to a 4-year college/university.

  5. Components • English (Usage/Mechanics; Rhetorical Skills) • Math (Pre-algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry & Trigonometry) • Reading Comprehension (4 reading selections: Social Studies, Natural Sciences, Prose Fiction, Humanities) • Science Reasoning (Data Representation, Research Summaries, Conflicting Viewpoints)

  6. Optional Writing Test • Extra ½ hour test at the end of the regular ACT test • Extra cost • No colleges or universities in Nebraska require the writing test. • Score does not help or hurt your regular ACT score.

  7. ACT Pilot Columbus High School is one of 8 schools in Nebraska that is part of a pilot program giving the ACT to all juniors. • This year, all juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, March19. • In February and early March, test prep for the ACT will be provided.

  8. Other times to take the ACT? • 6 test dates each year • September • October • December of senior year – last one for scholarship purposes • February • April • June

  9. When to take the ACT? • You should be finished with the following math classes: • Algebra I • Algebra II • Geometry • Helpful if you have completed or are in Physics

  10. Benchmarks for College Readiness • PLAN • English – 15 • Math – 19 • Reading – 17 • Science Reasoning – 21 • ACT • English – 18 • Math – 22 • Reading – 21 • Science Reasoning – 24

  11. Registration • ACT • Online at www.actstudent.org • $35 • COMPASS/ASSET • Schedule appointment by contacting CCC • No cost

  12. Requirements to register for ACT • High School Code - 280525 • Test Center Code • College Codes (where you want your scores to be sent) • UNL requires scores be sent directly from ACT; other schools will accept scores from your transcript • High School courses/grades information

  13. ACT Prep • During lunch • Science – the week before ACT tests • Math – the week of ACT tests • John Baylor Test Prep • Online opportunities • www.number2.com • www.actstudent.org

  14. COMPASS/ASSET • COMPASS – computerized • ASSET – pencil/paper • Used by community colleges for placement. • Some technical programs require a minimum score – usually in math

  15. Components • Writing • Reading • Math COMPASS/ASSET Prep http://www.act.org/compass/sample/

  16. Who should take the COMPASS/ASSET test? • Students enrolled in US History II Dual Credit or other dual credit courses (not Spanish) for Semester 2, if you want to register for college credit. • Students planning to attend a community college and not transfer to a 4-year college.

  17. Take the ACT seriously each and every time you take the test. Questions??

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