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1 Preparing for Standardized Training Event Testing Presented by

2 Types of Standardized Testing SAT ACT SAT Subject Tests

3 Benefits of Taking the SAT Why Take it? A majority of colleges/universities around the world require either the SAT or ACT. SAT is universally accepted An impressive SAT score can earn you scholarships! To balance a low GPA.

4 SAT Test Dates These are only tentative dates, they may be subject to change Test Dates October 1, 2016 November 5, 2016 December 3, 2016 January 21, 2017 March 11, 2017 May June 3, Test Dates August 26, 2017 October 7, 2017 November 4, 2017 December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018

practice books In class environment, and class sizes are generally small and students

5 Preparing for the SAT Get a review book! Kaplan, Barron s, Princeton Review, etc. Take a prep course - Kaplan Prep Class Starting at $799 Online resources available SAT practice books In class environment, and class sizes are generally small and students receive individualized attention from the instructor. Register:

Study on Khan Academy App available on Google Play Store and Apple Store so you can

6 Preparing for the SAT Take the PSAT/NMSQT Take this Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior year! Sign up at your school during the fall. Study on Khan Academy App available on Google Play Store and Apple Store so you can practice anywhere! Endorsed by College Board Hundreds of practice problems, and many practice tests.

7 Registering for the SAT Register at: 1. Sign in to your free College Board account. Your parent or counselor can t register for you. 2. Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information. Make sure it s the exact name and information shown on your photo ID. 3. Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself. This takes time, but it s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you.

8 Registering for the SAT 4. Decide whether to sign up for the SAT with Essay. 5. Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements. 6. Check out, and print your Admission Ticket. If you re using a fee waiver, enter the identification number on your fee waiver card. If you ve been approved by the College Board to test with accommodations, enter the SSD number on your eligibility letter.

9 Benefits of Taking the ACT Why Take it? A majority of colleges/universities around the world require either the SAT or ACT. An impressive ACT score can earn you scholarships! To balance a low GPA.

10 ACT Test Dates These are only tentative dates, they may be subject to change Test Dates September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016 February 11, 2017 April 8, 2017 June 10, Test Dates September 9, 2017 October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 February 10, 2017 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018

11 Preparing for the ACT Get a review book! Kaplan, Barron s, Princeton Review, etc. Take a prep course - Kaplan Prep Class Starting at $799 Online resources available ACT practice books In class environment, and class sizes are generally small and students receive individualized attention from the instructor. Register:

Preparing for the ACT Utilize free ACT Resources An online

featuring real questions from previous tests. http://www.act.

products-and-services/the-act/testpreparation/act-online-prep.

12 Preparing for the ACT Utilize free ACT Resources An online resource to help students to prepare to take the ACT test, featuring real questions from previous tests. products-and-services/the-act/testpreparation/act-online-prep.html ACT Test Prep Apps Check out apps available on the Google Play and the Apple Store so you can practice anywhere!

13 Registering for the ACT Register at: 1. Sign in/create an account. Your parent or counselor can t register for you. 2. Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information. Make sure it s the exact name and information shown on your photo ID. 3. Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself. This takes time, but it s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you.

14 Registering for the ACT 4. Pay - fill in your waiver or voucher if you received one 5. Check out, and print your Admission Ticket. 6. A confirmation will be sent to your . If you re using a fee waiver, enter the identification number on your fee waiver card. If you ve been approved to test with accommodations, enter the SSD number on your eligibility letter.

15 Benefits of Taking SAT Subject Test (s) Why Take it? All Ivy League schools recommend/ require 2-3 subject tests of your choice International schools typically require 2-3 subject tests of your choice as well. UC s may recommend specific tests for specific programs.

16 SAT Subject Tests Literature United States History World History Math Level 1 Math Level 2 Biology E/M Chemistry Physics French (R) German (R) Modern Hebrew (R) Italian (R) Latin (R) Spanish (R) * R means reading only Chinese (R/L) French (R/L) German (R/L) Japanese (R/L) Korean (R/L) Spanish (R/L) * R/L means reading and listening

17 SAT Subject Test Test Dates a/sat_subject_test_dates.htm You can take up to 3 Subject Tests per test date. You CANNOT take the SAT and the SAT Subject Test(s) on the same test day

18 ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it! * District Education 18

19 Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Broneka Kovarkez, District College EXPO Coordinator, * District Education 19

College Entrance Testing:

College Entrance Testing: SATs, ACTs, Subject Tests, and test-optional schools College & Career Day April 1, 2017 Today s Workshop Goal: Learn about different college entrance exams to develop a testing