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ACT/SAT Information
General Information
ACT/SAT It is recommended that students take the ACT/SAT in DECEMBER of their Junior year!!
*IF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH PLAN, THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A TEST FEE WAIVER. PICK UP IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE
Understanding your ACT score report: Interactive Tool
Instantly convert your ACT and SAT scores
$67.00 with Writing
knowledge/skills test
no penalty for wrong answers
math questions simple and familiar
geometry formulas not provided
does not test vocabulary
has a Science Section
essay is optional BUT students should complete
The ACT is good for kids who are concrete thinkers, want to know how to do the problems, and do well in school. It suits students who work quickly or are stronger in math and science or may not have strong vocabularies.
*Not required for community college admissions
ACT
https://www.actexampracticetests.com/
http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/act
www.free-test-online.com/act-test
www.zinch.com/shmoop-free-test-prep
http://www.tutorpace.com/practice-tests
https://ivypanda.com/blog/free-online-tests/
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TEST PREP
ACT Academy can be found on ACT.org and is FREE!!
Kaplan, Princeton Review and Test Masters offer test prep courses but usually at a COST!
Visit www.kaptest.com/hsevents to see what is available!
COMPARE YOUR SCORES
WHAT SCORE DO YOU NEED?
PREP WITH KAPLAN'S FREE GUIDE
https://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/journey-to-college
PARENT Link:
https://parents.collegeboard.org/
$64.50 with Essay
No longer a penalty for getting questions wrong-students should make the best educated guess
MATH questions - mastery of Algebra and increased Trig. - less geometry - more problem solving and data analysis than ACT - questions with use and without use of calculator
VOCABULARY - now embedded for use of context clues
ESSAY - now optional but most college require
Science and Social Studies embedded in questions not a separate section
The SAT is good for kids who struggle with time limits and have a hard time spotting details when reading and struggle with geometry. It is a good choice for student who excel with writing analytical essays. It works well for students who may think more slowly or do not memorize formulas easily.
*Not required for community college admissions
SAT
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/sat
www.zinch.com/shmoop-free-test-pre
http://www.tutorpace.com/practice-tests
https://ivypanda.com/blog/free-online-tests/
Get FREE access to 99th percentile instruction, practice tests, and social elements!
The Ulitimate SAT Essay Study Guide Tips & Reveiw
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https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
College Application Fee Waivers
To have a college application fee waived, students must submit their fee waiver directly to the college they are applying to (NOT to the College Board/ACT).
Most colleges and universities define eligibility for a college application fee waiver as being eligible for or having received a fee waiver for a test such as the ACT/SAT or an SAT Subject Test, participating in the National School Lunch Program, or receiving public assistance.
Before using a fee waiver, students should check the list of participating schools to ensure that it will be accepted. Colleges that cooperate with the ACT/SAT Fee-Waiver Service are not required to waive their application fees, and some may request additional information before considering or honoring the waiver.
For More Information
Phone: 866-756-7346 (students)
Phone: 888-SAT-HELP (728-4357) (counselors)
FREE Ebooks:
The Best ACT Advice You Can Get: https://www.prepscholar.com/act/l/tour_sat_guide
Compare ACT Prep Methods: https://www.prepscholar.com/act/l/compare_methods_prep
Choosing the Right ACT On-Line Prep: https://www.prepscholar.com/act/l/best_online_prep
Your ACT Score and College: https://www.prepscholar.com/act/s/resources/test_importance
Calculate your ACT Target Score: https://www.prepscholar.com/act/s/resources/score_target
ACT Practice Tests: https://www.prepscholar.com/act/s/resources/practice_tests
The Best SAT Advice You Can Get: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/l/tour_sat_guide
Compare SAT Prep Methods: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/l/compare_methods_prep
Choosing the Right SAT On-Line Prep: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/l/best_online_prep
Your SAT Score and College: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/resources/test_importance
Calculate Your SAT Target Score: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/resources/score_target
200 SAT Vocabulary Flashcards: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/resources/vocab
SAT Practice Tests: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/resources/practice_tests
Tutorials and Test Prep
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