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PSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test
This test measures critical reading, math problem solving, and writing
skills. The PSAT consists of two verbal sections, two math sections, and
one writing skills section. PSAT scoring is 20 - 80. The selection index
is the addition of the verbal score, math score, and writing skills score.
This test is taken in October of the junior year and is an indicator of
how a student will perform on the SAT. The PSAT is also used to identify
National Merit/National Achievement Scholars.
SAT I: Reasoning Test
This three hour test measures students' verbal and mathematical reasoning
abilities that develop over time. The SAT is primarily a multiple choice
test and consists of two verbal sections, two math sections, and one additional
math section with student generated answers. SAT scoring scale is 200 -
800. This test is taken in the spring of the junior year and/or the fall
of the senior year. The SAT I is used as part of the application process
for admission to college. Students may register for SAT I by completing
a registration form available in the guidance office, or Online (credit
card required) -
www.collegeboard.org.
For additional testing, students may re-register by phone (credit card required)
- 1.800.SAT.SCORE.
SAT II: Subject Tests
Subject tests measure students' knowledge and skills in a particular
academic discipline and their ability to apply this knowledge. Each test
is a one hour multiple choice assessment with the exception of Writing which
includes a writing sample. SAT II scoring scale is 200 - 800. Subject tests
may be taken in the spring of the junior year or the fall of the senior
year. Some selective colleges require SAT II for admission purposes. These
schools usually require three tests: Writing and two others of the student's
choice. Students are encouraged to take SAT II in subjects in which they
excel. Three SAT II tests may be taken on the same day. Score Choice is
an option students may choose when registering for SAT II. It lets students
put a hold on all of their SAT II: Subject Tests scores. After they review
their scores, they can decide whether to release any of their scores to
colleges. Students may register for SAT II by completing a registration
form available in the guidance office, or Online (credit card required)
- www.collegeboard.org. Students
who have previously registered for either SAT I or SAT II may re-register
by phone (credit card required) 1.800.SAT.SCORE.
PLAN Test
PLAN helps tenth graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career
success and provides information needed to address school districts' high-priority
issues. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic
development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school
and post-graduation years. PLAN can help all students-those who are college bound as well as those
who are likely to enter the workforce directly after high school. Typically, PLAN is administered in the fall of the sophomore year.
ACT Assessment
click here for a copy of the flyer
for the Test Prep for the ACT Fall 2008
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the ACT Winter 2008
click here for a copy of the flyer for the Test Prep for
the ACT Spring 2009
The ACT is an assessment which measures skills necessary for college
coursework. The ACT consists of tests in four areas: English, mathematics,
reading, and science reasoning. Each of these tests contain multiple choice
questions and students are instructed to choose the best answer. ACT score
scale is 1 - 36. This test is taken in the spring of the junior year and/or
the fall of the senior year. The ACT is accepted by most colleges and is
used as part of the application process for admission to college. Students
may register for the ACT by completing registration forms available in the
guidance office or Online (credit card required) -www.act.org.
For additional testing, students may re-register by phone (credit card required)
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