SCT Junior Assembly

Mr. Zappala

ACT vs. SAT

ACT– English– Math– Reading– Science– Writing (optional)

SAT I– Reasoning– Critical Reading– Math– Writing-essay

SAT II (Subject tests)– English– History– Math (level 1 & 2)– Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)-

Molecular/Ecological– Languages (at least 2 years of study– Math level 1 (3 yrs. of math)– Math level 2 (3 yrs plus trigonometry and/or

pre-calculus)

ACT vs. SAT – Benchmark Scores

ACT– English 18– Math 22– Reading 21– Science24

SAT II– Score range for each

test: 200-800– Average score: 500

each or 1500 total

ACT vs. SAT

ACT– On-line prep option– www.actstudent.org

SAT– On-line prep– Subject tests: ask teacher– www.collegeboard.com/quickstart– www.collegboard.com/subjecttests– www.collegeboard.com/register

Test Day Reminders

Materials Picture ID Supplies Things to avoid Testing hints Cancellation of scores-Ask test center

supervisor for SAT request to cancel scores.

Score Report

Online score report-www.collegeboard.com/mysat-shows scores from all previous administrations. Review performance by section. Receive career/major search based on performance.

QAS-Record of questions from specific test administrations, level of difficulty and correct answers

SAS-Reports difficulty of each question and if it was answered corectly

Student score report-2-3 weeks online On-line/phone-fee Send scores to 4 institutions (initially) Score Choice/scorelist

ACT Test Date

Waivers Registration Test Date Nov.4 Dec.10

SAT Test Dates (www.collegeboard.com)

WaiverRegistration Test DateNov. 8 Dec. 3Dec. 30 Jan. 28th

Feb. 10 March 10April 6 May 5th

May 8th June 2nd

SAT Prep

Private Format/content-Acceptable educational

practices and standards CollegeBoard.com/practice www.collegeboard.com/skillsinsight

College Application Timelines

California State University (CSU)– October 1 – November 30– Apply on-line @ www.csumentor.com

University of California (UC)

- November 1-30

- Apply on line @ www.universityofcalifornia.com

EAP Program

Math-Conducted at STAR administration English-Conducted at STAR administration More EAP info.-www.calstate.edu/eap Not college English ready? www.csuenglishsuccess.org Mdtp.ucsd.edu-Test to determine readiness for

college math Exempt Conditionally Exempt

College field trips

To be determined Visit colleges during Junior year and during

Summer before senior year

Scholarships

CSS/Financial Aid Profile SAT Student Search Service-At time of SAT registration Questionaire-Send academic info. activities/plans Private/public Resources – Colleges & Universities Counseling Assistance websites

Financial Aid

FAFSA-fsapubs.org/www.fafsa.ed.gov Cal Grants Pell Grants Bog Waiver University generated Cash for college workshops

College Search

www.collegeboard.com/mysat

-Determine colleges/majors/careers based on scores

-www.aiccu.edu-independent college search

www.collegeboard.com– When to begin– How to begin– Timeline– Financial Aid

Seven Excuses to NOT go to College

Nobody in my family has gone to college I’ve been in school 12 years. That’s enough!

I just want a good job I can’t afford college I don’t know how to apply or where to go I don’t know what I want to study I won’t fit in College is too hard for me

Community Service

When to begin Documenting # of hours Where to do your hours Level of importance

Fast track @ Mesa

Qualifications Times Classes Credit

Graduation Requirements

Credit checks Required classes Electives Small school requirements Night school Summer school Behavioral requirements

College Fair

Cal Soap Oct. 26th 6:00 pm-Scottish Rite Center National college fair National Hispanic college fair

PSAT/NMSQT

Importance www.collegeboard.com/psat CollegeBoard.com/quickstart