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ACT, SAT SAT Subject TestsAn Introduction to College EntranceExams
Our Agenda Overview of each standardized test Ways colleges use the test scores Timeline for testing Test preparation options Test-optional colleges
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ACT
The ACT is a curriculum-based test, meant to assess students’ academicreadiness for college.The ACT is a four-part multiple choice test that measures(1) English: Usage, Mechanics, and Rhetoric(2) Mathematics: Knowledge in pre/elementary/intermediatealgebra, plane/coordinate geometry, and trigonometry(3) Reading: Comprehension in the areas of social sciences/studiesand arts & literature(4) Science: Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, andproblem-solving skills required in the natural sciencesACT
The ACT is scored on a scale of 1-36. Students receive a score for each ofthe four parts of the test, as well as a Composite/Average posite29 The average ACT score MN state average is 21.3. National average is 20.8. Highly selective schools generally consider applicants with a Compositescore of 30 or above.ACT
ACTThe ACT also has an optional Writing test; some colleges require the writing test score foradmission to their college. Students also receive a STEM score and an ELA score.The ACT Writing ScoresSubject-Level Writing Score1-12Individual Domain Scores:Ideas and Analysis2-12Development and Support2-12Organization2-12Language Use and Conventions2-12ELA Score (an average of the English,Reading andWriting tests combined)STEM Score (an average of the Math and Science tests)1-361-36
Test Fee:ACT Plus Writing 68.00ACT test (No Writing) 52.00Register online at actstudent.orgAt the time of registration, you may request scores be sent to 4 collegesfree of charge. NOTE: scores will be sent before results are known.After a test date, the fee to send scores to a college is 12.00 per testdate per score report.ACT
Colleges to which SLP students often applySchools that Recommend theWriting Portion of the ACTAugsburg UniversityGustavus Adolphus CollegeHamline UniversityUniversity of Minnesota—Twin CitiesSchools that DO NOT require theWriting Portion of the ACTBethel UniversityIowa State UniversityUniversity of KansasLoyola University ChicagoMinnesota State University MankatoUniversity of Minnesota - DuluthNorth Dakota State UniversityUniversity of North DakotaCollege of Saint BenedictSaint John’s UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin - MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin - River FallsUniversity of St. ThomasWinona State UniversityThe Writing Portion of the ACT
SAT
The SAT and SAT Subject Tests, both administered by the College Board,are meant to assess students’ academic readiness for college.The SAT test has three-parts:(1) Reading, Writing and Language: Includes text analysis,explaining words in context, expressing ideas and understandingstandard English conventions.(2) Mathematics: Includes algebra, data analysis and advancedmath(3)Optional SAT Essay: Measures reading, analysis, and writing
The SAT is scored on a 400-1600 point scale; each “section” scorerequired has a possible score of 200-800. Students receive a score for eachof the “section” parts of the test, as well as a total score.Example: Reading, Writing & LanguageMathematics670780Total 1450 Too few SLP students take the SAT for us to report an average score.MN state average is 1298.National average is 1059.Most SLP students taking the SAT tend to be those applying to highly selectivecolleges
Test Fee:SAT w/out Essay 49.50SAT w/ Essay 64.50Register online at collegeboard.comAt the time of registration, and up to nine days after the test date, youmay request scores be sent to 4 colleges free of charge. NOTE: scoreswill be sent before results are known.Afterward, the fee to send scores to a college is 12.00 per score reportwithout qualifying fee waiver.
SAT Subject Tests: individual tests offered on a variety of subjects such as math, physics,literature, world history, etc. offer students an additional opportunity to show colleges what they know andcan do.Many highly selective colleges use the SAT Subject Tests for admission, for courseplacement, and to advise students about course selection. Some selective colleges specifythe SAT Subject Tests that they require for admission or placement; others allow applicantsto choose which tests to take.Visit College Board to see a list of school that MAY use the SAT subject tests for admission orplacement. Always check the college’'s website for the most up to date information.
26 SAT Subject Test Registration Fee 26 Fee per language test with listening component 22 Fee per test for all other testsRegister online at collegeboard.comStudents typically take SAT Subject Tests in May or June, at the end ofJunior year. The tests are not offered again until October of Senior year,which may be too late if applying early action or early decision.Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date, andmay not take SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same date.
Some Colleges ‘Super Score’Super Scoring means taking the highest ACT sub scores (from each timethe student has tested) to determine a new Composite score. Somecolleges Super Score to determine college admission and/or scholarships.ACT Test1st Test Date2nd Test Date3rd Test DateBest Sub ence26242026Composite262523NEW: 27
Testing Timelines Spring 2020ACT March 24, 2020 State ACT testing day All 11th graders in the state of MN will take the ACTplus writing exam No cost Students will be pre-registeredACT:February 8, April 4, June 13, July 18(Senior year: first test is in September)
Testing Timelines - Spring 2020SAT:March 14, May 2, June 6(Senior year: first test is in October)SAT Subject Tests: May 2, June 6(Senior year: first test is in August or October)
Test Prep Options Online ACT/SAT websites Paper books andstudy materials Personal tutors Test Prep classes SLP*KaplanSylvanHuntington
Test-Optional CollegesThere are some schools across the U.S. that makestandardized test scores an ‘optional’ part of theiradmissions process; however, they may still requireofficial SAT or ACT test scores for course placement.Check college websites for their test requirements.Fairtest.org manages a list of colleges/universities that donot require standardized test scores. You can go straightto the college's website too.
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Students typically take SAT Subject Tests in May or June, at the end of Junior year. The tests are not offered again until October of Senior year, which may be too late if applying early action or early decision. Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date, and may nottake SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same date.
