Post on 30-Dec-2015
Planning Night Testing
JUNIORS
West Morris Central Guidance Department
www.wmchs.org
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT in spring (a “must” for early action/early decision candidates)
SAT Subject Test students are responsible for knowing what subject tests are required by each school to which you are applying.
FYI…High School Proficiency Assessment Test (HSPA)
Various Testing for Junior Year
PSAT Measures
– Critical Reading Skills– Math Problem-Solving
Skills– Writing Skills
Score 20-80
Qualifying Test– National Merit Scholarship
Program
PLAN = Pre-ACT
PLAN
ACT Information
ACT-SAT Concordance
SAT Reasoning Test Measures Aptitude
– Verbal– Math – Writing
Score 200-800 Administered seven times each
year– recommended spring of junior year and possibly Oct. of senior year
Testing Center: WMC Register at:
www.collegeboard.com School Code: 310-227
ACT College Admissions Test, assesses high school
students general educational development and ability to do college work– English– Math– Reading– Science
Score 1-36 Testing Center: WMC is a test center (April,
June 2010) Register at www.actstudent.org Students who are not satisfied with their PSAT
scores should speak to their counselors about including ACT scores with their academic credentials
SAT/ACT COMPARISON
SAT ¼ point deducted for each incorrect
answer. Total testing time: 205 minutes
(includes 25 min. experimental section)
Required writing component Math – two 25 minute sections, one
20 minute section. Critical Reading – two 25 minute
sections, one 20 min. section. Writing – 60 minutes
ACT Does not deduct points for
incorrect answers. Total testing time: 205 minutes
(plus writing) Writing component optional English section – 45 minutes Math section – 60 minutes Reading section – 35 minutes Science section – 35 minutes Writing (optional) – 30 minutes
SAT/ACT
SAT Cost = $45.00 Can choose which test
scores colleges see (cannot mix scores from different test dates)
ACT Cost = $32 w/out writing;
$47 w/writing Can choose which test
scores colleges see. Very reading
comprehension intensive. Can be accepted by some
schools in place of SAT subject tests.
SAT Subject Test Measures Competency in
Subject Areas--22 Subject Tests Available
Some colleges may require SAT Subject Tests in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test
Score 200-800 Testing Center: WMC Take up to 3 on one test date Refer to
www.collegeboard.com for a listing of tests offered and testing dates
HSPA (High School Proficiency Assessment)
Measures Achievement– Language Arts/Literacy
– Mathematics
– Science
Score: 200 indicates proficiency
March Administration (Junior Year)
Testing Center: WMC Cost: N/A
•Graduation Requirement
AP Measures Competency in
Subject Areas Score 1-5 May Administration Testing Center: WMC High scores can result in
college credit or advanced placement in subject areas after students are accepted to college
Preparing Student for Test Day
Good Night Sleep Eat a Healthy
Breakfast Arrive on Time Pencils, Pens,
Calculator RELAX!!! Do Your
Best!
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