CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST

CLASS OF 2017

WALT SANDSTROM (A-LA)MELANIE JONES(LE -Z)

College Entrance Exams

When to Test?

Be Strategic – make a plan!Your class – 2017 has more options than

any other class.Option 1: Take ACT only. September, October, December, February,

April, June Option 2: Take “Old” SAT only. October, November, December,

January

Option 3. Take “New” SAT only. March, May, June

Option 4: Take a combination of the above.

Have I covered Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry?

Will I need to take SAT Subject Tests in the spring?

Am I a good standardized test taker?

Important Points of Consideration

The 2015-16 Testing Timeline

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Summary/Resources

SAT/ACT Study GuideWeb resources

E-PrepTest Prep coursesFree Combo Sample Tests through Kaplan

ACT/New SAT Combo (11/14/15) – registerPSAT

Registration August 31st – September 24th

Register on mypaymentsplus.com Cost is $16 Format is aligned with redesigned SAT (March 2016) National Merit Qualifying Exam Test is during school day on October 14th

College Visits

During the school day

Sign up on Naviance & print screen as pass

Important part of your search process

Important to demonstrate interest to the college

Summary/Resources

Follow us on Twitter @CBEGuidance2017Link to full detailed presentation

http://www.screencast.com/t/Mg4sjfzpcbXg E-prep accountNaviance parent accountQuestions?