College PlanningWhat is the value of an SAT Score?

Making your scores count!

Mrs. Beth MooreWCPS College Readiness Specialist

What are mid-range scores?

For ALL freshman

enrolled at the

school there are

25% that scored

higher and 25% that

scored lower

High performers get $

Mid Range SAT ACT Mid Range SAT ACT

Math Verbal Writing Math Verbal Writing

Maryland Public Popular out-of-state

Bowie State University 460-520 470-530 430-500 Gettysburg College 610-690 610-690

Choppin State University 400-470 400-460Penn State University: Main Campus 530-630 560-670 540-640

Frostburg State University 440-540 440-540 420-520 17-18 Penn State University: Mont Alto 410-520 410-530 400-500

Morgan State University 410-490 410-490 400-480 15-19 Shepherd University 460-560 450-540 19-24

Salisbury University 530-600 540-620 530-600 22-26 Shippensburg University 440-530 440-540 420-510 17-22

St. Mary's College of Maryland 560-680 540-650 550-670 University of Virginia 610-720 630-740 620-720 28-32

Towson University 490-580 500-590 500-590 21-25 Virginia Tech 540-640 570-670 540-630

University of Baltimore 430-540 420-510 410-520 16-20 West Virginia University 490-570 480-590 21-26University of Maryland: Baltimore County 540-640 570-670 530-630 24-29

University of Maryland: College Park 580-680 610-720 28-32 Maryland Private

University of Maryland: Eastern Shore 390-470 390-480 380-460 16-19 Hood 490-600 480-600 470-590 20-22

McDaniel 490-610 500-610 20-27

Ivy Johns Hopkins 640-740 670-770 650-750 30-33

University of Pennsylvania 660-750 690-780 670-770 30-34

Scores for college admission

State Universityestimated annual cost of attendance tuition + room and board= $24,736

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Net Price Cal

culator

GPA 3.2 / SAT 1050estimated grant and aid = $7,250

Compare the net price for each of your colleges

through the College Board site.

GPA 3.2 / SAT 1320estimated grant and gift aid = $9,650

What is your SAT score worth?

GPA 3.75 / SAT 1320estimated grant and gift aid = $11,300

What is your GPA worth?

GPA 3.8 / SAT 1340 / ACT 30$12,500 for 4 years

Search each college

webpage for

scholarships

* Expected Family Contribution from FAFSA

GPA 3.5 / SAT 1220 / ACT 27$6,000 for 4 years

What is the value

of preparing

for the SAT?

PSAT / NMSQT®

You took the PSAT so you are ready for

My College QuickStart™• See your scores and your projected SAT score• Review questions you got wrong - and why• Practice for the NMSQT or the SAT • Focus your study time• Save your college searches

Hints: 1. Use your school username and

student ID as your log-in so you can remember it!

2. Lost your score code? See your counselor.

3. Show your determination and use the TCA program to prepare.

SAT® Spring of Junior year

Skills Insight - Focus on your weaknesses (not what you already know) to increase your score. Select a subject and a score range.Free Practice - Make a study plan.

Hints: 1. Before you pay to take the SAT, see your counselor for a free practice test. 2. Your results are directly linked to your effort. See your counselor, set your goals,

make a study plan, and GO FOR IT!

Ready to step-up your game?5 Steps to Success with TCA's Online Courses

1. Understand the test reduce your stress when you know what to expect

2. Take a full-length test understand your skills and weaknesses

3. Score and analyze enter your answers to get a score and skill report

4. Review skill deficiencies practice with targeted lessons and quizzes

5. Rework Diagnostic Test develop your test taking strategies and build your confidence

Hints: 1. Every WCPS High School

student has a TCA account

2. Both Username and Password are your Student ID

3. See your College Prep Teacher or Counselor to schedule a practice test

4. Just 10 hours of quality time in TCA can increase your SAT score by over 100 points!

TCA FinalPrep Block 2 hours to reviewthe week before your test.

ACT® an alternative college entrance exam

• The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school.

• The ACT has up to 5 components: English, mathematics, reading, science, and an optional writing test.

• The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.

Quality resources to help you reach your college goals are just a few clicks away.

w w w . Y o u r F u t u r e S t a r t s N o w W C P S . c o m

Or visit the WCPS homepage and click on: College and Career Readiness

Questions?

How do I navigate the road to college?

Speak with your College Prep Teacher, Career

Tech, Counselor, or contact WCPS College

Readiness Specialist – Mrs. Moore