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• PLAN shows your strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics, reading, and science.

• PLAN lets you know if you’re on target for college and career choices.

• PLAN helps you find careers that match your interests.

• PLAN helps you prepare for the 11th Grade ACT.

Why Take PLAN?

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Using Your PLAN Results Student Guide to PLAN

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• What is the Student Score Report?This individualized report details scores received on the assessment and the career plans and needs you indicated.

• What does the Student Score Report provide?➡Suggestions for improving student academic skills ➡Careers that match student interests➡ Indicators of college readiness

Student Score Report

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PLANScore Report

Side 1

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Student/School Information

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Your Scores

Did I meet the benchmark for each

assessment?

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English Mathematics Reading Science

Punctuation Pre-Algebra Prose Fiction Data Representations

Grammar and Usage

Elementary Algebra Humanities Research

Summaries

Sentence Structure Coordinate Geometry Social Sciences Conflicting

Viewpoints

Strategy Plan Geometry

Organization

Style

Subject-Area Test Content

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ACT Subject-Area Test College Course PLAN

BenchmarkACT

Benchmark

English English Composition 15 18

Mathematics College Algebra 19 22

Reading Social Sciences 18 22

Science Biology 20 22

Benchmarks

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Your Estimated ACT®

Composite Score Range

What is my estimated ACT score range?

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Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core

Is my course plan in line with what

colleges expect?

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College Readiness

Did I meet the benchmarks

(expected scores)?

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Profile for Success

Am I on track for college admission?

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Areas in Which You Would Like Additional Help

In which areas do I feel I need additional help?

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Your Career Possibilities

Which careers interest me?

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PLANScore Report

Side 2

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Review Your Answers

Which subject tests were more challenging for me?

Which subject tests were easier for me?

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Your Skills

What suggestions are given to help me improve my skills?

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www.planstudent.org

Where can I find more information online?

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When using your PLAN Score Report, ask yourself some questions:

• Am I on target for college?

• What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college?

• Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum?

• What careers interest me most?

What Do I Do Now?

Essential Questions

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✓ Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week.

✓ Keep a daily “to do” list.✓ Set goals for yourself.✓ Do your reading assignments before the material

is discussed in class.✓ Pay close attention and take good notes in class.✓ Prepare for tests during your regular study times

instead of cramming at the last minute.

Study Skills Checklist for Students

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• Take challenging college prep courses in high school.

• Explore the many career options available and think about how your career choices will affect your future.

• Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning