TESTINGSAT, SAT II, ACT, ASVAB

What is the SAT?

• The SAT is a college admissions test given by the College Board

• Required by four-year universities; most will allow you to take either the SAT or ACT

• Reasoning test – tests your ability to think and problem-solve

• Tests your knowledge of reading, writing, and math• Register online at www.collegeboard.com• Paper copies available in the career center

in the library

What is the ACT?• The ACT is a college admissions test

• Required by four-year universities; most will allow you to take either the SAT or ACT

• Tests your knowledge of reading, writing, math, and science

• Register online at www.actstudent.org

• Paper copies available in the career center in the library

Benefits of SAT/ACT

• Could help you qualify for a college scholarship

• Helps you figure out what colleges to consider

• Gives you experience taking a timed test

SAT vs. ACT

SAT/ACT FACTS• Students on free/reduced lunch can take both

tests for free; ask your counselor for a fee waiver

• Most universities will accept either test

• Take both tests if you can; you might do better on one than the other

• Community colleges do not require the SAT or ACT; they require the COMPASS or THEA only

What is the SAT II?• The SAT II is a subject-specific test• This test is taken after the SAT reasoning test• The SAT II is required by some universities for

specific majors• Available tests are:

Literature U.S. History World History Math Level 1 Math Level 2 Biology/EM Chemistry Physics French French with Listening

German German with Listening Spanish Spanish with Listening Modern Hebrew Italian Latin Chinese with Listening Japanese

SAT I (Reasoning), SAT II (Subject)

www.collegeboard.com

TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE

October 9, 2010 September 10

November 6, 2010 October 8

December 4, 2010 November 5

January 22, 2011 December 23

March 12, 2011 February 11

May 17, 2011 April 8

June 4, 2011 May 6

(Tests will be offered at Cy Creek this year!)

ACT

www.actstudent.org

2010-2011

TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE

September 11, 2010 August 6

October 23, 2010 September 17

December 11, 2010 November 5

February 12, 2011 January 7

April 9, 2011 March 4

June 11, 2011 May 6

(Tests are not offered at Cy Creek this year)

What is the ASVAB?• The ASVAB is a free aptitude test.

• It also has an extensive career-exploration component

• It is given once per year, in November, at CCHS.

• Results are received within about 2 weeks and are interpreted with students by an education specialist

• Aptitude scores are matched with career interests to provide students with hundreds of career suggestions

• See your counselor to sign up

Benefits of the ASVAB• Helps you figure out what careers to

consider

• Gives you experience taking an aptitude

test – tells you in what areas you may excel

• You can enter your scores online at the ASVAB website to get a list of occupations and career details

• Website is http://www.asvabprogram.com/

THE EIGHT ASVAB TEST AREAS:

•General Science •Arithmetic Reasoning •Word Knowledge •Paragraph Comprehension•Mathematics Knowledge•Electronics Information•Auto and Shop Information •Mechanical Comprehension

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