PENN FOSTER WEBINAR SERIES SESSION 2: ACING THE SAT AND ACT

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THE SAT & ACT

WHAT ARE THEY?

The two most widely used college admissions tests

Tests what students know and how well they can apply that knowledge

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WHO SHOULD TAKE THEM?

Before registering, consider your college plans. Some community colleges, technical

schools, and others DO NOT require the SAT or ACT. Instead they may require some other type of admission test which you would set up through the college itself

COLLEGE-BOUND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Typically, you can find this information on the Admissions section of the college’s website THE SAT & ACT

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WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THEM?

1st take during the spring of their junior

year & again during the fall of their senior year

A year to a year and a half before you plan on

entering college.

PENN FOSTER STUDENTS

TYPICALLY

The SAT and ACT are offered several times a year

When the majority of your core courses are

completed

WE RECOMMEND

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What’s the difference? SAT ACT

Score Range 600-2,400 1-36

Sections Math

Critical Reading Writing

Math English

Reading Science

Writing (optional)

Guessing Penalty of -¼ point No penalty

Time Limit 3 hours 45 minutes

2 hours 55 minutes

ACT SAT

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Which one should I take?

Take a few practice tests Consider registering for the PLAN or PSAT

Most schools will accept either one, so

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

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How do I register?

ACT www.ACTstudent.org

Deadline is a little over a month before the test

date

$36.50 (without writing) $52.50 (with writing)

SAT www.sat.collegeboard.org

Deadline is typically 1 month before the test

date

$51.00

Registration for both tests is done online

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www.vocabahead.com www.number2.com

www.sparknotes.com www.majortests.com

www.testpreppractice.net www.march2success.com/index.cfm

www.vocabulary.co.il

How should I prepare? Question of the Day -

Follow on Twitter

Practice Tests and Questions

Study Guides for purchase

Other Websites

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What score do I need to achieve?

Most universities will indicate median SAT/ACT range

Select “College Search”

If you have some prospective schools in mind, visit www.collegeboard.org

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CALCULATOR

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

ADMISSION TICKET

SNACK (FOR YOUR BREAK)

CONSIDER WEARING A WATCH

Basic, Scientific, and select Graphing

Calculators ARE allowed – BRING ONE, it will save

you time

What to expect & bring on the day of the test

Note: ACT has more strict calculator

guidelines so be sure to check the website

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ANY QUESTIONS?

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