PSAT
Your PSAT score counts towards college admission
TRUE or FALSE
False
How many sections are on the SAT
Three
What part of the ACT is optional?
The Essay
Colleges prefer this test over the other
Neither, they accept both equally
What 2 things are the ACT/SAT used for?
College admissions and merit based scholarships
What grade do SMCISD students start taking the PSAT?
8th Grade
How long is the SAT?
a) 2 hours and 25 minutes
b) 45 minutes
c) 3 hours
C) 3 Hours
A perfect score on the ACT is ______
36
Has a Non-Calculator Section
SAT
How many waivers can you get from Talent Search for each test?
What are the 3 sections on the PSAT?
Reading
Writing
Math
What is a perfect SAT score?
1600
The ACT is this long without the Optional Essay
a) 4 hoursb) 2 hours & 55 minutes
c) 30 minutes
B - 2 hours & 55 minutes
Which test has a penalty (counts off) for wrong answers?
Name two things schools consider when making admissions decisions, besides test scores
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Personal Essay
Letters of Recommendation
Challenging Courseload
Involvement in School or Community
The PSAT takes off points for wrong answers.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
The PSAT only counts the answers you get right, so you should try to answer every question!You can use a calculator for ALL of the Math test on the SAT
TRUE or FALSE
False
Some schools have made the ACT (and SAT) __________, meaning you are not required to submit your scores
OPTIONAL
ACT
Community Colleges have _______________, which means they typically take anyone that applies
Open Enrollement
What is the name of the scholarship students can qualify for based on their PSAT score in their Junior Year?
National Merit Scholarship
What is the name of the organization that oversees the SAT?
Name the 4 sections on the ACT:
English, Math, Reading and Science
Which is the shorter of the tests?
ACT
When should you plan to take the SAT/ACT
Spring - Junior Year
OR
Fall - Senior Year