An overview of the SAT I,
SAT II, and ACT

 SAT stood for “Scholastic Assessment Test”
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Sections:
– Critical Reading - 800 highest possible score
– Math - 800 highest possible score
– Writing – 800 highest possible score
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Maximum Total Score: 2400
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3 hours 45 minutes
 ¼ point deducted for every wrong answer
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Cost: $41.50 Late Reg. Fee: $21.50
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Tips on Test Day

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The Essay – 25 minutes, always 1 st
-develop a point of view on an issue presented in an excerpt
-support your point of view using reasoning and examples from your reading, studies, experience, or observations
-follow the conventions of standard written
English
***must use pencil!
Sample Essay Prompt Online

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Improving Sentences
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This question type measures your ability to:
-recognize and correct faults in usage and sentence structure
-recognize effective sentences that follow the conventions of standard written English
Sample Question Online

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Identifying Sentences Errors
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This question type measures your ability to:
-recognize faults in usage
-recognize effective sentences that follow the conventions of standard written English
Example Question Online

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Improving Paragraphs
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This type of question measures your ability to:
edit and revise sentences in the context of a paragraph or entire essay
-organize and develop paragraphs in a coherent and logical manner
-apply the conventions of standard written English
Example Question Online

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Sentence Completion
 questions measure your:
-knowledge of the meanings of words
-ability to understand how the different parts of a sentence fit logically together
Example Question Online

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Passage-Based Reading
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Questions measure your:
-ability to read and think carefully about several different passages (100 to about 850 words).
-from the humanities, social studies, natural sciences, and literary fiction. The following kinds of questions may be asked about a passage:
-Vocabulary in Context
-Literal Comprehension
-Extended Reasoning
Example Question Online

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Standard Multiple Choice
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Choose your answers from the list
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Can use a calculator
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Try solving before looking at answers
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What math topics are covered?
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Example Question Online

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Student-Produced Responses
Sample Question Online

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Not required by all colleges
 one-hour multiple-choice tests given in individual subjects.
 student chooses which ones he or she will take (pick a subject you are good at)
 student may take up to three SAT Subject tests on any given date, which are the same dates as for the administration of the SAT Reasoning Test.

English
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Literature
Science
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Biology E/M
(Ecological/Molecular)
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Chemistry
 Physics
History and Social Studies
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U.S. History (formerly
American History and Social
Studies)
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World History
Mathematics
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Mathematics Level 1
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(formerly Math IC)
Mathematics Level 2
(formerly Math IIC)
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Languages
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Chinese with Listening
French
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French with Listening
German
German with Listening
 Spanish
Spanish with Listening
Modern Hebrew
Italian
Latin
Japanese with Listening
Korean with Listening

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Stands for American College Test
Sections:
-English
-Math
-Reading
-Science
-Optional Writing Test
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Takes about 4 hours
No deduction for incorrect answers
Highest Possible Score: 36
Cost: $29 Late reg. Fee = $19

 The English test is a 75-question, 45-minute test, covering:
 Standard Written English
-punctuation
grammar and usage
-sentence structure
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Rhetorical Skills
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-strategy
-organization
-style
*Spelling, vocabulary, and rote recall of rules of grammar aren't tested
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Example Questions Online

 The ACT Mathematics Test is a 60question, 60-minute test designed to:
 measure the mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken by the end of 11th grade.
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 multiple-choice questions
You need knowledge of basic formulas and computational skills, but you aren't required to know complex formulas
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You may use a calculator
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Example Questions Online

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The Reading Test is a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures your reading comprehension.
You're asked to read several texts and answer questions that show your understanding of: what is directly stated statements with implied meanings determine main ideas locate and interpret significant details understand sequences of events make comparisons
 Example Questions Online

 The Science Test is a 40-question, 35-minute test that measures the skills required in the natural sciences: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving.
 Earth science and/or physical science and a biology.
 The test presents seven sets of scientific information, each followed by a number of multiplechoice test questions. data representation (graphs, tables, and other schematic forms)
 Calculators may not be used on the Science Test.
 Example Questions Online

 The Writing Test is a 30-minute essay test that measures your writing skills —specifically those writing skills emphasized in high school
English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
 one writing prompt that will define an issue and describe two points of view on that issue.
 You respond to question and take a position on the issue
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Example Essay Prompt Online

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