Adventures In Education (AIETM)
Test-Related Vocabulary List
ACT
The ACT Assessment is a college entrance exam composed of four 25-50 minute tests in academic areas (English
usage, mathematics, reading, and social science reasoning). Scores are reported on a scale of 1-36 for each
academic area, as well as a composite score that averages the four tests. In addition to using the ACT composite
score as part of the admissions process, some colleges may award college course credit for ACT individual tests in
the academic areas.
AP: Advanced Placement
AP tests, sponsored by the College Board, are three-hour exams administered in May that are based on AP
college-level courses taken in high school. The tests are administere in May. The results are reported on a scale of
1-5, and a college may use the results for college credit and/or course placement.
ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Battery
The ASVAB is a test battery designed to measure aptitudes. It consists of 10 short individual tests covering Word
Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, General Science, Auto
& Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, Electronics Information, Numerical Operations, and Coding
Speed. Students usually take the ASVAB as a junior or senior.
CEEB: College Entrance Examination Board
Founded in 1900, the College Entrance Examination Board was originally a membership group composed of
12 higher education institutions. Today, the organization is commonly called, “The College Board.” Students will
frequently be asked for their high school’s CEEB number on forms. The number is also called the “high school
code number.” It is an identifying code and every high school has a unique number.
CLEP: College Level Examination Program
Sponsored by the College Board, this program provides students with the opportunity to obtain college credit by
examination. Each college determines if, and how much, credit will be awarded by a CLEP exam.
PLAN
Sponsored by ACT, the PLAN is a 10th-grade high school assessment test. The test uses a similar format to that
of the ACT. However, the score range is 1-32. The PLAN results can be used to assess academic progress and
occupational interests.
PSAT/NMSQT
Sponsored by the College Board, The PSAT is composed of a verbal section, a math section, and a writing section.
It is administered only in October. Each section is reported on a scale of 20-80. Another score, the Selection Index,
is composed of the sum of the verbal, math, and writing skills (V+M+W). Students may take the test any year,
but they are strongly encouraged to take the test as a junior. The PSAT Selection Index of the junior year is the
qualifying factor for a student to be considered as a National Merit Semi-Finalist and potential National Merit
Scholarship recipient.
Adventures In Education
Adventures In Education (AIETM) is a public-service program developed by TG that helps students plan and
complete their journey through higher education. For more information about TG, visit www.TG.org.
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SAT Reasoning Test
Sponsored by the College Board, the SAT Reasoning Test is a college entrance exam designed to measure reading,
wirting, and math skills. SAT scores are reported as separate reading, writing, and math scores on a scale of 200800. Adding the scores derives a total score, with a maximum of 2400.
SAT Subject Tests
Sponsored by the College Board, these one-hour tests measure knowledge and skills in a particular subject and
a student’s ability to apply the knowledge. Scores are reported on a scale of 200-800. Colleges may use the SAT
scores in several different ways. Some colleges require the test for admission purposes. Some colleges award college
course credit for specified scores on the tests. Other colleges use the scores to help place students in the appropriate
college courses.
Adventures In Education
Adventures In Education (AIETM) is a public-service program developed by TG that helps students plan and
complete their journey through higher education. For more information about TG, visit www.TG.org.
© 2012 Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation. www.AIE.org
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