Mock
SAT Review
Mock
SAT/ACT
Review
What this presentation will cover
1. Interpreting your Revolution
Prep Mock SAT/ACT
results
2. Using the structure of the
SAT/ACT to your
advantage
3. Why does the SAT/ACT
matter, anyway?
4. Next Steps: Testing timeline
and prep options
Understanding the Score Report
• Revolution ID number & form code
• Section scores – range from 200-800
• Essay score – ranges from 2 to 12; the essay
score is 1/3 of the writing score
• Total score – sum of the three section scores
Understanding the Score Report
• Revolution ID number & form code
• Section scores – range from 1-36
• Essay score – ranges from 2 to 12; essay score
does not impact the composite score
• Total score – average of the four section scores
SAT Answer Breakdown
Subsection
Question number
and type
Right answer,
student answer
SAT key at bottom of page:
ACT Answer Breakdown
ACT SECTION
Subsection
Question number
and type
Right answer,
student answer
ACT Key at bottom of page:
Detailed Analysis
• Question type analysis
• Specific topic analysis
• List of missed questions
Student Essay
• Question type analysis
• Specific topic analysis
• Actual essay reproduced
• Comments from reader
Error Log
• Student worksheet for reviewing test
• Figuring out WHY you made a
mistake is critically important!
The SAT Reasoning Test
Writing 2
Critical Reading 3
10 minutes
20 minutes
Essay
25 minutes
Math 3
20 minutes
Critical Reading 1
25 minutes
Experimental
Section
25 minutes
Total Time:
3 hours, 45 minutes
Math 1
25 minutes
Writing 1
25 minutes
Math 2
25 minutes
Critical Reading 2
25 minutes
SAT Scoring
• Three sub-scores: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing
• Each sub-section is scaled from 200-800
• The national average for each section is roughly 500
(1500 total)
SAT Scoring
• One raw score point gained for each correct answer
• 1/4 raw point taken away for each incorrect multiple
choice answer
• No penalty or gain for omitted questions or incorrect
answers on grid-ins
The SAT Essay
• 25 Minutes
• Surprise prompt
Essay Test Strategies
1. Read the prompt
2. Take a point & STICK TO IT
3. Let I-B-C be your guide!
The ACT
Science
35 minutes
Total Time:
2 hours, 55 minutes
Total Time with Essay:
3 hours, 25 minutes
Reading
35 minutes
English
45 minutes
Math
60 minutes
ACT Scoring
• The ACT has four sections: English, Reading, Math,
and Science, as well as an optional essay
• Each section is scored on a scale from 1 to 36
• The national average for each section is roughly 21
The Science Test
• Not a science test!
• Ability to interpret charts and graphs
Passage I
Measles is an extremely contagious viral
infection spread by the respiratory
route. Figure 1 shows the course of
measles from time of exposure to
recovery from the infection.
After recovery from measles, the infected
individual develops immunity or
resistance to re-infection. Figure 1
shows the development of immunity
indicated by the antibody level.
The “Optional” ACT Essay
• 30 Minutes
• One essay prompt asking you to take a position
• Prompts are typically about a school-related issue
Essay Test Strategies
1. Read the prompt
2. Take a point & STICK TO IT
3. Let I-B-C be your guide!
Why does Testing Matter?
Small input
Big output
Other
= 1,000 hrs.
Other
1535%
Transcript
Standardized
Testing = 10 hrs.
50%
Transcript
= 8,000 hrs.
Standardized tests are the biggest “bang for the buck”
part of the college admissions process.
Standardized
Testing
15-35%
Testing Timeline
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Test Prep Options
Self-Study
Group Course
Private Tutoring
Most cost efficient
Best value
Most personalized
Least time efficient:
Assume you’ll spend 5x
more time for every point
of improvement
Learn + practice +
test = a formula for
success
Ensure that you get
your maximum
score
Best comparison:
Reinventing the
wheel
Not as much
personal attention
Costs a bit more
Revolution Opportunities
Upcoming Group Courses at La Costa Canyon HS
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Prep for May 4th SAT – Begins March 16th: Wednesdays 69pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm
Prep for June 1st SAT - Begins April 25th: Thursdays 6-9pm
and Saturdays 9am-1pm
Prep for June 8th ACT - Begins April 27th: Tuesdays 6-9pm and
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Upcoming Summer Accelerated Course at San Dieguito
Academy
•
Prep during the summer – Begins July 9th: check website for
full schedule www.revolutionprep.com (only 3-4 weeks)
Private Tutoring
• Call ASAP for tutor matching – based on your schedule and
preferences
Revolution Opportunities
Upcoming Mock SAT or ACT at San Dieguito Academy
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Saturday, March 30th – Sign up at www.revolutionprep.com or
call 877-REV-PREP. Cost is $10. Results available after 1 week!
At your convenience, call us and we can get your set up with a
practice SAT or practice ACT exam at your convenience!
Questions?
Call Karin Tran at 310-804-3032 or email
karin.tran@revolutionprep.com