ACT and SAT What is the ACT The

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ACT and SAT

ACT and SAT

What is the ACT? The ACT® contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics,

What is the ACT? The ACT® contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score. This is one exam that colleges will use to determine admission to their school. Scores range from 0 -36. Average Minnesota score is 22. 7

Overview of ACT

Overview of ACT

What is the SAT? The SAT contains multiple-choice tests in three areas: English, mathematics,

What is the SAT? The SAT contains multiple-choice tests in three areas: English, mathematics, and reading. SAT’s essay test is optional and will not affect your composite score. This is one exam that colleges will use to determine admission to their school. Scores range from 400 to 1600 Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 200 to 800 for Math; 2 to 8 on each of three dimensions for Essay Average Minnesota score is 1295

Overview of SAT

Overview of SAT

PSAT is required for all Juniors and optional for Sophomores National Merit Scholarship Program

PSAT is required for all Juniors and optional for Sophomores National Merit Scholarship Program If you test in the 80% or higher in MAP, you should consider the PSAT in Sophomore Year

PSAT Prep Course Score improvement National Merit chances improved Overview of timeline for course

PSAT Prep Course Score improvement National Merit chances improved Overview of timeline for course

ACT Prep Course Score improvement After school course offered twice in school year, and

ACT Prep Course Score improvement After school course offered twice in school year, and in summer Individualized attention to your focus areas

ACT/SAT Incentive Program Students can receive a scholarship their senior year for earning ACT

ACT/SAT Incentive Program Students can receive a scholarship their senior year for earning ACT scores of 30 and above (or the SAT equivalent) ACT 30 SAT 1390 -1410 $200 ACT 31 SAT 1420 -1440 $400 ACT 32 SAT 1450 -1480 $600 ACT 33 SAT 1490 -1510 $800 ACT 34 SAT 1520 -1550 $1000 ACT 35 SAT 1560 -1590 $1200 ACT 36 SAT 1600 $1400

SAT Path (Starting in 10 th Grade) PSAT in October If Scores meet requirement,

SAT Path (Starting in 10 th Grade) PSAT in October If Scores meet requirement, PSAT course Q 4 this school year and Q 1 next school year PSAT in October of Junior Year SAT in December of Junior Year ACT in April of Junior Year National Merit Determination in Fall of Senior Year

ACT Path (Starting in 10 th Grade) Pre-ACT mid Sophomore Year ACT prep course

ACT Path (Starting in 10 th Grade) Pre-ACT mid Sophomore Year ACT prep course spring or summer of Sophomore Year PSAT in October of Junior Year ACT by December of Junior Year

Know what you need College visits Two verified college visits during your Junior and

Know what you need College visits Two verified college visits during your Junior and Senior will not impact attendance National College Fair Research