college entrance exams & online resources. purpose to give a starting point for sat/act to...
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College Entrance Exams & Online Resources
Purpose
• To give a starting point for SAT/ACT
• To preview online college search resources
Writing Prompt
• In a culture obsessed with superficial appearances, our leaders should be those who can see beyond the surface. Judging a book by its cover is the job of the consumer, but reading the book -pondering its contents and perhaps seeking to write new chapters-is the job of a leader
• Assignment: How important is it to look beyond superficial appearances? Write an essay and discuss your point of view on this issue. Support your position logically with examples from literature, the arts, history, politics, science and technology, current events or your experience of observations.
Junior Year - Fall
• PSAT - in October, at Shorecrest
Junior Year - Spring
• SAT Reasoning Test - 3 hours, 45 minutes: Reading, Math, Writing
• ACT - 3 hours, 25 minutes: English, Math, Reading, Science. Writing optional but recommended
• Fee waivers available from counselors
Senior Year Fall
• Re-take SAT or ACT if necessary
• Register in summer
SAT II Subject Tests
• UC Schools require subject tests
• More selective the school, more likely required
• Refer to individual college websites
• English Lit, Math, Science, US History, World Language
College Board
• www.collegeboard.com
• Question of the Day
• Register for SAT
• Matchmaker
ACT
• www.actstudent.org
• Question of the Day
• Register for ACT
• Career/Major Information