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District Integrated Summary 2006-2007 pdf

Included in This Report:
● SAT Reasoning Test™
● SAT Subject Tests™
● Advanced Placement Program®
● PSAT/NMSQT®

district integrated summary 06-07

 
MISD Historical Review of ACT Scores pdf
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Guidance & Counseling :: ACT & SAT Information

Compare the SAT & ACT tests

SAT Test Dates 2007-2008 Online Registration/Information  

Test Date

Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

October 6, 2007 September 10, 2007 September 14, 2007
November 3, 2007 October 2, 2007 October 11, 2007
December 1, 2007 October 30, 2007 November 8, 2007
January 26, 2008 December 26, 2007 January 4, 2008
March 1, 2008 January 29, 2008 February 7, 2008
May 3, 2008 April 1, 2008 April 10, 2008
June 7, 2008 May 6, 2008 May 15, 2008

ACT Test Dates 2007-2008 Online Registration/Information

Test Date

Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

September 15, 2007 August 16, 2007 August 17–24, 2007
October 27, 2007 September 21, 2007 September 22–October 5, 2007
December 8, 2007 November 2, 2007 November 3–15, 2007
February 9, 2008 January 4, 2008 January 5–18, 2008
April 12, 2008 March 7, 2008 March 8–21, 2008
June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008 May 10–23, 2008

For more information about the SAT/ACT, you may contact your school counselor or go to the above link(s).


SAT vs. ACT: How do the Tests Compare?

What is the difference between the SAT and ACT? They’re both standardized tests and they both factor into the college admissions process. To learn about the differences between the two tests and how they compare, take a look at the chart below.

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ACT

When is it administered?

Seven times per year

Six times per year

What is the test structure?

Ten-section exam : Three Critical Reading, three Math, three Writing, and one Experimental. The Experimental section is masked to look like a regular section.

Four-section exam : English, Math, Reading , and Science Reasoning. An Experimental section is added to tests on certain dates only, and is clearly experimental.

What is the test content?

Math : up to 9th grade basic geometry and Algebra II. Science: none.
Reading : sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension.
Writing: an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice.

Math : up to trigonometry. Science: charts, experiments. Reading : four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science.
English: stresses grammar.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers?

Yes

No

How is the test scored?

200-800 per section, added together for a combined score. A 2400 is the highest possible combined score.

1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. A 36 is the highest possible composite score.

Are all scores sent to schools?

Yes . If a student requests a score report be sent to specific colleges, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken.

No . There is a "Score Choice" option. Students can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which scores the schools will see.

Are there other uses for the exams?

Scholarship purposes.

Scholarship purposes. Certain statewide testing programs.

Best time to register?

At least six weeks before the test date

At least four weeks before the test date

Need more information?

Educational Testing Service (ETS)
(609) 771-7600
www.ets.org
The College Board
www.collegeboard.com

ACT, Inc. :
(319) 337-1000
www.ACT.org

Source: www.princetonreview.com

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