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Agenda

• Choosing the right test for you• Strategies for test day• How to find the best study methods and

prep plan for you

But First—Let’s Say Hello!

• Grade?

• Taken the SAT or ACT? Sam Pritchard

Should I take the SAT or the ACT?

Observations about the SAT & ACT

SAT– More abstract and critical thinking based, – Questions are often more complex

ACT– more straightforward and more similar to

tests in school than SAT– Time per question is quicker on ACT but

questions are less complex

ACT as the “other” test

• ACT often considered by students who are dissatisfied with SAT score after multiple attempts

• Better to determine which test is best for you from the beginning

• Colleges accept either test!

Practice Tests Help You Decide

Kaplan’s Turbo Test– Adaptive test to give you a

predictive score in less than 90 minutes, including answers and explanations

– SAT http://kaplan.testive.com

– ACT http://kaplanact.testive.com

Kaplan Strategies for Test Day

Math

Kaplan Score Raising Strategy!

Picking Numbers

I. 2(2 + 3) = (2)(5) =

II. 32 − 2 =

III. 3(2) + 2(3) =

Let’s say r = 2 and s = 3

10

7

12

Critical Reading

Kaplan Score Raising Strategy!

Predict before you peek

Possible Predictions:

WindingCurvingTwistingSnaking

Deciding How to Prepare

Best Study Method For You

• Step 1: Find your starting point– Full-length practice tests are the best way– Refer to http://www.kaptest.com/hsevents for tests in

your area– Full-length tests build endurance for test day

• Step 2: Define a goal score– Middle 50% scores are a useful guide; aim for the top

of that range for your 1st choice school– Find this info on your “What Scores Do You Need?”

handout or Family Connection

Best Study Method For You

Step 3: Select your test date… and be ready for it– Super-scoring and testing multiple times– Match your score goal, schedule, and

learning style to the right path

Quiz Time!

You’re probably wondering, “What do I do now?” We have a couple of questions to help you figure it out.

Get your pencils ready, we want

to know.…

Question 1

What are your goals?

A. I want a perfect score. 2400 is my favorite number.

B. I want to do my best, and I want to submit scores for both tests for sure.

C. I want a good score, a score that will get me into college.

Question 2

How much time do you have?

A. I have at least 3 months, probably more, before I plan to take the test officially.

B. I have as much time as I need! Probably 6 months or more!

C. About 1-2 months, this is crunch time!

Question 3

What is your schedule like?

A. I have band practice everyday, dance on Wednesday, and volunteer on the weekend. Other than that I’m completely free.

B. I have a busy schedule but, I could commit to a once a week or bi-weekly course.

C. I have no after school activities, so I am prepared to devote all my time to prep.

Question 4

How do you learn best?

A. I learn best with minimal distractions.

B. I learn best through repetition.

C. I like to bounce ideas off of my peers when learning new material.

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• Includes reports for students and parents

• Is guaranteed to raise your score!

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1-800-KAP-TEST | kaptest.com/collegeNick Cunningham, Program Manager

571-606-1689 nickoli.cunningham@kaplan.com