presented by: ms. umbaugh guidance counselors: mrs. linkes mr. zablocki
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Presented by: Ms. Umbaugh
Guidance Counselors:
Mrs. Linkes
Mr. Zablocki
SAT, ACT and PSATCollege Admissions Tests
SATCost: $52.99SAT tests the reading,
writing and math skills that you learn in school
SAT also provides the opportunity for you to connect to scholarship opportunities
SAT scores are among the factors considered in college admission.
SAT provides a trusted, globally recognized indicator of your academic readiness for college.
Cost: $38.00ACT tests the reading,
writing, math and science skills you learn in school
ACT connects to scholarshipsACT scores can count as a
factor considered in college admissions
ACT is the only college admissions test that is based on the number of correct answers—with no penalty for guessing
2 Tests to Take for College Admissions
ACT
SAT
Test Date Deadline
September 13 August 18
October 15 September 19
December 13 November 7
February 7 January 9
April 18 March 13
June 13 May 8
DATES FOR TESTDo NOT miss the DEADLine
ACT
Test Date Deadline
October 11** September 12**
November 8 October 9
December 6, 2014
Nov 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
Dec 29, 2014
March 14, 2015**
Feb 13, 2015**
May 2, 2015 Apr 6, 2015
June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015
** These are the dates the test is offered at Kittanning High School
SAThttp://sat.collegeboa
rd.org/homehttp://www.actstude
nt.org/testprep/
Tests for College Admissions
ACT
•Need a picture of yourself to apply online Or a picture of self to send with paper application (A school picture would be perfect)
•Address, Phone number, etc.
•Online: Credit Card•Paper: Check (get paper from Guidance Office)
YOU MUST HAVE A PHOTO IDDriver’s LicenseState Issued LicensePassportSchool ID
IMPORTANT!!! If you do not have a PHOTO ID, you need
to ask Mrs. Linkes or Mr. Zablocki to get you a school ID!!!
Do NOT ask day before test, it will be unlikely that you will be able to get the photo ID; therefore you will not be able to take the test.
SAT and ACT--- Photo ID
On test day, you NEED:MUST HAVE A PHOTO IDPhoto admissions ticketSeveral no. 2 pencils and soft erasersCalculator with Fresh BatteriesWatchSnack
***** Be On Time OR You Can NOT take the Test******
SAT and ACT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja1DI2Hs7qA
PSAT for 10th and 11th grade
Preliminary SAT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
1st hand practice for SATYou can enter NMSC scholarship programs
and gain access to college and career planning tools
Measures:Critical Reading SkillsMath Problem Solving SkillsWriting Skills
THIS TEST IS FREE THROUGH Kittanning High School This test will help with college and if you want to go to
college, you should take the PSAT You can opt out, if you do not want to take it then go see
Mrs. Linkes and Mr. Zablocki in the guidance office.
PSAT-NMSQT
Where: Kittanning High School
When: Wednesday, October 15th
Eat a good breakfast and try your best, this could help you get college funding in the FUTURE!!
PSAT
Any Questions?!?!?!