SAT vs ACT Strategy Session: The College Admissions Tests


This strategy session will cover the four major standardized tests geared towards college admission: the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests. We will review the websites for
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Slide1SAT vs ACTStrategy Session
Slide2The College Admissions TestsWhat are the four major standardized tests geared toward College Admission? • The PSAT – www.collegeboard.com • The SAT – www.collegeboard.com • The ACT – www.act.org • The SAT Subject Tests – www.collegeboard.com
Slide3SAT vs. ACTWhich one should you take? Whichever one is better… FOR YOU!
Slide4SAT vs. ACTAttribute SAT ACT Frequency 7 times/year 6 times/year Length (w/o breaks) 3 hours, 45 minutes 3 hours w/o essay 3.5 hours w/essay Sections/Tests Math, Critical Reading, Writing English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing Cost $49 $34-$49.50 Scoring 800 per section, 2400 total 36 composite Average Scores Math: 516 Critical Reading: 501 Writing: 492 21 composite Guessing Penalty -1/4 point for wrong answers No guessing penalty Overall Breakdown
Slide5SAT vs. ACTReading Sections Attributes SAT Reading ACT Reading Questions 67 40 Minutes 70 35 What does it cover? Critical reading, diction, and vocabulary Inference and reasoning skills
Slide6SAT vs. ACTMath Sections Attributes SAT Math ACT Math Questions 54 (44 multiple-choice and 10 grid-in) 60 Minutes 70 (two 25-minute sections and one 20- minute section) 60 What does it cover? Tests basic arithmetic, algebra I & II, and geometry Covers a broad range of topics in algebra, arithmetic, and geometry, including 4 trigonometry questions
Slide7SAT vs. ACTWriting, English, and Essay Sections Attributes SAT Writing ACT English/Essay Questions 49 multiple-choice questions, 1 essay question 75 multiple-choice questions, 1 optional essay question Minutes 60 minutes (one 25-minute section, one 10-minute section, and one 25-minute essay) 45 minutes for multiple- choice questions, 30 minutes for optional essay What does it cover? Ability to identify sentence errors, improve sentences, improve paragraphs Usage/mechanics and rhetorical skills Essay vs. the Rest The Grammar portion of the Writing section makes up about 70% of your Writing Score. The English and Essay are scored separately and do not affect one another.
Slide8SAT vs. ACTACT Science Section Attributes ACT Science Questions 40 multiple-choice questions Minutes 35 What does it cover? Questions on science-based passages, it measures i nterpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving
Slide9SAT vs. ACTScore Choice SAT ACT Separate Records Separate Records Send more than one set of scores on a report Send one set of scores per report Each school requires something different, so you send a different kind of report depending on the school Schools look at what you send them and then manipulate them according to their own standards Overall: More flexible and maybe cheaper, but more complicated. Overall: More straightforward, but less nuanced and possibly more expensive.
Slide10SAT vs. ACTScore Choice: Monica’s ACT Scores April 2012 Test: Composite of 29 Reading 28, Math 30 , English 29, Science 29 , Essay 3 June 2012 Test: Composite of 29 Reading 29 , Math 29, English 30 , Science 27, Essay 5
Slide11SAT vs. ACTScore Choice: Jayson’s SAT Scores January 2012 Test: 500 Reading, 650 Math, 550 Writing, Total 1700 March 2012 Test: 550 Reading, 650 Math, 620 Writing, Total 1820 May 2012 Test: 590 Reading, 670 Math, 610 Writing, Total 1870
Slide12SAT vs. ACTSAT ACT
Slide13SAT vs. ACTWhat are some other ways to decide between the SAT and ACT? • Take a free SAT or ACT with The Princeton Review • Take a free PRA (Princeton Review Assessment) Test An assessment test to help students understand the differences between the SAT® and ACT®, featuring a sampling of questions from both tests to help students determine which test may be a better fit with their abilities • Look for the Signs!
Slide14Signs you might prefer the SAT • You’re a quick thinker who loves the challenge of puzzles and logic games • You can rapidly define a plethora of onerous vocabulary words • You prefer to write about WWII and The Great Gatsby than about school uniforms • You have a shorter attention span and prefer to complete the exam in small, more ‘bite-sized’ pieces. • You rocked the PSAT. Stick with what’s working. SAT vs. ACT
Slide15Signs you might prefer the ACT• You pay close attention in math class • You love the challenge of beating the clock • You’re good at reading graphs and tables • You’re a strong reader • You have a strong GPA, but did not do all that well on the PSAT SAT vs. ACT
Slide16SAT vs. ACTMeet Joe Bloggs!
Slide17 Your ScoresLow Scores (Lowest = 1 on the ACT, 200 on the SAT) Medium Scores (Middle = 21 on the ACT, 500 on the SAT) High Scores (Highest = 36 on the ACT, 800 on the SAT )
Slide18Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2
Slide19Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2 Strategy One: Rephrase the question in your own words.
Slide20Math Sample Problem1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Slide21Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2
Slide22Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2 Strategy Two: Use the Process of Elimination.
Slide23Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2 Strategy Three: Use what you know about Order of Difficulty.
Slide24Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2 Strategy Four: Guess when the odds are good.
Slide25Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3 E) 2 Strategy Four: Guess when the odds are good.
Slide26Math Sample Problem18. In the figure above, what is the greatest number of non-overlapping regions into which the shaded region can be divided with exactly two straight lines? A) 6 B) 5 –> Correct! C) 4 D) 3 E) 2 Strategy Five: Don’t be a Joe Bloggs!
Slide27Math Sample ProblemBut, wait, how do you “really” do the question? But, wait, how do you “really” do the question?
Slide28Math Sample ProblemBut, wait, how do you “really” do the question? But, wait, how do you “really” do the question? Strategy Six: You don’t!
Slide29Math Sample Problem2 3 4 5 1 What would Joe Bloggs be thinking?
Slide30Math Sample Problem2 3 4 5 1 What would Joe Bloggs be thinking? Strategy Seven: Practice, Practice, Practice, so you know when to go with your gut!
Slide31Math Sample ProblemStrategies we Used : • Rephrase the question in your own words • Use the Process of Elimination • Use what you know about Order of Difficulty • Guess When the Odds are Good • Don’t be a Joe Bloggs! • Don’t “do” the problem at all if you don’t have to! • Practice, Practice, Practice, so you know when to go with your gut!
Slide32Math Sample ProblemBut, wait, I still want to know how do you “really” do the question? But, wait, I still want to know how do you “really” do the question? Repeat Strategy: You don’t! You REALLY don’t!
Slide33How many times should you take the SAT or ACT?• Prep for one • Plan for two • Leave time for three When you Should Take Your Tests
Slide34When should I take my first test? • Regular Admissions: Early Spring of your Junior Year, so you can take up to three tests and/or take SAT Subject Tests by the middle of your Senior Year Fall. • Early Admission/Early Decision: Fall of your Junior Year, so you can take up to three tests and/or take SAT Subject Tests by the end of your Junior Year. When you Should Take Your Tests
Slide35How long should I prep before my first test?How much should I prep before my first test? Make a Plan However long/much is right … FOR YOU!
Slide36What’s the best way to prep?Make a Plan Whatever works best … FOR YOU!
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Slide39 Wrap-Up and Take-awaysGoing forward, talk to me or let us know if… • You have any questions. • You want to sign up for another test or event. • You are ready to start prepping – we can get you signed up today! We’re happy to help!
Slide40Thank you for attending thisSAT vs ACT Strategy Session