Website Addresses and Your Passwords Student’s Name _____________________________ YOG: __________ Family Connection / Naviance Website Website Address Student’s Email Address / Username Password or Select: High School/Departments/School Counseling/Naviance-Family Connection Parent’s Email Address / Username Password College Board / SAT Website Website Address Username Password ACT Website Website Address Username Password The Common Application Website Website Address Username Password Colleges Not Listed on the Common Application School Name: Website Address Username Password School Name: Website Address Username Password School Name: Website Address Username Password School Name: Website Address Username Password
Content Question Types Multiple Choice Student Produced Responses (Grid-Ins) Content Number and Operations (Arithmetic) Algebra and Functions (Algebra I) Geometry and Measurement (Geometry) Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Question Types Multiple Choice Student Produced Responses (Grid-Ins) Content Number and Operations (Arithmetic) Algebra and Functions (Algebra I) Geometry and Measurement (Geometry) Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Scoring Math Score: 20-80 Critical Reading Score: 200-800 Testing Time 50 minutes 1 hour, 10 minutes Writing Test Taking Basics Format & Scoring PSAT SAT Test Format 1 Section: One 30-minute grammar (39 multiple choice) 2 Sections: One 25-minute grammar section 35 multiple choice) One 10-minute grammar section 14 multiple choice) One 25-minute written essay Writing Content Question Types Sentence Improvement Error Recognition Paragraph Improvement Content Grammar/Standard Written English NO ESSAY Question Types Sentence Improvement Error Recognition Paragraph Improvement Essay Content Grammar/Standard Written English Writing Scoring Writing Score: 20-80 Writing Score: 200-800 Grammar Sub score: 20-80 Essay Sub score: 2-12 Testing Time 30 minutes 60 minutes Tip: The Writing Section is always given first (the first 20 minutes)
supporting a point of view on an issue specified on the test. FAQs Q. How does the College Board ensure that the scoring of the SAT essay is consistent and fair? A. Every essay is graded independently by two readers, based on specific and detailed criteria. Readers—all of whom are trained educators—score the essay from 1 to 6. Approximately 98 percent of the time, readers agree on the score within one point. If two readers disagree, the essay is graded by a third reader. Q. Does the longer test cause fatigue that would affect student performance? A. Research indicates that the increased test length has not negatively affected student performance. SAT ~ ACT Score Comparison Critical Reading and Math Only SAT to ACT ACT to SAT SAT score Critical Reading + Math ACT Composite Score ACT Composite Score SAT score Critical Reading + Math 1600 1540-1590 1490-1530 1440-1480 1400-1430 36 35 34 33 32 36 35 34 33 32 1600 1560 1510 1460 1420 1360-1390 1330-1350 1290-1320 1250-1280 1210-1240 31 30 29 28 27 31 30 29 28 27 1380 1340 1300 1260 1220 1170-1200 1130-1160 1090-1120 1050-1080 1020-1040 26 25 24 23 22 26 25 24 23 22 1190 1150 1110 1070 1030 980-1010 940-970 900-930 860-890 820-850 21 20 19 18 17 21 20 19 18 17 990 950 910 870 830 770-810 720-760 670-710 620-660 560-610 510-550 16 15 14 13 12 11 16 15 14 13 12 11 790 740 690 640 590 530
690-700 660-680 640-650 620-630 610 31 30 29 28 27 31 30 29 28 27 690 670 650 630 610 590-600 570-580 550-560 530-540 510-520 26 25 24 23 22 26 25 24 23 22 590 570 550 530 510 480-500 470 450-460 430-440 410-420 21 20 19 18 17 21 20 19 18 17 490 470 450 430 420 390-400 380 360-370 340-350 320-330 300-310 16 15 14 13 12 11 16 15 14 13 12 11 400 380 360 340 330 310 2013 – 2014 Colleges and Universities Requiring Subject Tests The following list of schools requires SAT Subject Tests. Most of these schools require two Subject Tests; some require three. Some colleges will accept ACT scores in lieu of SAT Subject tests. Students should check with each college for the most up to date specific standardized testing requirements. For further information, visit Amherst College Barnard College Boston College Boston University (specific accelerated majors/programs) Brandeis University Brown University Bryn Mawr College California Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Franklin Olin College of Engineering Georgetown University Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges Harvey Mudd College Haverford College Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University
Deadline for applications is November 1st. The Coast Guard Academy has an admissions procedure similar to other highly competitive colleges. However, there is no nomination process involved. Write directly for an application: Admissions Office 31 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-4195 860-444-8500 www.cga.edu/admissions/admissions.htm Minimum While in High School: 4 years Math (through Calculus) 4 years Foreign Language 2 years Laboratory Science 2 years American History 1 year ROTC Scholarship programs involve a competitive application process as well. In addition to the written application, candidates must undergo a physical examination, formal interview, and a physical abilities test. The first step in the process is to contact the local recruiting station for an application. College Vocabulary List Common App/Common Application – Universal application form that is used by many colleges. www.commonapp.org Common App Supplements – Supplemental forms used by Common App schools that request further information not found on the Common App. SSR – Secondary School Report form required by all colleges, usually filled out by the secondary school counselor Teacher Recommendations – Required by most colleges, anywhere from 1-3. This must be filled out by an academic teacher. Undergraduate – Student at a college or university studying for a Bachelor’s Degree Graduate – Student at a university studying for a graduate degree – either Master’s or PhD. Community College – A two year college leading to an Associate’s Degree. These colleges are local and often do not provide housing. For-Profit Institution – A 2-4 year educational institution that is run as a for-profit business College - A four-year institution that grants Bachelor’s Degrees University - A four year plus institution that grants Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD. degrees Associate Degree – A 2 year degree: AA Bachelor Degree – A 4 year undergraduate degree: BA AB, BS Master’s Degree – A 1 year plus degree following a Bachelor’s Degree: MA, MBA, MALS
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Resources on the WEB WHS School Counselor Website: Naviance: College Board Online: College search and database of college information. Unique features: register for SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject tests; register for, and complete the CSS PROFILE. American College Test (ACT): New England Board of Higher Education: Find out about the New England Regional Student Program’s tuition break for New England residents enrolled in approved majors at out-of-state public colleges and universities in New England. Peterson’s Education Center: All the information and tools you need to find, get in, and pay for college. MEFA: MEFA is a state-created non-profit organization that works to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students and families in Massachusetts. MEFA provides community education programs, college savings plans and low-cost financing options. Financial Aid Information Page: The “Smart Guide to Financial Aid” Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) “Get Help Paying For College” *Please note that it is necessary to submit the FAFSA if you would like to qualify for merit scholarships.* FastWEB (Online Scholarship Search): An online college & scholarship search. Armed Services Air Force Marine Corp. Navy Army Coast Guard Jobs: Occupational Outlook Handbook Profiles featured cover hundreds of occupations and describe, What They Do, Work Environment, How To Become One, Pay, and more. Fair Test- The National Center for Fair and Open Testing: 815+ schools that do not use SAT Reasoning and ACT scores for Admission. The Common Application: . The application is accepted at more than 400 colleges. College Search Sites (Student Insight, Admission Counselor Interview, etc.)