Guidance colleges, along with scholarship, financial aid, and standardized testing links are Dates,locations, helpful hints and comparisons of the sat and the act. http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/~durant.high/guidance/guidance.html
Extractions: Home :: Guidance Menu Home Academics Administration Athletics ... Student/Parent Info Bio Webmaster Vision Durant High School will foster growth through the attainment of knowledge by Durant High School students and will challenge students to become productive, responsible citizens in pursuit of their dreams. Motto "Where Students Pursue Their Dreams" Address Durant High School Attendance: (813) 707-7046 Guidance - The Guidance Resource Specialist, Mrs. Dupre, is available to meet with students and/or parents to discuss any college related issues including admissions, testing, financial aid, and scholarships. It is never too early to set goals and begin to plan for your future. The high school years are vital to your post-secondary plans. Your performance in high school determines if you are able to meet your post-high school goals whether they are to go to school, join the military, or enter the world of work.
Standardized Testing standardized testing. For more information, read the sat or act RegistrationPacket or access the particular tests web site. http://www.benedictinehighschool.org/Guidance/standardized_testing.htm
Extractions: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) Tuesday, October 21, 2003 www.collegeboard.com This is a test administered to the sophomore and junior class in preparation for taking the SAT in the spring of his junior year. The test questions are very similar to the style of questions that students will encounter on the SAT. The true value in taking the PSAT is the information that can be gleaned from a student's performance. In December, the results will be explained to the students in class. Each student receives a score sheet that indicates how he answered on each question, the level of difficulty of each questions and the content of each math question. Additionally, the student's original test booklet will be handed back so that he can analyze his performance on each question. With this information, we can determine what areas need work before taking the SAT. Juniors who score in the 98 th percentile or higher have the opportunity to earn recognition and scholarship money through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All students have the option of submitting their names, addresses, characteristics and interests to be distributed to colleges looking for students that fit a particular profile. PSAT scores are used to determine Honors/AP placement (along with the grade in the current 10 th th -grade course and the current teacher's recommendation) for junior/senior year classes.
Standardized Testing act, Psat, sat I, sat II. What do I take? What should I take? Every college or university to which you apply will require that you submit scores from one of two standardized tests, the act or the sat http://www.stpsb.org/college/Standaradized_Testing.htm
Extractions: ACT, PSAT, SAT I, SAT II What do I take? What should I take? Every college or university to which you apply will require that you submit scores from one of two standardized tests, the ACT or the SAT I. Most often the tests are taken during your junior year and may be retaken as frequently as you like through February of your senior year. They are given at national test centers (high schools in your area) on Saturday test dates. To assure that you can take the test on your preferred date(s), you must register by the registration deadline. When completing the registration form either on line (www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com ) or on paper, be sure to enter your high school's code number . This way your high school will receive your test results. Make certain the you enter your correct social security number, as well, thus fulfilling one requirement for TOPS . Also on the registration form you have the option to send your test results directly to three or four colleges. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an admission ticket in the mail, which you must take with you on the day of the test. You must also bring proper identification (driver's license or school id). Please see the charts below for test dates and registration deadlines. If, after the late registration deadline, you decide that you want to take the ACT, SAT I, or SAT II, you may be a "walk in" for the test. You must bring with you a completed registration form, the regular fee for the tests PLUS a $30.00 stand by fee, a completed registration form, and acceptable identification.
Scituate High School Guidance - Planning of Education that measures these statewide academic standards. region of the countrygenerally take the sat. TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE testing OPTION, AS http://www.scituate.k12.ma.us/shs/guidance_test.htm
Extractions: The following provides general information on the types of testing offered throughout high school. MCAS - MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM What is the MCAS? Under the 1993 Education Reform Act, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was given the authority to establish curriculum frameworks in English, mathematics, and other core subjects. The MCAS is a state-mandated test sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Education that measures these state-wide academic standards. All full-time high school students are required to take and pass the English Language Arts and the Mathematics exam to qualify for a high school diploma. Who takes the MCAS?
SAT & ACT Tests colleges requires students to take a standardized admissions test. is a testing centerfor only the sat. Applications and practice tests are available in the http://www.elderhs.org/guidanceweb/sat_act.htm
Extractions: Virtually all 4-year colleges and universities as well as most 2-year colleges requires students to take a standardized admissions test. There are two of these tests: The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) and the American College Test Assessment (ACT). Both the SAT I and the ACT are offered several times a year. These tests are administered locally at any number of schools in the Greater Cincinnati area. Elder is a testing center for only the SAT. Applications and practice tests are available in the Guidance Resource Center. However, registration is THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT! Registration can be done by mail, by phone (which has an additional cost), or on the internet (click at the top of the page for SAT and ACT web sites). Once these tests are taken, students are responsible for sending all scores directly to any colleges or appropriate agencies (the SAT or ACT registration materials will ask you which schools you would like to send your information to). Some colleges, universities, and agencies (NCAA Clearinghouse, scholarships programs, etc.) require direct delivery of test scores from the testing agency. The guidance department suggests that students take each type of test two times; once in the Spring of the Junior year and in the Fall of the Senior year. Most colleges combine the highest verbal and highest math scores, regardless of the test date. Thus, retaking these tests does not penalize the student! Please check the policies regarding standardized tests in the admission process with your prospective colleges.
Testing standardized testing. over time in the characteristics of students taking sat Programtests;; ASVAB scores allow students to compare their test performance to a http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~guidance/Testing.html
Extractions: Cobb County Schools Guidance Services Home Alternative Educational Opportunities Enrolling New Students Graduation Requirements ... Standardized Testing Home Study Standardized Testing Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests ( CRCT Iowa Test of Basic Skills ( ITBS Stanford Achievement Test ( Stanford-9 End-of-Course Tests ( EOCT Middle Grades Writing Assessment ( MGWA The Middle Grades Writing Assessment is administered in the 8th grade. It consists of an evaluation of the student's response to an assigned prompt. The prompt type may be narrative, persuasive, or expository. Students decide the type of writing that best suits their knowledge of and interest in the writing topic. many differant types of topic development , support, and organizational stretegies are acceptable. Georgia High School Graduation Test ( GHSGT GHSGT brochure download Students must pass a graduation assessment given initially in the eleventh grade. The GHSGT assess the Quality Core Curriculum Objectives in the following content areas: English, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. Critical thinking skills are emphasized. For graduation purposes, students must pass all sections of the test. The first opportunity to take the writing test is offered in the fall of the junior year and the other subject tests (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) are given in the spring of the junior year. Additional opportunities to pass these exit exams will be given the following summer, fall, winter and spring. Review classes for students who fail a test or tests are offered in the summer and are free of charge. See your counselor to register for the review classes.
Parker Standardized Test Guides www. collegeboard.org Both the act and the sat I tests are used totry to predict a student s success in college. This http://www.inwave.com/schools/Parker/afterparker/test/testing.html
Admissions And Enrollment: Standardized Tests Diversity, 9 Colleges Try Alternative to standardized Tests (12/3/99). Why Can t WeStop Talking About the sat? More Highschool Students Take the act, but the http://chronicle.com/indepth/admissions/test.htm
Extractions: Help STRATEGIES AND TRENDS STANDARDIZED TESTS Sarah Lawrence Drops SAT Requirement States' Tests for High-School Students Are Out of Sync With College Standards, Report Says Students Increasingly Try to Test Out of College Courses New PSAT Will Lack a Major Part of Revised SAT an Essay ... Yale Researchers Design College-Admissions Test Said to Measure Creative and Practical Skills OPINION: I Can't Get No SATisfaction Average SAT Scores Hold Steady, While ACT Scores Slip Group Objects to Naval Academy's Use of SAT Scores in Screening Applicants ACT to Stop Flagging Scores of Disabled Students Who Need Extra Time on Test ... Removing the 'Scarlet Letter' OPINION: Debate Over the SAT Masks Perilous Trends in College Admissions College Board Approves Major Changes for the SAT OPINION: The Third Time I Took the GRE OPINION: Why We Need the SAT SAT Is Set for an Overhaul, but Questions Linger About the Test U. of California Faculty Wants to Drop SAT by 2006 Civil-Rights Groups Blast Florida's Use of SAT Scores in Awarding Scholarships ... TColleges Debate Whether Dropping the SAT Makes Them More Competitive OPINION: Optional SAT's at Bates: 17 Years and Not Counting OPINION: Lafayette's Comfort Level Is Higher With SAT's Average Scores on the SAT and the ACT Hold Steady Texas Law Limits Use of Standardized Tests in Graduate Admissions COUNTERPOINT: Admissions Tests: Not Perfect, Just the Best Measures We Have
Guidance Center standardized testing. Proficiency Test. testing Centers. Registration online andother helpful information for the sat can be found atCollegeboard sat. http://scnc.addison.k12.mi.us/hs/academic/guide/guide.html
Extractions: Contents This test was developed for all Michigan high school students to replace the MEAP Test. It is a four part test that measures basic skills in math, science, reading, and writing. This test is a good indicator of how a student will perform on the SAT or ACT. If a student scores in the top 2% they may be recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Foundation. This is a very impressive honor that may lead to many scholarship opportunities. Find out more about the PSAT at College board PSAT. All colleges require either the SAT or ACT. The ACT test is commonly taken by all college bound students in the spring of their junior year. Students may take these tests as many times as they want, and colleges will generally use their highest score. These tests are important, and should be studied for.
2003-2004 Guidance Department sat I II. note See your counselor for the locations of testing sites within the Registrationforms for all standardized tests (with the exception of the Psat http://www.elanco.k12.pa.us/schools/gshs/guidance/guidance_intro.html
Extractions: Mrs. Donna Ozga, Guidance Department SECONDARY GUDIANCE DEPARTMENT Guidance and counseling services assist students with educational, vocational or personal problems to ensure their potential for educational success. Individually or in groups, the counselors assist students to develop a realistic concept of themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, and enable them to plan more effectively for the future.
Expert: Students Can Plan To Succeed On Standardized Tests Expert Students can plan to succeed on standardized tests. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Forinformation about upcoming sat and act testing times, students and http://www.uns.purdue.edu/html4ever/9803.Christiansen.tests.html
Extractions: March 1998 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Taking a college entrance exam can be one of the most stressful times in a student's life, but a Purdue University expert says it doesn't have to be. Doug Christiansen, director of Purdue's Office of Admissions, says taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) does not have to be a nerve-racking experience. Test results from the SAT and ACT are one of the tools colleges and universities use to determine which students to admit. "Everyone can set themselves up for success on these tests," Christiansen says. "However, you can't spend a week cramming, go to bed early the night before, eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the test and expect to have fabulous success. The best preparation happens over time." He suggests: Taking college preparation courses (English, math and science) during all four years of high school. "Stay in academic courses throughout your high school career," Christiansen says. "Even if you've fulfilled your school's graduation requirements, keep taking solid college prep classes. Continuing to improve your reading comprehension and critical thinking skills will do nothing but help you when test time rolls around."
Testing Calendar staff is available to help students coordinate the taking of several nationallyadministeredstandardized tests, such as the sat I and II and the act. http://eclipse.cps.k12.va.us/Schools/IRH/irhweb/guidance/tstcldar.htm
Extractions: Home Academics Staff Student Life ... Athletics City-wide testing Students in the Chesapeake Public School system will take a variety of standardized tests throughout their careers, including the Literacy Passport Test, the Stanford 9 Test, and Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. For more information on these tests and a schedule of test administration at Indian River High school, visit the City-wide Standardized Testing Schedule, located in the Academics section. Nationwide Testing The guidance staff is available to help students coordinate the taking of several nationally-administered standardized tests, such as the SAT I and II and the ACT. Guidance counselors are also able to offer tips on test-taking and preparation. Visit your guidance counselor for more information. SAT Assessment
Testinfo standardized tests also play a significant role in the college Go to Important Datesfor a testing schedule. sat 1 This test measures developed verbal and http://www.u46.k12.il.us/bhs/guidance/testinfo.htm
Extractions: Testing Information Throughout one's education, a student will take numerous standardized tests. In high school, this continues. These tests can help students understand more about themselves, suggest where they need possible extra assistance, provide an idea on how they compare to others across the nation, and even supply possible career options. Regardless of the examination, to best help the student, each should be taken seriously. The following examinations, and a brief description of each, are given at Bartlett High School: PLAN The PLAN test is taken in October of sophomore year. This examination is useful for establishing further academic and career goals, as it tests students on both math and English areas, as well as matching students up with possible career paths based on their interests. The PLAN test is a pre-ACT test and provides a predictable ACT score based on the results. Students can also see how they performed compared to students across the nation, including those college-bound. Results will be shared in class by a counselor in late Winter or early Spring. PSAT
Watertown High School - Guidance Department to reach them; Understand how standardized test results are used COLLEGE ADMISSIONSTESTING MATERIALS College Board registration the sat-I and sat-II practice http://whs.watertown.k12.ma.us/guidance/statementactivities.html
Extractions: Student Competencies* Through individual counseling and group presentations, counselors help students understand their learning strengths and weaknesses, select appropriate courses, plan for the transition to college and careers, and meet personal challenges in a mature, productive way. Listed below are the competencies which the Guidance Staff works with students to foster: Learning Competencies Understand one's own learning abilities, and how best to apply them Understand the school environment and what is expected Understand how standardized test results are used and how to interpret them Personal Competencies Understand personal relationships and how to establish an independent identity Take responsibility for personal decisions Appreciate one's own capabilities and show respect for differences Learn how to deal with conflict without violence Learn to cope with change and plan for the future Career/Vocational Competencies Based upon the Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model (revised 6/15/00)
Standardized Tests s own materials will state the standardized test requirements in both verbal and mathconcepts and test strategies 4. Tutorial programs for the satI and act can http://www.athensacademy.org/instruct/upper/guidance/sTANDARDIZED tESTS/Standard
Extractions: Standardized Tests The standardized tests used for college planning (PSAT) and admission (SAT and ACT) will be changing slightly in format and content for the Class of 2006. The PSAT has already added a multiple-choice writing component to prepare students for the change in the SAT format to be instituted in March 2005. There will be no more analogy questions and there will be more reading passages to test critical reading and vocabulary in context. The mathematics sections will no longer include quantitative comparison questions. More content from Algebra II will be added. A third score will be given in Writing which will come from sections of multiple-choice questions on the writing process and a 25-minute writing sample. There will be three scores (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) all on a 200-800 scale. The Critical Reading and Math scores should be equivalent to the Verbal and Math scores on the current test. Scores from the current and new tests can also be used to get the best combination of verbal and math scores. The SAT-II in Writing will most likely be phased out after the new Writing section is added.
Spirit Volume 12, No. 6 to begin planning their schedule of standardized testing for college the satI, act,and/or sat-II so of great importance in registering for the tests that the http://www.athensacademy.org/news/pubs/spirit/02_03spirit/02spirit/guide.htm
Extractions: The standard form everyone must use is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA, the HOPE Application Form, or the e-HOPE registration is also required to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship in Georgia public universities. Some private colleges require the Profile in addition to the FAFSA. Colleges may have an institutional financial aid application as well. Students should check the requirements of each college to be sure all paperwork has been filed by their given deadlines. Guidance Information on Website A Guidance page is posted under Upper School on the Athens Academy website. Senior and Junior Bulletins are posted there as well as some useful links to college and scholarship information. Listings of summer opportunities and contests and competitions for which we have received information are also posted.
Sevier Middle School For test scores Click on Test Scores tab for Pact, sat, act, and Exit tab, then clickon the Office of Curriculum and Standards link How to Improve Test Scores. http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sevier/guidance/TestScore.htm
Extractions: Home About Us Faculty News ... Calendar Types of tests A standardized test is an assessment tool that has a sameness to it in terms of the tasks students are asked to complete, the procedures used to administer it, and the methods used to score it. All the conditions are the same for all students so that scores can be compared from one time to the next, so that the scores of individuals can be combined meaningfully to describe group performance and so that fair comparisons can be made among students and groups. Norm Referenced Tests:
.:Edwardsville High School:. - Guidance:Testing mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards in reading The sat is required for admissionto certain colleges prefer scores from junior year testing (spring and http://www.ecusd7.org/ehs/guidance/testing.htm
Extractions: About Us Course Handbook Helpful Links New Families ... Guidance n Guidance TESTING LINKS Test Taking Tips ACT (American College Test): The ACT is required for admission to many colleges and institutions including all state supported universities and some public community colleges in Illinois. Illinois high school students who want to compete for Illinois State Scholar Awards must take this test in their junior year. The ACT assessment format is comprised of four tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. It will provide four test scores and a composite score plus two sub-scores in English and Reading and three sub-scores in Mathematics. For additional information, visit the guidance office by February 1. Next test will be April 3, 2004.
