Great FAQ's from the ACT:

Can I get a copy of the test questions and answer key?

Yes, through our  Test Information Release (TIR) service, but only if you test at a national test center on selected national test dates.
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Should I test again?  

Many students test twice, once as a junior and again as a senior. You should definitely consider retesting if you had any problems during testing, such as misunderstanding the directions, running out of time, or not feeling well.

You may also want to consider retesting if you don't believe that your scores accurately represent your abilities, especially if you see a discrepancy between your ACT scores and your high school grades, or if you have completed coursework or an intensive review in the subject areas included in the ACT since you tested.

If you test more than once, you determine which set of scores are sent to colleges or scholarship programs. ACT reports scores from only one test date per report.

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What is the difference between the ACT and the SAT?  

The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.

The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT has only 3 components: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test.

The College Board introduced a new version of the SAT in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required by the college(s) you're applying to.

The SAT has a correction for guessing. That is, they take off for wrong answers. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.

The ACT has an Interest Inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options.

College Prep Corner

Plan your test-taking for 2012!

Here are the dates: 

Test Date	Test Offered	Regular Registration Closes
9/8	ACT	8/17
10/6	SAT I & II	9/7
10/27	ACT	9/21
11/3	SAT I & II	10/4
12/1	SAT I & II	11/1
12/8	ACT	11/2

Please check our website as well, under: "New In Testing" on our main page.

Be sure to register at www.collegeboard.org to sign up for the SAT or SAT II and to send your scores to colleges.

Be sure to register at www.actstudent.org for the ACT, and also to send your scores to colleges.

Once again, we are here to help.

Private Tutoring for the SAT/PSAT/ACT

Private Tutoring is Available for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT

 

Six SAT/PSAT or ACT private strategy sessions follow a diagnostic test. Students should choose a set of sessions based on their area of need.  

Please call Mrs. Bell at 954-565-8982 ASAP to create a private schedule with your tutors.

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College Preview Writing Course

Individual Dimensions in Learning is offering a series of private writing lessons designed for the student who is about to enter college. Following a diagnostic essay, lessons will cover writing techniques to impress your first year writing professor with your very first paper.  Tuition for all 7 sessions will be $660.    Call us! 954-565-8982.

Autumn I SAT/PSAT Prep Starts August 4

Sign up for an Autumn SAT/PSAT Prep!   Autumn I, II are open! Sat Prep Autumn I begins on August 4, Autumn II on August 9. For rising Juniors: consider our PSAT Merit Program beginning on August 6 to increase your chances of becoming a National merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist. Check out our  Programs page...we are here to support you.

Virtual School

Students involved with virtual school are growing in number. We can assist with classes taken on-line whether they are in place of summer school classes or for educational enrichment.

PSAT Scores and Review, Great Info

PSAT Scores & Review  Information on the Score Report PSAT/NMSQT scores are reported on a scale of 20 to 80. In 2011, the average score for eleventh graders was about 48 in Critical Reading, 49 in Mathematics, and 46 in Writing Skills. The average score for tenth graders was about 43 in Critical Reading, 43 in Mathematics, and 41 in Writing Skills.Also listed on your score report is the Selection Index, which is used to determine eligibility in National Merit Scholarship Corporation programs (NMSC). It is the sum of the three scores in each test section (CR M W). The Selection Index ranges from 60 to 240. The average Selection Index for students in eleventh grade is about 143. Note: Only students in eleventh grade are eligible to enter NMSCscholarship programs.Finally, score reports include national percentiles, which allow you to compare your scores with other students in your grade level who have taken the PSAT/NMSQT. If you take the PSAT/NMSQT in the eleventh grade, you receive junior percentiles. If you take the PSAT/NMSQT in tenth grade or younger, you will receive sophomore percentiles. For example, a student in eleventh grade with a percentile of 55 has earned a score better than 55 percent of all eleventh graders. Another way to understand percentiles is to imagine 100 students lined up from the lowest (or 1st) percentile at the end of the line to the highest (or 99th) percentile at the front of the line. If you are at the 55th percentile, you would be the 56th person in line, ahead of 55 people in the line and behind 44. Go to Score Report Plus for more information about your score report.