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Many colleges and universities across the nationrequire applicants to take some form of admissionsexamination. Some schools develop their ownentrance exams, but most four-year colleges anduniversities require prospective students to take theScholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1), or the AmericanCollege Test (ACT). In addition to these, some schoolsrequire SAT 2 subject exams. Listed below are descriptionsand information regarding each of these tests.Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 1)A. The SAT 1 is composed of eight separately timedsections (one 25 minute and one 10 minute writingsections, two 25 minute and one 20 minute criticalreading sections, and two 25 minute and one 20minute math sections. This test measures students’abilities in the following areas:1. Critical reading sections measure students’vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.2. Math sections measure students’ ability tosolve problems involving arithmetic reasoning,algebra, and geometry.3. The writing sections measure students’ abilityto identify writing errors and improve sentencesand paragraphs. The essay section measuresstudents’ ability to develop and express a pointof view.B. The SAT is accepted at most colleges for admissionand placement purposes. Check individual collegeadmissions information for specific requirements.C. Scores range from 200-800 on all three sectionswith a total combined score ranging from 600-2400.An average SAT 1 combined score is around 1500.Because the writing section of the test is newer,most colleges still only look at the combined scoreof the critical reading and math sections whenmaking admission decisions.D. Scores indicate anticipated college performanceand assist students in college selection. Informationis available in the High School Counseling Officefor students to compare their scores with the averagescores at particular colleges.E. The SAT 1 is administered several times a yearat numerous high schools (Norwich is the closesttesting site to S-E).F. Registration fee is $50. Fee waivers are available.See your counselor for eligibility requirements.College Admission ExamsG. Students must register for the SAT online atwww.collegeboard.org. SAT registration informationand sample questions, are available in the highschool counseling office.Subject Achievement Tests (SAT 2)A. SAT 2’s are given in various subjects (i.e. biology,chemistry, literature, calculus, etc.) and measurea student’s knowledge and ability to apply thatknowledge in a particular area. It is best to takethe SAT 2’s as soon after the course as possible sothat the information is fresh in your mind. If youare required to take an SAT 2 in Biology you shouldtake this test as soon as possible after you completeyour course in Biology (Living Environment) or APBiology.B. Each SAT 2 subject test is one hour in length andan individual can take up to three on any giventest date. SAT 2’s are usually administered on thesame dates as the SAT 1 (see the SAT bulletin forexact dates). A student may NOT take the SAT 1 onthe same day they are taking one or more SAT 2’s.C. Some colleges use test results for admissions decisionsand/or for placement purposes.D. The basic fee to take one or more SAT 2 is $23 plus$12 per subject test. Fee waivers are available toincome eligible students.E. Students should check with the colleges to determineif any SAT 2’s are required. If required,SAT 2’s should be taken no later than the Decembertest date of a student’s senior year.F. Students must register for SAT2’s on line atwww.collegeboard.org. Registration information andsample questions, are available in the high schoolcounseling office.American College Test (ACT)A. The ACT consists of four multiple-choice academictests, each 35-60 minutes in length, designed to testa student’s background in English language usage,mathematics, social studies reading, and naturalsciences reading. The ACT emphasizes writingskills, advanced math items, and inferential andreasoning skills through reading. It is offered withand without a writing section. Most colleges wantthe writing section so register for the ACT withwriting.➤10 THE Maroon AND White
B. The ACT is accepted at most colleges foradmission and placement purposes. Checkindividual college admissions informationto find out specific requirements.C. The ACT score report will record a score foreach of the tests, as well as a composite (average)score for the four tests. Scores rangefrom 1-36 with an average composite scoreof 19.D. The ACT score report also provides an analysison the student’s chance of acceptance andsuccess at their choice colleges.E. The test also measures vocational interestand gives students ideas of the types of occupationsthey can pursue with these interests.F. The fee for the ACT plus Writing is $50.50.Fee waivers are available in the high schoolcounseling office to eligible students.G. The ACT is administered throughout thenation several times a year. Norwich HighSchool is a test center for the October andJune administrations only. Check the ACTwebsite for other test centers. Students mustregister on line at www.actstudent.org.Students should plan on taking the SAT 1and/or the ACT w/writing for the first timeno later than the spring of their junior year.Students can retake these exams as many timesas they want. Colleges will usually look at thehighest combined scores. Students will performbetter on standardized tests if they take challengingcourse work in the areas of Science,Math, English and Social Studies throughouthigh school. In addition to taking a challenginghigh school course load, the best way to preparefor these exams is to become familiar with theformat of the tests and the types of questionsasked by taking numerous practice exams.Students can take practice SAT 1 and 2 examsat www.collegeboard.org. Exams will be correctedand students will be provided with instructionand exercises to work on the areas where theirskills are weak. In addition this website alsohas a Word of the Day, which students can haveemailed to them. This allows students to learnup to 365 words in one year! Likewise, studentscan prepare for the ACT at www.actstudent.org.Important Test Dates2012-2013 SAT Test Dates and Registration DeadlinesTest DateRegistration DeadlineNovember 3.................................October 4December 1............................... November 1January 26................................December 28March 9....................................February 8May 4........................................April 5June 1.........................................May 22012-2013 ACT Test Dates and Registration DeadlinesTest DateRegistration DeadlineOctober 27.............................. September 21December 8............................... November 2April 13......................................March 8June 8.........................................May 3Register online for the SAT at www.collegeboard.org. Thefee is $50. **New this year: You must upload a photo when youregister for the SAT. Please follow the guidelines for acceptablephotos.Register online at www.actstudent.org/start for the ACT.The fee for the ACT with writing is $50.50.Fee waivers for both the SAT and ACT are available inthe High School Counseling Office to financially eligiblestudents.CollegeNow For S-E StudentsS-E High School students now have the opportunityto enroll in college level courses through a partnershipwith Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3). Thetwo courses are Introduction to Computer Aided Design(2 credits) and Keyboarding and Document Processing(3 credits). Students who choose to take these courses willbe officially enrolled into TC3. They will receive a transcriptupon completion of the course(s) just as any other collegestudent would. S-E students still earn high school credit aswell. TC3 offers this opportunity at NO COST to students.They are able to do this because they are not supplyingthe physical classroom or the instructor. TC3 credits haveproven to be transferable to any SUNY college and manyprivate institutions.For more information regarding these courses, contactthe High School Guidance Office or the instructors for thesecourses. Scott Bugbee (technology teacher, bugbees@secsd.org)teaches the CAD course and Marie Hall (business teacher,hallm@secsd.org) teaches the keyboarding course.THE Maroon AND White 11
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