Sat/act Info

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How long: current SAT

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3 hours 45 minutes

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How long: redesigned SAT

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3 hours 50 minutes

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Essay: current SAT. Required? How long are students given?

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Required. 25 minutes.

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Essay: redesigned SAT. Required? How long are students given?

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Optional. 50 minutes.

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Current SAT: scoring range

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600-2400

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Redesigned SAT: scoring range

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400-1600. 200-800 Math, 200-800 Evidence-based reading and writing

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Guessing penalty? Current SAT. If so, what is it? Exceptions?

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Yes. -1/4 point for incorrect multiple choice. No guessing penalty for incorrect student-produced response.

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Guessing penalty? Redesigned SAT. If so, what is it? Exceptions?

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No.

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Calculator allowed for math? Current SAT

Back 9

Yes.

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Calculator allowed for math? Redesigned SAT

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Yes for longer math section, but no for shorter math section.

Front 11

Release date: redesigned SAT

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2016

Front 12

Redesigned SAT Reading changes.

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Just one section, 65 minutes (not 70), combination of ACT Reading and Science

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Redesigned SAT Math changes.

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2 sections, not 3, and one is non-calculator.

Front 14

SAT Essay changes.

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It's "optional." Lasts 50 minutes, not 25, and does not contribute to base SAT score.

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SAT Writing/Language changes.

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Largely resembles ACT English. Just one section, not 3.

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SAT Current and Revised: What question types are included on the math test, and how many are there?

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Current: Student-produced response (10)

Revised: Student-produced response (6 on the calculator section, 5 on the non-calculator section), extended response (1, on the calculator section)

Front 17

SAT: What "3" things does a student receive when a QAS is ordered?

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Question-and-Answer service.

1) Your response to each question.

2) The correct answer to each question.

3) Question type info.

4) Level of difficulty of each problem.

5) Scoring guidelines.

Front 18

SAT: When is QAS available?

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For the October, January, and May test dates.

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Does SAT offer score choice?

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Yes.

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Do college composite (superscore) SAT scores?

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Some do.

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SAT: Should a student choose to send the scores to colleges right away?

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No; this should depend on your scores and the college's practices (e.g. superscoring).

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Is the SAT constructed in a way to trick students into picking the wrong answer?

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No.

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ACT: How many scored sections on the ACT plus Writing?

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5 with Writing.

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ACT: What is the maximum score for the multiple-choice sections of the ACT?

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36.

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ACT: How is the composite score calculated?

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Each section is weighted equally and an average is taken (essay not included).

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What are typically the two most difficulty sections for students on the ACT?

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Reading and Science.

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What is the score range for the ACT essay?

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2-12 (1-6 from 2 different graders whose scores are added together)

Front 28

How many unscored sections are on the ACT plus Writing?

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None. (Writing not added to composite score but is scored)

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What is the order of the sections on the ACT plus Writing?

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1. English. 2. Math. 3. Reading. 4. Science. 5. Writing.

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ACT: How many questions are in each section?

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1. English: 75. 2. Math: 60. 3. Reading: 40. 4. Science: 40. 5. 1 prompt.

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ACT: How long does each section last?

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1. English: 45 minutes. 2. Math: 60 minutes. 3. Reading: 35 minutes. 4. Science: 35 minutes. 5. Writing: 30 minutes.

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ACT: Should students register for the ACT or the ACT Plus Writing?

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ACT Plus Writing.

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ACT: Is the ACT essay score factored into the ACT composite score?

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No.

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ACT: How is the ACT Writing Skills score determined?

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A Combined English/Writing score is formed with the Writing subscore and the English section score. (The phrase "Writing Skills score" did not show up online in clear connection to the ACT)

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ACT: How does the Writing Skills score factor into the ACT composite score?

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The Writing test does not affect the ACT composite score.

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Do any ACT sections increase in difficulty as a student progresses through the section?

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Yes. Math.

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What three things does a student receive when a TIR is ordered?

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This is an ACT Test Information Release. You get: 1) a list of your answers.

2) a copy of the multiple-choice test questions.

3) an answer key.

4) scoring instructions.

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During which three months is a TIR offered?

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ACT TIR: December, April, June.

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ACT: Does ACT offer score choice?

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Yes.

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Do college composite (superscore) ACT scores?

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Some do.

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What two calculators are not allowed on the ACT?

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TI-89 and TI-92.

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ACT and SAT: Name three ways the SAT and ACT essays differ.

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The ACT essay is optional; the SAT essay affects your composite score; you have less time for the SAT essay (25 minutes instead of 30).

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SAT/ACT: What is the difference in the level of math tested on the SAT and the ACT?

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ACT math is higher-level. Trigonometry, as opposed to just functions on the SAT.

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ACT/SAT: Are the ACT calculator policy and the SAT calculator policy the same?

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No. On the SAT you can use the TI-89.

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SAT/ACT: Which test, the SAT or the ACT, is accepted by any college or university in the admissions process?

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Both/either.

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SAT Subject Tests: How long do students have to take SAT Subject Tests?

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One hour.

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Are SAT Subject Tests required by all colleges?

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No.

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SAT Subject Tests: If a school does require SAT Subject Tests, how many are typically required?

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2.

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SAT Subject Tests: What level of math is tested on the SAT Math Level 1 Subject Test?

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Algebra, geometry.

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Sat Subject Tests: What level of math is tested on the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test?

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Trigonometry, pre-calculus.

Front 51

Does Academic Approach provide college counseling?

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No?

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Does Academic Approach provide tutoring for tests/subjects other than ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests?

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Yes. Academic subjects, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE.

Front 53

How may sections does the PSAT have?

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5

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PSAT: When do students typically take the PSAT?

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October (3rd Wednesday or 3rd Saturday)

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To whom is the National Merit Scholarship open?

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Anyone who takes the PSAT/NM SQT test.

Front 56

How many students qualify to be a National Merit Semi-Finalist?

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1/3 of 50,000 high scorers = 17,000

Front 57

SAT: What is the website for the SAT?

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www.collegeboard.org

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ACT: What is the website for the ACT?

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www.actstudent.org

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Do all students who commit to a one-on-one program with Academic Approach have access to our online courses?

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No.

Front 60

What are the three words that describe Academic Approach's reading comprehension strategy?

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Grasp-Prove-Eliminate

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Old SAT sections, time allotted, number of items per section

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Math: 70 minutes; 2 25-minute sections with 24 questions each and 1 20-minute section with 19 questions
Writing: 25-minute essay, one 25-minute 35-question section, one 10-minute 14-question section.
Critical Reading: 2 25-minute 24-question sections, 1 20-minute 19-question section.
Experimental: 25-minutes. Questions vary.

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New SAT: Sections and Questions

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Reading: 1 65-minute 52-question section.
Writing and Language: one 35-minute 44-question section.
Math: 2 sections: 1 55-minute 37-question calculator section and 1 25-minute 20-question no calculator section.