PSAT
Who: All Samueli Academy Sophomores and juniors who signed up and over 3.6 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year.
What: The PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond.
When: Usually mid OCtober.
Where: All Sophomores, some juniors and freshmen will take the exam in one of their classes.
Why: To benefit from early feedback on their skills. It is important to realize that this is solely done to have the student get a good idea of what the PSAT and SAT look like. These scores will not be sent to universities.
For more information on the PSAT click here or view the Prezi below
SAT
Who: All students interested in pursuing higher education at a four year institution
What: The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support, and scholarships, in a way that's fair to all students. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century.
When: Dates are TBD but students should plan to take the exam their spring semester of Junior year and their Fall semester of Senior year.
Where: Select High Schools through Orange County
Why: All universities and some scholarships require the SAT scores
For more information on the SAT's click here
TIP: Add APPS on your mobile device that will give you a daily SAT question or a word of the day (this will help tremendously!)
ACT
Who: All students interested in pursuing higher education at a four year institution
What: The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
When: Dates are TBD but students should plan to take the exam their spring semester of junior year and their fall semester of Senior year.
Where: Nearby high schools
Why: Universities and some scholarships require ACT scores
FEE Waivers: Fee waivers are for students who receive free/reduced lunch. The waiver covers the entire fee of the exam. Students should see counselor
Who: All Samueli Academy Sophomores and juniors who signed up and over 3.6 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year.
What: The PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond.
When: Usually mid OCtober.
Where: All Sophomores, some juniors and freshmen will take the exam in one of their classes.
Why: To benefit from early feedback on their skills. It is important to realize that this is solely done to have the student get a good idea of what the PSAT and SAT look like. These scores will not be sent to universities.
For more information on the PSAT click here or view the Prezi below
SAT
Who: All students interested in pursuing higher education at a four year institution
What: The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support, and scholarships, in a way that's fair to all students. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century.
When: Dates are TBD but students should plan to take the exam their spring semester of Junior year and their Fall semester of Senior year.
Where: Select High Schools through Orange County
Why: All universities and some scholarships require the SAT scores
For more information on the SAT's click here
TIP: Add APPS on your mobile device that will give you a daily SAT question or a word of the day (this will help tremendously!)
ACT
Who: All students interested in pursuing higher education at a four year institution
What: The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
When: Dates are TBD but students should plan to take the exam their spring semester of junior year and their fall semester of Senior year.
Where: Nearby high schools
Why: Universities and some scholarships require ACT scores
FEE Waivers: Fee waivers are for students who receive free/reduced lunch. The waiver covers the entire fee of the exam. Students should see counselor