The presentation provides information about the SAT and ACT exams. It discusses what the exams are, who should take them, when to take them, how to register, how to prepare, and what to expect on test day. The presentation recommends students first take the exams during their junior year of high school and provides resources to help with preparation.

1. PENN FOSTER WEBINAR SERIES
SESSION 2: ACING THE SAT AND ACT
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2. 2 THE SAT & ACT
WHAT ARE THEY?
The two most widely used college
admissions tests
Tests what students know and how
well they can apply that knowledge

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WHO SHOULD TAKE THEM?
Before registering, consider your college
plans. Some community colleges, technical
schools, and others DO NOT require the SAT
or ACT. Instead they may require some
other type of admission test which you
would set up through the college itself
COLLEGE-BOUND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Typically, you can find this information on the
Admissions section of the college’s website THE SAT & ACT

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WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THEM?
1st take during the
spring of their junior
year & again during the
fall of their senior year
A year to a year and a
half before you plan on
entering college.
PENN FOSTER
STUDENTS
TYPICALLY
The SAT and ACT are offered several times a year
When the majority of
your core courses are
completed
WE
RECOMMEND
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What’s the difference?
SAT ACT
Score Range 600-2,400 1-36
Sections
Math
Critical Reading
Writing
Math
English
Reading
Science
Writing (optional)
Guessing
Penalty of -¼
point
No penalty
Time Limit
3 hours 45
minutes
2 hours 55
minutes
ACTSAT
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Which one should I take?
Take a few practice tests
Consider registering for the
PLAN or PSAT
Most schools will accept either one, so
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
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How do I register?
ACT
www.ACTstudent.org
Deadline is a little over a
month before the test
date
$36.50 (without writing)
$52.50 (with writing)
SAT
www.sat.collegeboard.org
Deadline is typically
1 month before the test
date
$51.00
Registration for both tests is done online
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www.vocabahead.com
www.number2.com
www.sparknotes.com
www.majortests.com
www.testpreppractice.net
www.march2success.com/index.cfm
www.vocabulary.co.il
How should I prepare?
Question of
the Day -
Follow on Twitter
Practice Tests
and Questions
Study Guides
for purchase
Other
Websites
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What score do I need to achieve?
Most universities will indicate median SAT/ACT range
Select “College Search”
If you have some prospective schools in mind, visit
www.collegeboard.org
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CALCULATOR
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
ADMISSION TICKET
SNACK (FOR YOUR BREAK)
CONSIDER WEARING A WATCH
Basic, Scientific,
and select
Graphing
Calculators ARE
allowed – BRING
ONE, it will save
you time
What to expect & bring on the day
of the test
Note: ACT has
more strict
calculator
guidelines so be
sure to check
the website
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ANY QUESTIONS?

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