2020 - 2021 SC Parent Night Presentation

So many questions… • • • • • • • • • • • • • Why take a standardized assessment? What is the ACT? How will my scores be used? What is super scoring? What is on the test? Should I send all of my scores? When should I test? Should I take the test at xxx location? Should I test on xxx date? What is a good score? What is a bad score? When will I get my scores? Will my scores haunt me all the days of my life? What Colleges Considering For Admission ● Transcript: ◦ Course levels & rigor ◦ Grades ● Scores ◦ ACT ◦ SAT ● Essays – Personal Statement & Supplemental Questions ● Extracurricular Activities ◦ Positions & Leadership ● Letter(s) of Recommendation ◦ Relationship to Applicant ◦ Qualities of Applicant Why Take A Standardized Test? ● Admission – to compare you to other candidates in their application pool ● Placement – to choose the most appropriate courses for you ● Advisement – to help guide you in making course or career decisions Test Optional??? Why take the ACT test: BENEFITS Of Taking THE ACT TEST • Accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the US • Tested on what you’re already learning in class • The only national college admission exam to measure science skills with the ACT STEM Score and Benchmark • Unlocks more financial and educational opportunities • Helps colleges find you Why take the ACT test: • Gives you insight into your interests and potential majors • Helps you plan for your future How long is the ACT? ACT English Test (75 questions, 45 minutes) ACT Math Test (60 questions, 60 minutes) ACT Reading Test (40 questions, 35 minutes) ACT Science Test (40 questions, 35 minutes) ACT Writing Test (1 question, 40 minutes) ACT Assessment Scores ● ● ● ● ● English Mathematics Reading Science Composite (1-36) (1-36) (1-36) (1-36) (1-36) ● Writing* (2-12) (Optional) ● ● ELA* STEM (1-36) (English/Reading/Writing) (1-36) (Math/Science) *Composite not affected by *optional* Writing Test Nothing Until it’s interpreted What Does a Score Mean? and used Why it’s important to your best on the ACT test: EVERY Test Point MATTERS A single point on the ACT can increase your financial and educational opportunities 10 The Official ACT Subject Guides In-depth Prep for Each Section on the ACT! • Help students improve performance and gain the confidence needed to succeed in each subject • Detailed breakdown of each subject reporting category • All practice questions include detailed solutions and explanations • Each guide includes access to an online version 39 • Prep course accessible anywhere, anytime! • Over 30+ short, engaging, self-paced video lessons led by expert teachers • Over 2,000 official ACT test questions to practice and gain confidence • Five full-length ACT practice tests to become familiar with the test format Fee waiver eligible students will receive access for one year 40 • 16 hours of interactive live instruction with expert teachers • Test content and strategies • Flexible virtual class sessions • Questions answered in real-time • Off camera teachers provide additional support 41 • One on one dedicated support with five hours of live online private tutoring • Students can focus on specific areas that need concentrated instruction • Flexible schedule, set up time that works for their schedule • Includes months access to The Official ACT Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan Late Fall 2020 42 Comparison of ACT Test Prep Products https://success.act.org/s/article/ACT-Test-Prep-Product-Comparison 43 More Educational Opportunity Why check YES on EOS: Three BIG Benefits of Opting in to the ACT® Educational Opportunity Service (EOS) When you register for the ACT® test, you will have the option of signing up for EOS Here are reasons to check “yes” on EOS This information is sourced from the College Choice Report for the graduation class of 2014 44 More Educational Opportunity Why check YES on EOS: CONNECTS YOU WITH COLLEGES Signing up for EOS connects you to colleges In a recent graduating class, 84% of EOS participants had their names selected by at least one college Opting in to EOS can help broaden your college search and help you find paths to education after high school 45 More Educational Opportunity Why check YES on EOS: Find SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID But EOS isn’t just about connecting with colleges Groups that oversee scholarships and other forms of financial aid use it to connect with students Opting in to EOS can broaden your ways to pay for college 46 More Educational Opportunity Why check YES on EOS: Most Students USE IT In 2016, about 73% of ACT-tested high school students opted in to EOS It’s free and, if you change your mind, you can switch your preferences online at ACT® Profile™ EOS helps you find college opportunities across the country.* *EOS-enrolled students typically are selected by more than 16 colleges, on average 47 What should I after taking the test? NEXT STEPS After You Take the Test Taking the test is just the start Here are tips, tools, and resources from ACT to help you plan your future 48 After You Receive Your Scores • Download the eBook: Using Your ACT Score Report as a Tool to Shape Your Future • This FREE eBook explains the sections of your ACT score report and how it can: o o o o Help you determine your college readiness Help you plan and inform your future after high school Identify your academic strengths and weaknesses Help you put yourself in the best position to win a scholarship What should I after taking the test? 49 After You Receive Your Scores • Take a look at the “Interest-Major Fit” section of your report o It can tell you how well your interests match with other students who declared the same major What should I after taking the test? 50 Can I increase my score? 57% of students* who retested increased their score Retesting lets you see your improvement over time and identifies if you’re on the path to college readiness Is retesting worth it? *2015 ACT tested students 51 ACT ACADEMY ACT TEST PREP WEBSITE 52 Please enter questions in the chat 53 ... Science Test (40 questions, 35 minutes) ACT Writing Test (1 question, 40 minutes) ACT Assessment Scores ● ● ● ● ● English Mathematics Reading Science Composite ( 1-3 6) ( 1-3 6) ( 1-3 6) ( 1-3 6) ( 1-3 6)... date? What is a good score? What is a bad score? When will I get my scores? Will my scores haunt me all the days of my life? What Colleges Considering For Admission ● Transcript: ◦ Course levels... Writing* ( 2-1 2) (Optional) ● ● ELA* STEM ( 1-3 6) (English/Reading/Writing) ( 1-3 6) (Math/Science) *Composite not affected by *optional* Writing Test Nothing Until it’s interpreted What Does a Score