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small medium large Martha Gellar will be coming to CCS on November 7, 2008 teaching an all day ACT prep class to the junior class. Any seniors who want to take advantage of the opportunity may also participate. The fee for the all day workshop is only $30. Checks should be made payable to CCS and turned into Mrs. Dickens no later than October 15. ACT TEST DATES 2008-2009 www.actstudent.org (Go to the 'Links' section to link to this site) When registering for the ACT test, you can choose to purchase a copy of your test. This allows you to check the questions you missed to help improve your score when you re-take the test. You must order and pay for this when registering for the test. Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration - Fee Required September 13, 2008 Aug. 12, 2008 Aug. 13-22,08 certain states only October 25, 2008 September 19, 2008 September 20 - October 3, 2008 December 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 November 8 - 20, 2008 February 7, 2009* January 6, 2009 January 7 - 16, 2009 April 4, 2009 February 27, 2009 February 28 - March 13, 2009 June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 May 9 - 22, 2009 SAT TEST DATES 2008-2009 www.collegeboard.com (Go to the 'Links' section to link to this site) The SAT Question and Answer Service is available for the Oct., Jan., and May tests. See registration information for more details. Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Fee Required October 4, 2008 Sep. 9, 2008 Sep. 16, 2008 November 1, 2008 Sept. 26, 2008 Oct. 10, 2008 December 6, 2008 Nov. 5, 2008 Nov. 18, 2008 January 24, 2009 Dec. 26, 2008 Jan. 6, 2009 March 14, 2009 Feb. 10, 2009 Feb. 24, 2009 May 2, 2009 March 31, 2009 Apr. 9, 2009 June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009 May 15, 2009 ACT Test Preparation Classes OPTION #1 For? Juniors and Seniors What? Martha Gellar Test Prep Courses Date? 3 sets of class options for SAT/PSAT and 4 sets of class options for ACT Time? depends on which set of classes you choose Deadline? until booked or class begins Location? Depends on which set of classes you choose. Register? Call 513-984-9057; satteach@one.net or Registration papers available from Mrs. Dickens Fee? $275 OPTION # 2 For? Juniors and Seniors What? SMARTER Learning Systems Test Preparation Classes and Private Tutoring Location? SMARTER Learning Systems, Ft. Mitchell, KY Register? 859-341-7326 OPTION # 3 For? Juniors and Seniors What? ACT Test Prep through Northern Kentucky University Location? NKU Covington Campus Info? Call NKU community Education for information OPTION # 4 For? High School Students What? ACT / SAT test prep - individual tutoring Location? Huntington Learning Centers Register? call Huntington Learning Center Fee? depends on the services you choose OPTION # 5 For? any student What? Kaplan ACT or SAT QuizBank How? Sign up for your free ACT or SAT QuizBank today The PSAT/NMSQT Test for Junior Students The Preliminary SAT�/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a co- sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test�. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. The PSAT test measures: >critical reading skills >math problem-solving skills >writing skills This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are: >to receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice. >to see how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. >to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11). >to help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT. >to receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service. (Information taken from the College Board web-site) The ASVAB Test for Junior Students The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is made up of verbal, math, and technical tests. Your score is one of the main factors determining what jobs will be available to you. A career / interest inventory test. The PLAN Test for Sophomore Students A. Achievement Tests >English 50 items 30 minutes >Mathematics 40 items 40 minutes >Reading 25 items 20 minutes >Science 30 items 25 minutes These curriculum-based tests cover the skills and knowledge that are commonly taught in schools and are judged to be important for success in both high school and college. The tests measure what students know and what they are able to do with their knowledge. B. Other Components of the Test (approximately 65 minutes) >Needs Assessment�collects information about students' perceived needs for help >High School Course and Grade Information�gathers lists of courses completed, currently being taken, or planned for completion before graduation >UNIACT Interest Inventory�helps students explore personally relevant career options >Educational Opportunity Service (EOS)�provides relevant college and scholarship information at no cost to students based on their PLAN information The content of the PLAN tests is closely tied to that of the achievement tests in the ACT, which is broadly used for college entrance and placement decisions. (Information taken from ACT web-site) The EXPLORE Test for 8th Grade Students EXPLORE is made up of four academic achievement tests and other components: A. Achievement Tests >English 40 items 30 minutes >Mathematics 30 items 30 minutes >Reading 30 items 30 minutes >Science 28 items 30 minutes B. Additional Components >Getting Ready for High School and Beyond - Provides helpful information about EXPLORE for students and parents, including practical hints for making a successful transition into high school. >UNIACT Interest Inventory (72 items)- Helps students explore personally relevant career options. >Needs Assessment - Collects information about students' perceived needs. >Plans and Background Information - Gathers information about students' school coursework plans, educational and career plans after high school, and other relevant information. >It's Your Future: A Student's Guide to EXPLORE - Explains the EXPLORE report profile to students and their parents, offering an introduction to ACT's World-of-Work Map, a study skills checklist, and a coursework planner. The content of the EXPLORE tests is closely tied to that of the achievement tests in the the ACT, which is broadly used for college entrance and placement decisions. It is also consistent with the content of ACT's PLAN� program for grade 10. (*Information taken from ACT web-site)
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