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PSAT and College Planning:
The Next Step
• Interpreting your PSAT Score Report• Differences between SAT and ACT• How to prepare
The PSAT, SAT and ACT
College Planning• College planning timeline• Resources• Other services and
resources
Email Sign Up
•Exam/Mock Test dates•Alerts on Free Workshops•Updates on access to practice tests and resources
•Prep Class Dates•Deadline Reminders
Your Feedback•Fill out feedback form during the presentation
SOPHOMORES-The SAT is Changing for
You! Spring 20163 hours (+ 50 for Essay)
Essay Optional2 Sections: Evidence Based Reading/Writing &
MathScale: 400-1600 (200-800)
Aptitude→AchievementNo Penalty for Incorrect Answers/Blanks
Emphasis on AlgebraNo More Unknown Words
New PSAT is scheduled to
launch Oct. 2015
Keep these differences in
mind while you interpret the
scores in front of you!
Interpreting the Score Report
Reading Your Report
The Breakdown of Questions & Answers
The Breakdown of Questions & Answers
ComparativeSAT Scores: 530 590 670
Predicting Your SAT Score
Preparing for the Real Deal
Looking Ahead:
Take mock SAT & ACT - Register NOW!
Decide which test to focus on and level of preparation needed based
on results and colleges you are interested in.
SurferMath prep class - how do you know if you need it?
Upcoming Mock Tests
Mock ACTSaturday, Jan. 17
8amAmerican Canyon
High School
Mock SATSaturday, Jan. 24
8amAmerican Canyon
High School
Register Online - $20
surfermath.com
SAT• Aptitude Test – Strategy based• Vocabulary more heavily weighted• Math - up through Algebra II• No Science• Has a penalty for guessing on multiple
choice questions
SAT Subject • 17 Tests
(Math/History/Language/English/Science)• Major specific• Selective programs/schools• Take after AP class
ACT•Achievement Test – Content based•Grammar more heavily weighted•Math - up through Trigonometry•Science reasoning •Includes a science reasoning test
Differences between
SAT and ACTThese differences will change for Sophomores, as a result of the SAT changes. Please
check out the sophomore version of this
presentation for more information!
Resources
SurferMath SAT/ACT Prep Classes
•Reading/Writing/Math•2 Instructors: Reading/Writing and Math•1 ½ hours, twice per week, six/seven weeks•Multiple full length practice tests with score reports
•Resource materials•Classes lead up to test date•Private tutoring
SurferMath SAT Prep Class- SOON!
College Planning
College Planning Resources
Quickstart CareerZone
Collegexpress
Big Future
REMEMBER TO REGISTER!
Mock ACTSaturday, Jan. 17
8amAmerican Canyon
High School
Mock SATSaturday, Jan. 24
8amAmerican Canyon
High School
Register Online - $20
surfermath.com
Surfermath Services and Upcoming
Workshops• College Advising:
surfermath.com/college-advising
• Surfermath Powerpoints:
“Five Steps to Choosing a College”
“Three Things You Must Know Before Applying to College”
“Understanding the Common App”
“ABC’s of Your Personal Essay” and “Tips for Supplemental Writing”
“SAT. ACT. OMG!”
