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Does every college/university accept the SAT & ACT tests equally?
YES
When is the best time to start test prep?
Test Dates
• SAT
• Aug
• Oct*
• Nov
• Dec
• Mar*
• May*
• June
• ACT
• Sept
• Oct
• Dec*
• Feb
• Apr*
• June*
• July
BOOKLETS
• SAT
• QAS
– Oct, Mar, May
• ACT
• TIR
– Dec, Apr, June
How do they SCORE?
• SAT
• Reading (400)
• Writing (400)
– Added to form one
• Math (800)
• Cumulative: 1600
• ACT
• English (36)
• Math (36)
• Reading (36)
• Science (36)
• Composite Averaged: 36
SAT SCALE
ACT SCALE
Reading
• SAT – Section 1
• 52 Questions
• 65 Minutes
• The Answer is in the PASSAGE.
• Find the KEY WORDS
• ACT – Section 3
• 40 Questions
• 35 Minutes
• The Answer is in the PASSAGE.
• Find the KEY WORDS
The Answer is IN the Passage
English Grammar & “Writing”
• SAT
• 44 Questions
• 35 Minutes
• ACT
• 75 Questions
• 45 Minutes
English
Pick the answer!
Math
• SAT
• Non-Calculator
– 20 Questions
– 25 Minutes
• Calculator
– 38 Questions
– 55 Minutes
• “Grid-In”
• ACT
• 60 Questions
• 60 Minutes
• All multiple choice
Phil’s 4 Rules of Math
1. Read with your Pencil. Underline KEY MATH WORDS. (Be an ACTIVE reader).
2. Write down an EQUATION and do the math with your pencil and calculator. Do not do any PASSIVE math.
3. Draw a PICTURE.
4. Read the Answers: Backsolve & Plug in a Number
What is the “X”: Backsolve
“How Many” is the UNKOWN: Plug in a number.
SCIENCE
• SAT
• Does give “science” or “STEM” questions thorough the other sections
• ACT
• 40 Questions
• 35 Minutes
The Answer is in the …
Science has KEY WORDS
ESSAY (Optional)
• SAT
• How Essay
• ACT
• What Essay
Test Prep Options
• In School
• After School Group Classes
• One on One In Person
• One on One online
• Study on Your Own
• Do nothing and live with the outcomes
Merit Money & Test Option
• Early Decision
• Early Action
• Test Option
• In State Tuition
• Free Money is Good
Best Test Prep Tool (paper & ink)
830Prep.com
• 8:30pm (EST) Live Online Prep Class
• Starting Nov 25th runs for 6 weeks – beta test. Spring classes will be grouped by skill and run 10 weeks
• North Allegheny gets 6 free prep classes
• Coupon Code: NA2019
• Register at 3RPrep.com
• Call 833-773-7522