ACT
All college bound Juniors and Seniors need to take either the ACT or the SAT at least one time. Students who take the test a second time usually improve their first score. Juniors are highly encouraged the take the ACT at least one time.
Our test code is 363-283 (for both ACT and SAT).
http://www.actstudent.org/ - Include 4 schools to send your score to and take the writing portion at least one time.
This site is a great resource for practice. Students also use the site to register for the test (students not parents should be registering). A picture will be needed also - it will be uploaded prior to completed registration.
Students who do not have an ID need to see Mrs. Derheimer.
Go to: http://www.infohio.org/
Choose: Grades 9-12
Username: Tuslaw
Password: Blue
Choose: Learning Express Resources (on the left)
Then choose: Learning Express Library
At this point, you have to create your own log in – choose the Login like at the top
right corner of the page
Next: Choose “New Users Register Here”
On the left choose “College Preparation”
Lastly, Choose “ACT Preparation”
ACT Website - Testing information, Registration, Practice and much more!
www.studentedge.com - Free ACT practice
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html - Practice for the ACT
http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/learningCenter/highschool
Additional practice packets are available in the guidance office.
The PSAT is offered to Sophomores and Juniors each fall. Juniors
taking the test are participating in the National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (NMQST). NMSQT is a highly competitive national scholarship competition where 15,000 students receive scholarships of $2,500 and 50,000 students receive national recognition. Sophomores are not eligible for the NMSQT competition. View the website http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php for more information.
Sophomores and Juniors interested in taking the PSAT must pay $15 (nonrefundable) in cash or check (to Tuslaw High School) by September 18th. All money should be given to Mrs. Derheimer
PSAT is give on October 19th at 8:00 a.m. The test is a national test and must be given on that date at that specific time.
The test will be given in the library.
PSAT
I. The PSAT is the beginning of your college search. You are in need of experience in taking college achievement tests, and this is a cheap way of doing so.
II. You will gain:
Experience in test taking
Familiarity in test format
An opportunity be eligible for college money
See how you compare to thousands of others your age
Get feedback on what you can do to improve your scores
III. What is the test like?
a. 1 Critical Reading Section – 60 minutes
47 total questions
b. 1 math section – 70 minutes
44 total questions
c. 1 writing skills section – 35 minutes
35 total questions
IV. How is the test scored?
a. for every correct answer you receive 1 point
b. every wrong answer you are NOT penalized
c. you can guess without penalty
d. do not leave any questions blank!
V. Scores will returned to the guidance office and you will be notified of your results in December
VI. Should you take this test? YES. This test is an opportunity for you to get practice on standardized tests and see where you stand on college admissions.
VII. The cost of the test is $15.00 and will be given on October 19th. You need to sign up in the guidance office. The money for the test is due by September 18th and is nonrefundable. The test is only given on the date listed above.
VIII. See the website for additional information and practice. Additional practice and information will be given once a student signs up for the test.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/learningCenter/highschool
SAT
The SAT is a standardized college admission test. Most colleges and
universities accept either SAT or ACT scores. To decide which test fits
you best, compare practice questions on the SAT and ACT websites or contact your colleges/universities of choice.
View the SAT website for testing dates and deadlines.
