Why should I take the ACT?
Students take the ACT for two primary reasons: the first to reach admission standards for college and the second to compete for scholarships associated with ACT scores.
ACT Testing
Students should register for the ACT test online at www.actstudent.org, record the username and password they create for future use, and report their scores to Putnam City West using the code 372-692. In addition, students are encouraged to report their scores to four colleges. They should be prepared to upload a head and shoulder picture and use a credit card for payment or enter the waiver number. The ACT-No Writing (cost-$42.50) is the recommended test unless a student knows the writing test is required for his/ her desired college. Juniors and Seniors on free or reduced lunch may take the ACT two times at no cost with waivers that are issued through Mrs. Miller in College Office located in C104. Students on an IEP should contact the Special Ed department for help with registration that includes accommodations. You can search the internet for apps to upload a photo, it must be uploaded and your admission ticket printed approximately one week before the test. Make sure you read all directions from your admission ticket, so you are prepared for the test date. See Mrs. Miller in the College Office for more information.
When should I take the ACT and Concurrent Enrollment
Sophomores who have completed Algebra II or are interested in the Putnam City West concurrent program, should take the April test. This allows students to assess their performance and possibly qualify for concurrent enrollment classes.
Juniors should take the ACT after they have completed Algebra II, unless again, they want to take concurrent enrollment classes their junior year. To enroll in fall concurrent enrollment classes, it is suggested they take the ACT by April. To enroll in spring concurrent enrollment classes, if not taken before, the ACT must be completed by the October test date. To qualify for concurrent enrollment students, in general, must have a 3.50 GPA and a minimum 20 ACT. Qualifications for different universities and classes may vary.
Seniors who have not taken the ACT should take the ACT in the fall, preferably the September or October test. Students test to achieve a qualifying score for college admission, but also to contend for scholarships. In most cases, colleges will consider only the highest ACT score. Some colleges continue to accept ACT scores for scholarships all the way into June, but most do not. For concurrent enrollment, in general, seniors need a 3.0 GPA and a 19 ACT. For more information contact your guidance counselor or Mrs. Miller, your College Advisor in the College Office.
What is the SAT?
The SAT is designed to test your skill level in math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The test is divided into seven sections: 3 math, 3 verbal, and 1 experimental section. The math and verbal sections each have their own distinct question types, including quantitative comparisons, sentence completions, grid-ins, and more. The experimental section, used by the test developer to try out new questions, is not scored and can be either math or verbal. You will not know which section is experimental.
The SAT is scored on scale of 200-800 for both the math and verbal sections. The College Board sets the average for all test takers at 500 for each. A perfect score on the SAT is 1600. The cost of the SAT is $65.00.
Students take the ACT for two primary reasons: the first to reach admission standards for college and the second to compete for scholarships associated with ACT scores.
ACT Testing
Students should register for the ACT test online at www.actstudent.org, record the username and password they create for future use, and report their scores to Putnam City West using the code 372-692. In addition, students are encouraged to report their scores to four colleges. They should be prepared to upload a head and shoulder picture and use a credit card for payment or enter the waiver number. The ACT-No Writing (cost-$42.50) is the recommended test unless a student knows the writing test is required for his/ her desired college. Juniors and Seniors on free or reduced lunch may take the ACT two times at no cost with waivers that are issued through Mrs. Miller in College Office located in C104. Students on an IEP should contact the Special Ed department for help with registration that includes accommodations. You can search the internet for apps to upload a photo, it must be uploaded and your admission ticket printed approximately one week before the test. Make sure you read all directions from your admission ticket, so you are prepared for the test date. See Mrs. Miller in the College Office for more information.
When should I take the ACT and Concurrent Enrollment
Sophomores who have completed Algebra II or are interested in the Putnam City West concurrent program, should take the April test. This allows students to assess their performance and possibly qualify for concurrent enrollment classes.
Juniors should take the ACT after they have completed Algebra II, unless again, they want to take concurrent enrollment classes their junior year. To enroll in fall concurrent enrollment classes, it is suggested they take the ACT by April. To enroll in spring concurrent enrollment classes, if not taken before, the ACT must be completed by the October test date. To qualify for concurrent enrollment students, in general, must have a 3.50 GPA and a minimum 20 ACT. Qualifications for different universities and classes may vary.
Seniors who have not taken the ACT should take the ACT in the fall, preferably the September or October test. Students test to achieve a qualifying score for college admission, but also to contend for scholarships. In most cases, colleges will consider only the highest ACT score. Some colleges continue to accept ACT scores for scholarships all the way into June, but most do not. For concurrent enrollment, in general, seniors need a 3.0 GPA and a 19 ACT. For more information contact your guidance counselor or Mrs. Miller, your College Advisor in the College Office.
What is the SAT?
The SAT is designed to test your skill level in math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The test is divided into seven sections: 3 math, 3 verbal, and 1 experimental section. The math and verbal sections each have their own distinct question types, including quantitative comparisons, sentence completions, grid-ins, and more. The experimental section, used by the test developer to try out new questions, is not scored and can be either math or verbal. You will not know which section is experimental.
The SAT is scored on scale of 200-800 for both the math and verbal sections. The College Board sets the average for all test takers at 500 for each. A perfect score on the SAT is 1600. The cost of the SAT is $65.00.