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Setting Life Goals - Decision Making

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The 16 CAREER CLUSTERS

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Career Project Checklist

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Career Clusters Interests Survey

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Test Taking Strategies

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How to Write a Personal Statement Essay

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Behavior Goal Worksheet

Behavior Goal Worksheet

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College Entrance Exams

ACT

  • 215 questions
  • no order of difficulty
  • heavy in grammar & reading
  • tested on Algebra, Geometry & Trig
  • Math = 25% of score
  • based on school curriculum
  • not as tricky/less distractions
  • no guessing penalty
  • Science reasoning
  • English grammar tested
  • optional writing piece
  • Scoring 1 –36

SAT

  • 154 questions (4 multiple choice answers)
  • proceeds in an order of difficulty
  • heavy in meaning of words
  • tested on Algebra & Geometry
  • Math = 50% of score
  • evidence-based writing & reading
  • guessing penalty
  • more reading comprehension
  • section no Science
  • no English grammar
  • optional writing piece
  • Scoring 400 – 1600

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ACT Practice Test Book By McGraw-Hill's

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TEST PREP STUDY SITES:

ACT Scavenger Hunt

  1. How many times is the ACT test given this year, and what are the test dates?
  2. What is the cost to take the ACT with and without optional writing?
  3. What are the four subject areas tested?
  4. How long does the ACT take and how many questions are on the test?
  5. How does a student register for the ACT?
  6. What is the highest composite score possible on the ACT?
  7. How can a student prepare for the ACT?
  8. What is the difference between the ACT and SAT?
  9. Why would a student retest, and what does research show about retest scores?
  10. What is required to be eligible for a fee waiver?
  11. What should a student bring to the test?
  12. What are some tips for successful testing?
  13. How soon can a student see his or her scores?
  14. How can a student send scores to a college? What is the cost?
  15. When will a college need to have a student’s scores?

SAT Scavenger Hunt

Answer the questions below using the resources you have available to you
  1. How many times are the SAT tests given this year, and what are the test dates?
  2. What is the cost to take the SAT Reasoning Test? The SAT Subject Tests?
  3. What does the SAT test?
  4. What do the SAT Subject Tests test?
  5. How long does the SAT take and how many questions are on the test?
  6. How does a student register for the SAT?
  7. How is the SAT scored?
  8. How can a student do well on the test?
  9. When is the best time to take the SAT?
  10. How many times should a student take the SAT?
  11. What is required to be eligible for a fee waiver?
  12. What should a student bring to the test?
  13. What are some tips for successful testing?
  14. How soon can a student see his or her scores?
  15. How can a student send scores to a college?
  16. What is the cost?
  17. When will a college need to have a student’s scores?

College Application Platforms

Coalition App

A group of approximately 90 U.S. higher education institutions dedicated to supporting all students, especially those from underrepresented groups, throughout the college application process.

Common App

The most widely used college application system today, serving approximately 900 colleges and universities worldwide, including all Ivy League schools and many top public and private schools.

Common Black
College App

Prospective students can apply to 68 Historically Black Colleges and Universities for a single $20 fee using the Common Black College App.

Individual College Website Online Application

This is a separate online application that is created and maintained by the school itself and only applies to a specific school.

Paper Application

This is a paper version of the school’s specific application.

Quest Bridge

Primarily functions as a scholarship-matching service.

Universal App

This general application is used by far fewer schools and partner with approximately two member institutions.

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