ISCHS COLLEGE ADVISEMENT PROGRAM (CAP) Dr Jon Page, Advisor COLLEGEDRJP@aol.com; 305.904.2906 PSAT- SAT / ACT- PERT THE PSAT/ NMSQT PARENT PERSPECTIVE PSAT/ NMSQT SAMPLE PSAT SCORE REPORT MY COLLEGE QUICK START SAT/ACT COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SAT/ACT SCORE WHAT SCORES ARE NEEDED? SAT/ACT SCORE REPORTING PREPARINGFOR THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS SAT TES DATES AND FEES SAT TEST FEE WAIVER POLICY COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS ACT TEST DATES AND FEES REQUESTING A COPY OF YOUR ACT TEST Q&A ACT TEST FEE WAIVER POLICY SAT/ACT TEST PREPACT: SAT CONCORDONANCE ACT TO SAT CONVERSION CHART COMPARE SAT AND ACT SCORES ACT: NATIONAL RANKS FOR TEST AND COMPOSITE SCORE ACT SCORES FOR ADMISSION TO TOP COLLEGES SAT SCORES FOR ADMISSION TO TOP COLLEGES PERT COLLEGE SEARCH AND INFORMATION WEBSITES COLLEGE MAJORS AND CAREER INFORMATION WEBSITES Please Note: This info booklet provides information on the major assessments that determine college-readiness The PSAT is an accurate predictor of SAT performance After taking the PSAT, students can access College Quick Start to practice improving on areas they missed The PERT is given in grade 11 to determine if a student is “college ready;” students may be placed in remedial classes based upon their performance to ensure they are collegeready by the end of their Senior Year The ACT, like the SAT, is an assessment that colleges use in the admissions process While the SAT remains more popular in Miami-Dade high schools, the ACT is equally recognized by colleges th Gr 9,10,11- PSAT - OCT 17 !!! For copy of this bulletin, email Dr Page: COLLEGEDRJP@aol.com PSAT PREP: PSAT Prep Booklets will be distributed by English teachers Also: PSAT TEST PREP: http://www.testprepreview.com/psat_practice.htm See also SAT Prep, below SAT / ACT TEST PREP SAT ‘QUICK’ PREP (preparing for the PSAT is same as preparing for theSAT) Links to SAT practice questions, full practice tests, and SAT Subject Test tips and practice questions Go to: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-questions SAT / ACT TEST PREP Free test prep: http:/number2.com Free test prep: http://www.testprepreview.com On left, under ‘Free Practice Tests’, Select ‘SAT Practice Tests’ or ‘ACT Practice Tests’ or ‘PSAT Practice Tests’ Then, Scroll down to SAT Test Self-Assessment Modules; select your area of need Ignore the advertising for services you need to pay for ACT ‘QUICK’ PREP Get ready for the ACT with English, math, reading, science, and writing practice questions Go to: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html SAT / ACT TEST PREP – ONLINE INSTRUCTION / CLASSES SAT Prep: SAT ONLINECOURSE ($69.95 for one year), Go to: https://satonlinecourse.collegeboard.com/SR/loginAction.do ACT Prep: ACT ONLINE COURSE $19.95 for one year http://www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/order.html • Practice tests with real ACT test questions • Practice essays for the new optional ACT Writing Test, with real-time scoring • Comprehensive content review for each of the ACT's four required tests—English, Math, Reading, and Science • Diagnostic test and personalized Study Path • Anywhere, anytime access via the Internet YOU HAVE TAKEN THE PSAT YOU HAVE YOUR SCORE REPORT WHAT NOW? Dr Page, ISCHS, CAP, jonepage@aol.com My College QuickStart™ for PSAT/NMSQT® Test Takers Do you know that each PSAT test taker has access to My College QuickStart free of charge? My College QuickStart is an easy-to-use, online, personalized college and career planning kit comprised of four main sections My Online Score Report: An enhanced score report that allows students to review each test question, the student's answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations My SAT Study Plan™: A customized SAT® study plan based on student PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice My College Matches: A starter list of colleges based on the student's state and indicated choice of major My Major and Career Matches: Major and career matches that are compatible with the student's general interests and personality type Your access codes are on your PSAT score report Students will have access to My College QuickStart throughout their high school careers Go to: http://www.collegeboard.org/ In left column, beneath “Students”, click on My College Quick Start’ (You will need the access code from your PSAT SCORE REPORT) ISCHS COLLEGE ADVISEMENT PROGRAM (CAP) Dr Jon Page, Advisor COLLEGEDRJP@aol.com; 305.904.2906 SAT / ACT COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SAT / ACT COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION Dr Page, CAP, ISCHS In this bulletin: SAT/ACT SCORES What scores are needed? SAT / ACT Score Reporting Preparing for the SAT / ACT About the SAT Subject Tests SAT Test Dates & Fees SAT Test Fee Waiver Policy College Application Fee Waivers ACT Test Dates & fees Requesting a Copy of Your ACT Test Questions and Answers ACT Test Fee Waiver Policy SAT / ACT Test Prep ACT:SAT Score Concordance (Comparisons) ACT To SAT Conversion Chart Compare SAT and ACT Scores ACT: National Ranks for Test Scores and Composite Score ACT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges SAT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges SAT/ACT Optional Colleges For an informing video on the SAT, go to: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/index.html Important: TAKE BOTH THE SAT AND ACT by the end of your Junior Year Then, you’ll know which to concentrate on during the summer so you are ready to re-test in the fall DO NOT BEGIN YOUR SENIOR YEAR without an SAT or ACT score! The first SAT is not given till October and applications begin in October! Use Quick Start from your PSAT test and other means to practice (you’ll see suggestions in this document) SAT/ACT SCORES What scores are needed? Minimum Requirements for State Public University Admissions: The State of Florida has implemented new minimum admission standards for freshman applicants to all state universities In order to be considered, students must have: a) a minimum 2.5 recalculated GPA, on a 4.0 scale, b) meet minimum test score requirements: SAT: 460 SAT Critical Reading, 460 SAT Math, 440 SAT Writing; or ACT: 19 ACT Reading, 19 ACT Math, 18 ACT English/Writing) Keep in mind that these standards only outline potential eligibility for admission to a state university University admissions criteria will depend on the applicant pool and will likely be higher than these minimums (much higher!! … eg., 550 + in each area Consult the SUS (State University System) Matrix What scores you need for colleges? A general guideline follows More demanding Florida Public Universities: middle 50%: SAT: 580-690 in each area ACT: 28-32 composite Less demanding Florida Public Universities: SAT: 550 in each area ACT: 24-27 composite Selective Colleges (non-Florida public universities): SAT: Approx mid 50%: 600 650 PLUS PERFORMANCE ON 2-3 SUBJECT TESTS ACT: Approx midrange Composite: 28, English: 30, Math: 30 Highly Selective colleges (non-Florida public universities): Higher for the Ivies, Stanford, MIT SAT: Approx mid-50% Reading and Math: 650-700 in each PLUS strong performance on 2-3 SUBJECT TESTS ACT: Approx midrange: Composite, 31; English: 31, Math: 31 Miami- Dade College - Minimal scores for college credit classes: SAT: Reading: 440 (might change to 460) Math: 440; 500 for Coll Math ACT : English: 17; Reading: 18; Math: 21 For Miami Dade College: (see also PERT information for MDC) Writing Reading Math** SAT * READING: 440+ READING: 440+ 440: MAT 1033 * >500 : MAC 1105, MGF 1106, MGF 1107, STA 2023 ACT * ENGLISH: 17+ READING: 18+ FCAT Reading > 355 or level Reading > 355 or level 19-20: MAT 1033 * >21: MAC 1105, GF 1106, MGF 1107, STA 2023 Math > 375 or level : MAC 1105, GF 1106, MGF 1107, STA 2023 10 SAT/ACT OPTIONAL COLLEGES Comments prepared by Dr Page This is a list of selected colleges that are promoted as SAT/ACT optional with the following possible considerations (see Key) by the FairTEST organization (www.fairtest.org; http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional) Check the website for any new additions or changes This list was prepared in 2010 I have selected the following colleges from an extensive listing based upon their reputation as being top colleges offering optimum benefits for their students Each is unique and students need to visit the websites for further information Students must check with the admissions office of the college they are interested in for complete information Several of the colleges listed not rEquire the SAT/ACT for admission but they require the test scores for merit scholarship consideration or selected programs (honors program, dual degree programs, etc.) Following some listing you might see a number; if so, the ‘key’ is below Even if students report scores, it seems being on this list suggests the college admissions process prioritizes other factors over the SAT/ACT such as grade point average, rigor of curriculum, extracurricular activities, graded high school paper(s), essays, and references The list is divided into geographical areas Key SAT/ACT used only for placement and/or academic advising SAT/ACT required only from out-of-state applicants SAT/ACT considered only when minimum GPA and/or class rank is not met SAT/ACT required for some programs SAT/ACT not required if submit SAT Subject Test, Advancement Placement, Int'l Baccalaureate or other exams Must submit COMPASS, CPAT, TABE, WAIS, Stanford Achievement Test, ASSET and/or college entrance exam if not submitting SAT/ACT scores Distance Education School Religious Affiliation Admission/Eligibility Index calculated with 3.5 GPA and combined SAT Critical Reading plus Math score of 400 31 EAST COAST SOUTH / EAST COAST Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA www.agnesscott.edu/ women’s college A ‘Best Value’ College Problem with accessing particular sites at website at time of this research Rollins College, Winter Park, FL http://www.rollins.edu/ Lots of ‘first’ lists: http://www.rollins.edu/news/2009/08/us-news.html SAT/ACT optional if not seeking merit scholarship or applying for special / honors programs Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC www.wfu.edu/ Wake Forest is the first Top 30 national university in the United States to make standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT with writing optional in the admissions process MIDDLE / EAST COAST George Mason University, Fairfax, VA www.gmu.edu/ A “Best Value” college , just outside of Washington, D.C SAT/ACT optional if not seeking merit scholarship or applying for special / honors programs Admissions blog: http://notjustadmissions.com/ Goucher College, Baltimore, MD www.goucher.edu Strong on internships, community service, and study abroad and a first-rate arts and sciences academic program 1300 undergrad; 1000 grad students 31 majors mi from downtown Baltimore; hour from Washington,DC SAT/ACT used for scholarships All students at least one international study program Why Goucher students are so happy? Includes Newsweek comments: http://www.goucher.edu/email/flash/happy.html McDaniel Coll (Western MD Coll.), Westminster, MD www.mcdaniel.edu Contact admissions about SAT/ACT optional; might not be necessary US News & World Report A complex array of data shape these rankings, and McDaniel is honored to be considered one of the 218 best national liberal arts colleges in the country Saint John’s College, Annapolis, Annapolis, MD • www.stjohnscollege.edu/ St John's is a single college located on two campuses, one in Annapolis, Maryland, and another in Santa Fe, New Mexico The campuses share an identical curriculum, centering around classical works Each campus is limited to well under 500 students, and the faculty-student ratio is to All students Four years of language (Ancient Greek and French), Four years of mathematics, Four years of interdisciplinary study, Three years of laboratory science (biology, physics, chemistry), One year of music, Two eight-week elective discussions Preceptorials A once-a-week lecture for the college as a whole Rankings info.: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/about/rankings.shtml NORTH / EAST COAST Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY www.bard.edu Highly selective but SAT/ACT optional Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA www.dickinson.edu/ - Lots of praise from counselors and others – see comments at: http://www.dickinson.edu/about/others.html Strong International Studies / study abroad SAT/ACT scores are required for scholarship consideration Drew University, Madison, NJ http://www.drew.edu/ The first liberal arts college to provide every student a computer, Drew now integrates computers and computing across the curriculum Emphasis on international education and 32 hands-on experiences/ internships.; study abroad 15 from NY City; middle of Boston-Washington DC corridor Go to: http://www.drew.edu/cla.aspx Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA www.fandm.edu/ Two-thirds of our students engage in directed research under the guidance of faculty, and students at F&M receive $500,000 in research support each year…undergrad liberal arts college with graduate school mentality Requests graded papers if SAT/ACT optional is chosen Juniata College, Huntington, PA www.juniata.edu/ In the Allegheny mountains Held a reception for So Fla Counselors; shows new interest in students from our area One of the Colleges That Change Lives Schools 30% design their own major (program of emphasis) Internships Study abroad in 40 countries Lots of recognition! Go to: http://www.juniata.edu/about/whatotherssay.html Long Island Univ.: Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn, NY www.brooklyn.liu.edu Middle of Brooklyn; minutes from Manhattan One of my former students attends LIU and loves it – lots of opportunities opened for internships, scholarships, grad studies with prestigious colleges (e.g., Columbia) SAT/ACT required for select programs (C.W Post campus also attractive; requires SAT) Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA http://www.muhlenberg.edu/ Highly selective SAT/ACT optional students will be interviewed New School, New York, NY www.newschool.edu/ Legendary, progressive university - schools, diverse majors Bachelor’s program: http://www.newschool.edu/bachelorsprogram/subpage.aspx?id=22092#a4 SAT/ACT required for some programs NORTH / EAST COAST (continued) New York University, New York, NY5 www.nyu.edu/ New policy allows students to submit Subject Test scores, ACT scores, and AP exam scores instead of the traditional SAT and Subject Test Scores Go to: http://admissions.nyu.edu/applying.for.admissions/freshman/standardized.tests.2010.html Takes advantages of NY City – 80% of students work or internships; in Greenwich Village – Washington Park replaces the traditional ‘quad’ Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA http://setonhill.edu/ Catholic university; 2,000 students “Best lists”, go to: http://setonhill.edu/about/index.cfm I don’t see SAT/ACT optional choice – new? For “first” listings, Click on ‘Outstanding Academics’ on lower right at the following url: http://www.shu.edu/applying/undergraduate/ There is a Seton Hall University (Catholic) in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City www.shu.edu/ ; 10 hours community service first semester 14 miles from New York City Not listed as SAT/ACT optional school Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 25 miles from Philadelphia www.ursinus.edu/ A “Colleges That Change Lives” school Known as the "CIE" on campus, Ursinus “Common Intellectual Experience” is the reason Newsweek/Kaplan recently named Ursinus one of America's 25 Hottest Colleges SAT/ACT is optional if: a) your high school reports class rank and you are in the top ten percent; or b) your high school does not report class rank and you have a 3.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale NORTHEAST / EAST COAST Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA http://www.berklee.edu/ A top college for students interested in majoring in any field related to music / music business All students must be musicians Awards, go to: http://www.berklee.edu/awards/ 12 majors Berklee has the largest percentage of undergraduate students from outside the U.S.: 22.8 percent, representing more than 75 countries Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME 33 www.bowdoin.edu 1700 students; founded in 1794 33 academic departments; Over 60 percent of students complete independent studies, working one-on-one with faculty on topics they co-design Colby College, Waterville, ME5 www.colby.edu See “Inside Colby” - http://www.insidecolby.com/ Students can submit SAT Subject Tests in different subject areas or submit SAT /ACT scores Hampshire College, Amherst, MA http://www.hampshire.edu/ Part of the ‘5 college consortium’ : Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Smith, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst hours from Boston; from NY City Students known as ‘innovators’ Students who not have grades or detailed narrative evaluations for the last two years of high school are strongly encouraged to submit results from one or more standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, SAT II, or AP examination results Marlboro College, Marlboro, VT www.marlboro.edu/ Approximately 350 students A Colleges That Change Lives School For recognition, go to: http://www.marlboro.edu/about/quick_facts#after Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT www.middlebury.edu/ About 2400 students Top Tier liberal arts college Renowned for leadership in language instruction and international studies Ask a MIDD Kid – can send email to student volunteers C.V Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad in China, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and Spain Option to SAT / ACT: three exams in different areas of study from the SAT Subject Tests Post University, Waterbury, CT http://www.post.edu/maincampus/index.shtml Founded in 1890; 15 bachelor’s degree programs Suburbs of Waterbury Co-Op program: students participate in real-life work situations related to their field of study before they graduate I don’t see SAT/ACT as optional (was listed as Teikyo Univ – there used to be an agreement between Post and Japan; now, Post instead of Teikyo Post) – inquire at Admissions CENTRAL / WEST U.S Denison University, Granville, OH www.denison.edu “Kiplinger: Denison students graduate with lower debt” Founded 1831, about 2100 students Finlandia University, Hancock, MI www.finlandia.edu/ -SAT/ACT scores used for merit scholarships Small college, Finnish heritage Study abroad opportunities encouraged Knox College, Galesburg, IL http://www.knox.edu/ 1400 students Many special opportunities including study abroad Can personalize your program Lawrence University, Appleton, WI http://www.lawrence.edu/ Liberal arts college and Conservatory 1400 undergrad students CBS Moneywatch notes Lawrence as one of the "jewels [that scores] very well." For info., go to: http://blogs.lawrence.edu/admissions/ Saint John’s College, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM www.stjohnscollege.edu/ See info for Saint John’s College, Annapolis, MD, above University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ www.arizona.edu/ SAT/ACT scores required for merit scholarships and honors, special programs Highlights and rankings, go to: http://externalrelations.arizona.edu/highlights.cfm University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 2, 3, www.ku.edu/ Beautiful campus For highlights and recognition, go to: http://www.ku.edu/about/facts/ A small but mighty activist community called Delta Force fights tuition hikes and sponsors student government candidates Plus, KU hands out more than $25 million in student aid every year University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 1, www.umn.edu/ 143 degree programs Good value But I don’t see anything about SAT/ACT optional – new policy? Check with admissions office This public liberal arts college has academic chops and green34 energy cred: By 2010, it expects to go carbon neutral with help from an on-site wind turbine, which already produces 60 percent of the power on campus University of Texas, Austin, Austin, TX www.utexas.edu/ Terrific college city! Lots of music Often cited as a ‘Best Value’ – go to: http://www.utexas.edu/opa/pubs/facts/rankings.php But I don’t see anything about SAT /ACT optional! Only 4% freshmen are out-of-state applicants Freshman class profile at: http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/whyut/profile/index.htm CALIFORNIA For information, go to: http://www.californiacolleges.edu/; http://www.csumentor.edu/ CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA CSU Chico, Chico, CA 3, CSU Dominguez Hills, Dominguez Hills, CA CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA CSU Fresno, Fresno, CA CSU Fullerton, Fullerton, CA CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA CSU Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 3, CSU Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA California State University-Monterey Bay (Seaside) The nearby Monterey Bay serves as the classroom for the school's popular Environmental Science, Technology & Policy major CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA CSU Sacramento, Sacramento, CA CSU San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA CSU Stanislaus, Stanislaus, CA 3, 51% received non-need based aid 35 ISCHS COLLEGE ADVISEMENT PROGRAM (CAP) Dr Jon Page, Advisor COLLEGEDRJP@aol.com; 305.904.2906 PERT INFORMATION 36 PERT: PREPARATION and COLLEGE READINESS SCORES The PERT assessment is given to Juniors at ISCHS to determine their “college-readiness” levels Seniors who apply to Miami Dade College and not have satisfactory scores on the SAT or ACT may use their PERT scores Seniors who not pass (score minimum college-readiness levels) all levels of the PSAT in Gr 11 are expectred to retake as Seniors PERT STUDY GUIDE http://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/help_resources/P.E.R.T_Study_Guide.pdf PERT COLLEGE-READY BOOKLET – Math Sample Questions & Video Links http://www.mdc.edu/main/images/PERT_College-Ready_Booklet_Math_tcm6-75236.pdf MDC TEST PREPARATION: http://www.mdc.edu/testing_information/testprepCPT.asp Click on “ASSESSMENT INFORMATION”; THEN “PERT” You’ll find information and, then, prep and practice materials MORE PERT PREP: • http://www.mccanntesting.com $2.50 per practice test o    o    P.E.R.T (College Success) Online Practice Tests Math Sample Test https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/math/question1.html Reading Sample Test https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/reading/question1.html Writing MC Sample Test https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/practiceTest2/writing_mc/question1.html DSC (Daytona State College) School of Mathematics P.E.R.T Study Guides Arithmetic https://class.daytonastate.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/view.d2l?ou=176865&loc=0&isPopUp=false&loId=0&loI dentId=393 Algebra I https://class.daytonastate.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/view.d2l?ou=176865&loc=0&isPopUp=false&loId=0&loI dentId=391 Algebra II https://class.daytonastate.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/view.d2l?ou=176865&loc=0&isPopUp=false&loId=0&loI dentId=392 Also, for additional Math practice, go to: http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pert-practice-test 37 PERT Testing Score Requirements for College Credit Classes at Miami Dade College Score 50 - 83 Reading Skills 84 - 103 > 104 50 - 89 Writing Skills 90 - 98 > 99 20 -64 65 - 95 Math Skills 96 - 112 113 - 122 123 - 134 135 - 150 Result/Course Placement • REA 0007 Must see an advisor before registering • REA 0017 • EXEMPT • ENC 0015 • ENC 0025 • ENC 1101: English I (no developmental writing courses required; writing sample required for EAP students) • MAT 0018 • MAT 0022C • MAT 0028 or MAT 0029 • MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra (college credit but not a Math credit) • • • • MAC 1105: College Algebra; or MGF 1106: College Mathematics; or MGF 1107: Liberal Arts Mathematics; or STA 2023: Statistical Methods I • Refer to Mathematics Department 38 Excerpts from FAQ, PERT: FL DOE http://www.fldoe.org/cc/pdf/pertfaq.pdf The Higher Level Developmental Education courses in reading, writing and mathematics are the basis for the postsecondary preparatory instruction in high schools – Reading for College Success (course # 1008350), Writing for College Success (course # 1009370) and Mathematics for College Success (course # 1200410) In addition to the elective credit courses, Mathematics for College Readiness (course # 1200700) and English 4: Florida College Prep (course # 1001405) are aligned to the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies and count as a full credit toward graduation requirements in the subject area What is the P.E.R.T Diagnostic? The P.E.R.T Diagnostic is another component of the P.E.R.T assessment system While the P.E.R.T Placement determines appropriate course placement, the P.E.R.T Diagnostic identifies, by competency, where skill deficiencies exist An upper and lower level P.E.R.T diagnostic test has been developed to align with the Developmental Education Competencies which are the basis for developmental education courses offered at all Florida College System institutions For students who not meet the college-ready cut score, a P.E.R.T Diagnostic may be administered and results used to guide instruction How many questions are on the P.E.R.T.? There are a total of 30 questions per placement subtest There are 25 operational items that will be the basis of the student’s placement score and field test items which are designed to continuously enhance the operational test bank The student will not know which items are operational so it is imperative that they try their best on all 30 items How long will it take to administer the assessment? The P.E.R.T assessment is a computer adaptive test (C.A.T.) and is untimed The average time to complete the mathematics and writing subtests is approximately 30 minutes The reading test average is one hour 39 What is a computer adaptive test? The goal of a computer adaptive test (C.A.T.) is to increase the accuracy of the estimate of a student’s ability while at the same time minimizing the number of items presented to the student In more traditional testing situations, all students respond to the same questions Questions may be too easy or too difficult for a particular student, yet the student must wade through all of the items on the test to get a score C.A.T eliminates this issue by starting with an average ability item and then, based on the student’s response, subsequent items are selected to be near the student’s ability level The P.E.R.T is a competency-based C.A.T meaning the adaptive nature of the test is at the competency level, and item difficulty adjusts on the basis of responses to items aligned with particular competencies How can districts and schools access technical support for P.E.R.T.? McCann and Associates provides technical support through a toll-free phone number and email Phone: 877-614-6105 Email: collegesuccess@mccanntesting.com The hours of operation Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM No coverage What are the P.E.R.T college-ready cut scores? The current course placement score ranges for the P.E.R.T are: Mathematics: Lower Level Math for College Success Scores of 50-95 Developmental Education (1200410) Higher Level Math for College Success Scores of 96-112 Developmental Education (1200410) Intermediate Algebra Math for College (MAT 1033) Readiness (1200700) College Algebra or higher Recommend Advanced or (MAC 1105) Accelerated Courses *113 is the college-ready cut score for mathematics Scores of 113*-122 Scores of 123-150 Reading: Lower Level Developmental Education Reading for College Success (1008350) Scores of 50-83 Higher Level Developmental Education Reading for College Success (1008350) Scores of 84-103 40 Freshman Composition Skills I (ENC 1101) English 4: College Prep (1001405) Scores of 104*-150 *104 is the college-ready cut score for reading Writing: Lower Level Developmental Education Writing for College Success (1009370) Scores of 50-89 Higher Level Developmental Education Writing for College Success (1009370) Scores of 90-98 Freshman Composition Skills I (ENC 1101) English 4: College Prep (1001405) Scores of 99*-150 Students scoring at or above the college-ready cut score are eligible to enroll in college-level courses Students must meet college-ready cut scores in reading and writing to be eligible to enroll in the entry-level English course, ENC 1101 P.E.R.T Administration in the High Schools Will there be training for teachers and staff on P.E.R.T content? Yes, McCann Associates, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Education (Department), will coordinate and facilitate trainings this fall It is anticipated that training will include a combination of face-toface trainings and webinar/conference calls The Department will also provide updates in writing via memoranda to superintendents and designated district P.E.R.T contacts P.E.R.T resources will be added to the Department’s website soon Currently, the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies can be found on the Division of Florida Colleges College and Career Readiness website at http://www.fldoe.org/cc/collegecareerreadiness.asp, and a P.E.R.T Study Guide can be found at http://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-StudentStudyGuide.pdf Which students will need to take P.E.R.T.? Response might change High school students that score a Level or on FCAT Reading or score a Level 2, or on FCAT Mathematics and have not otherwise demonstrated college readiness will be required to take the P.E.R.T in the 11th grade 41 What is required for students who not meet the college-ready cut score? Students who not meet the state established college-ready cut score must complete postsecondary preparatory instruction in their senior year This is a high school graduation requirement for students whose P.E.R.T scores indicate a need for additional preparation before being ready for college-level coursework Mathematics/Reading/Writing for College Success have been developed to align with the highest level of developmental education courses offered by Florida College System institutions and the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies Who are the designated district contacts for P.E.R.T.; when will contacts receive information on the assessment? The Department is in the process of collecting a P.E.R.T contact from each district Dates for the regional meetings should be announced within the next few weeks, and all contacts will be notified How can a district designate or change their P.E.R.T district contact? Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZTKCPFT and enter the new district contact information The Department will assume the most recent contact entered is the district designee How I find out the name of my P.E.R.T district contact? As soon as the Department has a designee for all 67 school districts, an email will be sent to the superintendents and district P.E.R.T contacts to confirm our information is accurate and launch a District P.E.R.T Contact listserv Who should districts and schools contact with questions? A dedicated email account for P.E.R.T questions has been established The email address is pert@fldoe.org 42 CAP INFORMATION BOOKLETS • • • • • • • • • • • • College Planning Application Essentials PSAT-SAT-ACT-PERT Florida Colleges Selective Colleges Scholarships Federal Aid Getting the Best Financial Aid Package Advanced Placement (AP) French Baccalauréat Program Summer and Volunteer Programs Athletics 43 44 Where Will Your Scores Take You? These test results represent the average score for admitted students—50% score below and 50% score above these numbers We’ve also listed the percentage of applicants admitted in 2007 and 2011 to give you a sense of the trend of each school’s selectivity ADMIT RATES School Name 2011 American University 41% Amherst College 13% Babson College 33% Barnard College 25% Bates College 27% Boston College 28% Boston University 48% Bowdoin College 16% Brandeis University 39% Brown University 9% Bucknell University 27% California Institute of Technology 12% Carleton College 30% Carnegie Mellon University 30% Case Western University 48% Claremont McKenna University 14% Clark University 67% Colby College 29% Colgate University 29% College of New Jersey 43% Colorado College 26% Columbia University 7% Connecticut College 33% Cooper Union 7% Cornell University 18% Curtis Institute of Music 3% Dartmouth College 10% Davidson College 25% Dickinson College 42% Duke University 13% Elon University 57% Emerson College 48% Emory University 26% Fordham University 40% George Washington University 32% Georgetown University 18% Georgia Institute of Technology 48% Gettysburg College 40% Grinnell College 44% Hamilton College 27% Harvard College 6% Harvey Mudd College 20% Haverford College 25% Holy Cross 33% Johns Hopkins University 18% Juilliard 6% Kenyon College 33% Lafayette College 40% Lehigh University 33% Macalester College 32% Middlebury College 18% MIT 10% Muhlenberg College 42% New York University (NYU) 26% Northeastern University 34% Northwestern University 18% Notre Dame 24% Oberlin College 30% Penn (University of Pennsylvania) 12% Penn State U, Main Campus 47% Pomona College 14% Princeton University 8% Purdue University 66% Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) 38% Rice University 19% Rutgers, New Brunswick 61% Sarah Lawrence College 61% Skidmore College 42% Smith College 45% Southern Methodist Univ (SMU) 43% Stanford University 7% SUNY, Binghamton 40% Swarthmore College 15% AVERAGE SCORES 2007 SAT ACT 53% 18% 38% 26% 30% 27% 56% 19% 34% 14% 30% 16% 30% 28% 75% 16% 56% 32% 26% 47% 32% 10% 35% 11% 21% 6% 15% 28% 42% 22% 41% 45% 27% 42% 37% 21% 63% 36% 41% 28% 9% 28% 25% 33% 24% 7% 29% 35% 32% 41% 21% 12% 37% 37% 39% 27% 24% 31% 16% 51% 16% 10% 79% 49% 25% 56% 44% 37% 52% 50% 10% 39% 17% 1900 28 2170 32 1860 28 2010 30 n/a n/a 2080 31 1970 29 n/a n/a 2040 31 2120 32 1960 29 2260 34 2130 32 2140 32 2005 31 2070 32 1870 28 n/a n/a 2060 31 1850 28 2030 31 2230 33 1970 29 2100 32 2150 32 n/a n/a 2120 32 2010 30 1930 29 2110 31 1850 27 1850 27 2150 32 1860 27 2020 31 2050 31 1930 29 1890 28 2080 31 2030 31 2220 33 2120 32 2090 32 1960 29 2100 31 n/a n/a 2080 31 1970 29 1925 29 2080 31 n/a n/a 2280 34 1900 28 1950 29 2005 30 2100 31 2170 32 2050 31 2150 32 1840 27 2170 33 2200 33 1770 26 1940 29 2120 32 1810 27 1870 28 1940 29 2000 29 1905 28 2200 33 1960 29 2130 31 SAT | ACT ® ® Private Tutoring, Small Group Instruction, Classroom and Online Courses 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com Test names are the trademarks of their respective owners, who are not affiliated with The Princeton Review The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University ADMIT RATES School Name 2011 22% Tufts University Tulane University 25% UC Berkeley 21% UC Davis 46% UC Irvine 46% UC San Diego 34% UC Santa Barbara 46% UCLA 25% UNC, Chapel Hill 29% University of Arizona 78% University of Connecticut 40% University of Chicago 16% University of Delaware 53% University of Denver 70% University of Florida 39% University of Georgia 54% University of Houston 97% U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 71% University of Iowa 76% University of Kansas 91% University of Kentucky 79% U of Maryland, College Park 45% University of Miami 42% University of Michigan 41% University of Richmond 32% University of Rochester 34% University of San Diego 46% University of Southern California 23% University of Texas at Austin 46% University of Virginia 32% University of Washington 58% U of Wisconsin at Madison 50% US Air Force Academy 13% US Coast Guard Academy 17% US Naval Academy 8% Vanderbilt University 15% Vassar College 22% Villanova University 43% Virginia Tech 64% Washington and Lee University 17% Washington U in St Louis 15% Wellesley College 35% Wesleyan College 24% West Point (USMA) 11% Wheaton College 59% William and Mary University 35% Williams College 17% Yale University 7% AVERAGE SCORES 2007 SAT 28% 44% 23% 58% 55% 41% 54% 24% 35% 77% 49% 25% 83% 74% 42% 55% 99% 71% 83% 92% 81% 47% 38% 50% 40% 41% 48% 25% 51% 35% 65% 56% 17% 24% 12% 33% 29% 40% 67% 27% 17% 36% 27% 14% 42% 34% 18% 10% 2085 31 2010 30 2080 32 1960 29 1970 29 2010 30 1970 29 2070 31 1960 30 1760 26 1815 27 2100 32 1780 26 1850 28 1840 27 1830 27 1670 24 1960 29 1860 27 1760 26 1630 24 1890 28 1900 28 2035 31 1950 29 2030 31 1850 28 2010 30 1970 29 2060 31 1910 28 1910 29 1940 29 1860 28 1800 27 2050 31 2075 31 1930 29 1815 27 2020 31 2090 31 2090 31 2115 32 1860 28 1800 27 2080 31 2155 32 2160 32 ACT Data compiled primarily from colleges’ websites 2011/2012 Test Dates SAT and SAT Subject Tests Test dates October November December January March May June 28 10 Register by September October November December February April May Our School’s Registration Code: 30 10 *Not all SAT Subject Tests are offered on each test date ACT Test dates September October December February April June 10 22 10 11* 14 Register by August September November January March May Our School’s Registration Code: 12 16 13 *No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February test date The September test date is offered only within the 50 United States and D.C 45 11JulHS01 [...]... 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