The ACT Educational Plannning and Assessment System (EPAS) utilizes three tests, the ACT test, the PLAN test and the EXPLORE test, to help students and educators assess their progress and plan and prepare for college. Register for the final test, the ACT test, and study and view your scores here. (Click the link on the left for school code info.)
Register for the test, study and view your scores here. (Click the link on the left for school code info.)
We want you to be ready for the SAT Test! So you need to practice! Juniors will take the PSAT test for free in October. The 2015 test date is October 14th. Sophomores can take the test for $13. Freshmen will take the PSAT 9 on October 14th for free! Pay Mrs. Canfield or Mrs. Carter. Click here to find out more about the test and for test prep. Home school students may take the PSAT at Mason High School by calling Mrs. Canfield and ordering a test. The cost is $13, and the deadline to order is September 15th.
This site will use your individual results on the PSAT Test to create an individualized study plan for you. Be sure to have your access code handy; you will need it to log in to access your information.
Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Most colleges and universities accept either test. So as you begin to think about college and creating the best application package possible, your admissions plan should begin with the question, "Which test should I take?" When weighing your options, keep in mind that there are differences in test structure and the type of content assessed. Use the chart below to see which test makes the most of your strengths to help you determine which test might be best for you.
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ACT
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SAT
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Length
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3 hours, 25 minutes (including the 30-minute optional Writing Test)
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3 hours, 45 minutes
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Sections
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4 test sections (5 with the optional Writing Test):
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10 Sections: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing (incl. the Essay), 1 Experimental (unscored)
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Areas Tested
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English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional)
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Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the Essay), Experimental (unscored)
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Reading (ACT) / Critical Reading (SAT)
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4 Reading Comprehension passages, 10 questions per passage
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Reading comprehension passages and questions, and sentence completion questions
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Science
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Science (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving)
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Science not included
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Math
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Math accounts for 1/4 of overall score
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Math accounts for 1/3 of overall score
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Essay
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Last thing you do (optional); 30 minutes
· Not included in composite score
· Topic of importance to high school students
· Address counterarguments
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First thing you do; 25 minutes
· Factored into overall score
· More abstract topic (vs. the ACT)
· Pick a side and stick to it
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Scoring
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Total composite score of 1-36 (based on average of 4 tests)
· 4 scores of 1-36 for each test
· Score of 0-12 for the optional Essay
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Total score out of 2400
· 3 scores of 200-800 for each section
· Score of 0-12 for the Essay
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Wrong Answer Penalty
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No wrong answer penalty
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1/4 point subtracted per wrong answer (except for Math Grid-in questions)
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Test Contact Information
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ACT, Inc.
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The College Board
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Sending Score History
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You decide which score is sent
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Your entire score history will be sent automatically
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How can I figure out which test I might score better on?
Location: Brady High School
Dates: September 14th, 21st, 28th
Time: 9:00 – 12:00
Brady High School is introducing an SAT Prep Program and we would like to invite you to attend. We will be focusing on English skills and Math skills that are needed for the SAT test. If you are interested in participating, please fill in the information below and return it to Mrs. Mays, Brady High School Counselor, by September 6th. All high school students are invited regardless of classification.
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
School: ____________________________ Classification: ____________
Prior Testing Information
Please fill in all information that applies.
PSAT score: ____________
Highest SAT score: ____________
No Testing information: _____________
If you have any questions, you may reach me by email: [email protected] or call the high school at 325-597-2491.
Thanks, Jill Mays
http://www.masonisd.net/Page/542