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CEEB
(College Entrance Examination Board)
Number
for BHS: 430-162
Advanced Placement (AP) Information
AP classes
are those classes taken in high school in which a student may test for
college credit ($82.00 each) upon completion of the coursework in May. http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp Do you want to find out if you have the potential to succeed in an AP class? Click on AP Potential to find out. (AP Potential is a tool offered by the CollegeBoard that uses scores from the PSAT to identify students who have the potential to succeed in Advanced Placement.) * * * * 2009- 2010 AP Testing The deadline for registration: ??
For 10th Graders Only
Understanding the PLAN The PLAN is the pre-ACT (American College Test). The ACT is one of the two most widely accepted college entrance exams. It helps students determine how they would perform on the actual ACT test. The PLAN tells the students how many and what types of questions they responded to correctly and incorrectly. It also tells the students what type of career might be good for them, strictly based on the kinds of skills your child exhibited on the test and the interest inventory. Williamson County Schools pays for each student to take the PLAN; therefore, it is free of charge to students. The PLAN will be given to 10th graders on October 14, 2009. 10th graders who wish to take BOTH the PSAT and the PLAN, will take the PLAN on October 7th and the PSAT on October 14th. 9-11th Graders
Registration Form Letter From Principal, Kevin Keidel re PSAT Testing The PSAT is the pre-SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The SAT is one of the two most widely accepted college entrance exams. The PSAT helps students determine how they would perform on the actual SAT test. It tells the students how many and what types of questions they responded to correctly and incorrectly. The PSAT also qualifies students for National Merit status during the 11th grade year if a student meets certain requirements. For more information on the PSAT visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.htmlwww.collegeboard.com/psat.
The ACT is a graduation requirement for Williamson County High Schools. The ACT measures your skills and knowledge in English, Math, Science, Reading and Writing. It is a set of four multiple-choice tests which cover English, mathematics, reading, and science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a Writing Test. The ACT is usually taken by students for the first time in the spring of their Junior year and can be taken, without penalty, as many times as desired. ACT registration packets can be picked up at the Guidance Office or you can register online at www.act.org. The cost for taking the ACT is $32.00 plus $15.00 if you opt to take the Writing Test. All juniors will take the ACT free of charge on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at BHS. Your score on the ACT is based on the number of questions you answer correctly: there is no penalty for guessing. Guessing on the ACT can help your score if you dont know the right answer. ATTENTION JUNIORS ALL JUNIORS must take the ACT during the school day on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Brentwood High School. There will be no charge assessed on this test date. Students will register at school prior to the exam. This is considered a National Test Date, however, the Writing portion of the ACT will not be available. If you plan to apply for extended time based on your current 504 or GEIT Plan, you need to fill out an ACT application requesting extended time. See your counselor.
2009 2010 ACT Test Dates
The SAT I
has six sections, with 30 minutes allotted for each section. Two sections test verbal ability, asking
questions about antonyms, analogies and sentence completion, and
testing reading comprehension.
Two sections test quantitative thinking with mathematics
questions. One section tests grammar, usage and
sentence structure.
The last part asks questions that the examiners are considering
for future tests. Your performance on the last two sections
does not affect your grade.
The SAT gives one point for each correct answer and deducts a
fraction of a point for each incorrect answer.
Answers left blank are not deducted.
The score ranges from 200 to 800.
The raw score is the number of correct answers, minus a fraction
of a point for each incorrect answer. Even with no correct answers, a student
would still have a score of 200.
You also could have a score of 800 even with questions left
unanswered or with some incorrect answers.
Separate scores from 200 to 800 are given for the verbal and
mathematics sections, the only sections which count on the
overall score.
SAT Calendar Dates
2009-10 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Study Skills
Self-Help
- This website from Virginia Tech has helpful tips for studying.
Success in Mathematics
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Tutorials: ACT and SAT Prep classes are offered at BHS after school and on Saturday at specified times. Both Cable Channel 9 and the Bruins Doins inform students as to the scheduling of these classes. Additionally, SAT prep classes are available as a summer enrichment class. There is a fee for the Prep class. |
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