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Testing and
Study Skills
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.
Brentwood
High School offers an
extensive list of AP class choices.
It is to your advantage to take as challenging a course load as you can
successfully complete. Talk to your
parents, School Counselor, teachers and other students when selecting your
classes. At BHS one point is added
to each semester grade for the effort.
For example: if you earned a B(3.0) in the AP class your final grade would be an A (4.0).
It is important to note that college/university AP acceptance policies
differ so use of the following website to find out what the policy is at
the college/university of your choice.
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 AP
EXAM SCHEDULE
Week 1
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Morning Session
8 a.m.*
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Afternoon Session
12 noon*
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Monday, May 4
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Government and Politics: United States
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Government and Politics: Comparative**
French Language**
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Tuesday, May 5
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Computer Science A**
Computer Science AB**
Spanish Language**
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Statistics
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Wednesday, May 6
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Calculus AB**
Calculus BC**
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Thursday, May 7
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English Literature**
German Language**
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Japanese Language and Culture**
French Literature**
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Friday, May 8
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United States History
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European History
Studio Art (portfolios due)
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Week 2
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Morning Session 8 a.m.*
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Afternoon Session 12 noon*
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Monday, May 11
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Biology**
Music Theory**
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Physics B**
Physics C: Mechanics**
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Tuesday, May 12
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Environmental Science**
Chemistry**
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Psychology
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Wednesday, May 13
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Italian Language and Culture**
English Language**
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Art
History
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Thursday, May 14
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Macroeconomics**
World History**
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Microeconomics
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Friday, May 15
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Human Geography**
Spanish Literature**
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Latin Literature**
Latin: Vergil**
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PLAN
For 10th Graders Only
Understanding the PLAN
(a PowerPoint presentation)
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 all 10th graders on
October 15, 2008.
NOTE: Students taking the
PSAT and the PLAN will take the PLAN on Oct. 8th.
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The PSAT
9-11th Graders
PSAT Registration Form
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, log-on at
www.collegeboard.com/psat.
The PSAT will be given at BHS on October
15, 2008
Cost: $15
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ACT
Seniors--Invitation
to a FREE after-school ACT Prep class
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 $29.00
plus $14.00 if you opt to take the Writing Test.
A voucher for the $29.00 test is issued to each student one time by their
School Counselor. 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.
2008 2009 ACT Test Dates
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Test Date
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Registration Deadline
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(Late Fee Required)
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September 13, 2008*
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August 12, 2008
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August 13 22, 2008
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October 25, 2008
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September 19, 2008
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September 20 October 3, 2008
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December 13, 2008
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November 7, 2008
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November 8 20, 2008
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February 7, 2009**
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January 6, 2009
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January 7 16, 2009
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April 4, 2009
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February 27, 2009
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February 28 March 13, 2009
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June 13, 2009
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May 8, 2009
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May 9 22, 2009
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* The
September 13, 2008, test date is available
only in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Washington, and West Virginia.
** No test centers
are scheduled in New York for the February test date.
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SAT
ABOUT THE SAT II
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.
Students
may pick up SAT registration materials in the Counseling Office
or
register
on-line.
SAT Calendar Dates
2008-09 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
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2008-09
Test Dates
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Test
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U.S.
Registration Deadlines*
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International
Registration Deadlines**
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Regular
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Late
(a fee applies)
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Early
(International only)
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Regular
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October 4, 2008
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SAT &
Subject Tests
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September 9, 2008
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September 16, 2008
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August 26, 2008
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September 9, 2008
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November 1, 2008
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SAT &
Subject Tests
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September 26, 2008
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October 10, 2008
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September 10, 2008
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September 26, 2008
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December 6, 2008
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SAT &
Subject Tests
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November 5, 2008
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November 18, 2008
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October 15, 2008
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November 5, 2008
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January 24, 2009
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SAT &
Subject Tests
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December 26, 2008
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January 6, 2009
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December 3, 2008
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December 26, 2008
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March 14, 2009
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SAT only
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February 10, 2009
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February 24, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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May 2, 2009
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SAT &
Subject Tests
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March 31, 2009
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April 9, 2009
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March 11, 2009
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March 31, 2009
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June 6, 2009
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SAT &
Subject Tests
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May 5, 2009
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May 15, 2009
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April 15, 2009
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May 5, 2009
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Important Information for All Test-Takers
§
Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date, for
students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious
observance.
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The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.
* U.S. Registration Deadlines Important Information
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U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States,
U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.
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U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked
by the U.S. deadlines.
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On
March 14, only the SAT Reasoning Test is offered.
** International Registration Deadlines Important Information
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International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the United
States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.
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International registration materials must be received by the
international deadlines.
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There is no late registration for international testing. Online and
telephone registrations must be completed by the international
deadline dates listed above.
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Students registering through
International Representatives must submit their paper
registration with full payment by the early registration
deadline.
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On March 14, the SAT is not offered outside of the United States,
U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.
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Study Skills
Study Skills
Self-Help
- This website from Virginia Tech has helpful tips for studying.
Success in Mathematics
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Saint Louis
University.
Online Writing Assistant
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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