有两种大学入学考试 ACT (美国大学考试)和 SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), which are used for admission, placement, and scholarships. Most colleges accept scores from either the ACT or SAT. Check directly with each institution being considered for admission policies. Registration materials are available in the 大学/Career Information Center and 在线.
The ACT is a set of four multiple choice tests covering 英语、数学、阅读和科学. The ACT Plus Writing Test includes the four multiple choice tests plus the writing test.
The ACT English section includes five passages accompanied by a sequence of multiple-choice questions. This section covers 写 english (punctuation, 语法和用法, and sentence structure) and rhetorical skills (strategy, 组织, 和风格. Spelling, vocabulary, and memory or grammatical rules are NOT tested.
ACT数学部分涵盖了预代数, 初等代数, 中级代数, 几何坐标, 平面几何, 和三角.
The ACT Reading section includes four passages with 10 multiple-choice questions each. This section tests reading comprehension skills.
The ACT Science section includes seven sets of scientific data followed by multiple-choice questions. This section tests interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
The optional ACT Writing section includes one prompt that defines an issue and describes two points of view based on that issue.
There is a registration fee for the Assessment Plus Writing Test. 了解是否需要参加写作考试, visit the website or call the admissions office of the college or university. 学生 may be eligible for an ACT Fee Waiver. Information about eligibility requirements and how to request a fee waiver are available in the 大学/职业中心.
Scores are generally available 在线 within 2½ – 8 weeks after the test. The service allows students to view their scores before the official score report arrives by mail. Scores are based on the number of correct answers; 猜测不会受到惩罚. 学生 must mail their ACT registration forms and fee in the pre-addressed envelope available in the 大学/职业中心 or register 在线. 非星期六测试，请访问 行为的网站.
The SAT is a 3 hour (plus 50 minutes for optional Essay) test that measures a student's college readiness by assessing critical reading, mathematical reasoning and writing skills (optional). This test is administered seven times a year and is typically taken by high school juniors for the first time in the spring and again as a senior in the fall. Each section is scored on a 400-1600 scale as well as two cross-test scores in History/Social Studies and Analysis in Science, 阅读的分数线, 写作与语言, 和数学. SAT Essay scores are reported separately from overall test scores.
学生 may register for the SAT test by mail or 在线. It is highly recommended that students register 在线. 学生 may be eligible for a SAT Fee Waiver. Information about eligibility requirements and how to request a fee waiver are available in the 大学/职业中心 as well as test registration forms.
SAT考试包括 Math and Evidenced-based Reading and Writing.
The SAT Reading test consists of multiple-choice, passage-based questions that covers complex structure and vocabulary in the fields of history, 社会研究, 和科学.
The SAT writing test contains multiple-choice questions based on passages in the fields of careers, 社会研究, 人文学科, 和科学
The SAT Math test consists of two sections and covers application-based multiple-choice and grid-response questions in algebra, 解决问题, 数据分析, 以及高等数学.
The optional SAT Essay test requires an analysis of an author's argument presented in a substantial passage.
The SAT Subject tests are designed to measure knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as the ability to apply that knowledge. Subject tests are also used by some colleges for admission and placement purposes. 学生 may take up to three tests in one session, but may not take the Reasoning and the Subject Tests on the same day. It is recommended that a Subject Test be taken following the completion of the highest level of the course.
There is a basic registration fee in addition to a fee for each Subject test. The Language Test with 听 is only available in November and is an additional fee. 学生 are penalized for missing the regular deadlines and must pay additional late fees or Standby fees. 检查 SAT Testing Bulletin or your 大学/职业中心 for Test Center locations and schedules. Note: 大多数大学都有 not 要求科目测试. 检查 college website to see if these tests are recommended.
The TOEFL® test is the most widely accepted English-language test in the world. It measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, 写, 并在学术环境中被听到. It is an internet-based test required by almost all U.S. colleges and universities for students whose principle language is not English. 考试分为四个部分:阅读, 听, Speaking and Writing and takes up to four hours to complete. The registration fee includes one examinee core record and four score reports sent to your designated institutions. The TOEFL should be taken in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT. You can take the Internet-based Test or the Paper-based Test, depending on which format is offered at your test center.
The Advanced Placement Program gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses with the possibility of earning college credit or advanced placement. There are thirty-seven AP courses across 22 subject areas available to students. 测试在五月进行. 参观 先修课程 考试日期. 每次考试都要收费. 学生 should discuss taking AP classes/tests with their parents, teachers and school counselor.
The CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in college-level introductory subjects. All exams are scored on a scale of 20-80 with the recommended credit-granting score of 50, which equals a grade of C and are kept on file for 20 years. There are 2,900 colleges that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP exams. 检查 美国大学理事会网站 定位检测中心. 每个CLEP考试都是收费的.
The PSAT is the only opportunity when high school juniors may be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Achievement Scholarship Program, and the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program. The PSAT also serves as an important practice test for the SAT Reasoning Test. It is administered only once during the school year and consists of two 25-minute critical reading sections, 一个30分钟的数学部分, 还有一个30分钟的写作技巧部分. All tenth grade students will take the test at no cost.
学生 with a documented disability may be eligible for accommodations on SAT, SAT科目考试, AP, PSAT, 和行动. 接受考试安排, students must submit a 写 “request eligibility form” and be approved before testing. 当考试在一个中心在全国日期, students normally receive up to 50 percent extended time and can use a regular or large type test book. 学生 receiving accommodations more than 50 percent extended time or who CAN NOT test at a national center will be assigned to the appropriate Testing Center; check with your Counseling Office. A student who requires the use of a reader and/or writer must test at his/her home school. ETS Special Needs Hotline is 1-(609) 771-7137. Once a student receives his/her admission ticket with the notation "See your counselor for test date and time," he/she must do that immediately to find out where to report.
大学Board: Accommodations on 大学 Board Exams
提醒: It is the student's responsibility to meet with his/her counselor in early September to discuss testing arrangements.
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The 蒙哥马利学院 Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office offers a SAT Prep course which is conducted in various MCPS schools. This 32 hour course meets either after school, in the evening, or on Saturday mornings. The course is The 蒙哥马利学院 Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office offers a SAT Prep designed to help students achieve a score that better reflects their knowledge and abilities by practicing with REAL SATs, 教学测试形式, 教学应试策略, reviewing content and raising test taking confidence.
There is a cost for the course and an additional cost for the textbook. Information on dates, locations and registration is available 在线 or a brochure can be obtained from an MCPS 大学和就业中心. Registration assistance and information can also be obtained by contacting 240-567-5188. Flyers advertising courses for the fall SATs are mailed to the homes of rising juniors and seniors at the end of July. A second mailing advertising spring SATs will occur in early December.
MCPS-In学校
Many MCPS high schools offer SAT Prep classes for credit during the school day for which a student receives a half credit for the semester. These courses are free but students must register for them during the normal course registration time.
11年级同学: 在校期间免费参加SAT/ACT考试
十年级同学: 在校期间免费参加PSAT考试
MCPS免费在线资料
MCPS is providing free 在线 tools to prepare for the PSAT, SAT or ACT through the TCA Online Study Guides. 这些指南可以在任何地方使用, 随时复习技能, take practice quizzes and track your progress. 专区, FinalPrep, for the SAT 和行动 is specifically designed for preparation the week before the test. FinalPrep reviews the structure, format, skills, and test-taking tips for testing.