*Woodson's CEEB Code for College Testing is 470 788 |
| Required Testing |
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL Tests)
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Released
SOL Tests
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WIDA Testing is designed to test English language proficiency in students identified as English Language Learners or students who study English as a Second Language
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| ASVAB |
Armed
Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, known as the ASVAB,
is required prior to enlisting in the military. This program
tests skills and aptitudes which are then related to careers
and military MOS designations. This program is free to all
10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. There is no obligation
incurred to the military through participating in the program
although test takers are required to allow the military
to use the data gathered. A free ASVAB test preparation
site, created by the Princeton Review, is available for
those who with to hone their skills at www.march2success.com/.
You will be asked if you would like a recruiter to contact
you, and your answer will be honored.
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| AP Testing |
College
Board's AP information
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The W.T. Woodson AP Program
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AP
Test Schedule
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College Testing - Woodson's CEEB Code for College Testing is 470 788
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STANDARDIZED TESTS FOR COLLEGE - Either an
ACT or SAT test is frequently requested by colleges
for admission purposes. With few exceptions, colleges that require this type of testing will accept either test. (Always check each college site to ensure that you understand all test requirements.) Most colleges will "super score," which means they take a
student's highest SAT subscore (Critical Reading, Math, Writing) from all submitted scores. A few will "super score" with ACT scores. Students for whom English is a second language may be required to take the TOEFL.
These tests are most commonly taken in the spring of the Junior year..
NEW REGISTRATION PROCEDURES for 2012 - 2013 - Registration rules are changing for both ACT and SAT testing beginning with the Fall 2013 testing. The adult world of serious, fixed deadlines has reached the college testing world. There will be no stand-by testing, no last-minute changes in the type of test taken or the test center location. You MUST register by the late registration date or you will not be able to take the test. Registration will only be online, and starting in January of 2013, you will be required to send a digital photograph with your registration. Test centers will use your photograph when you check in to take the test. There are many more changes that you can discover online.
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ACT - ACT, Inc.
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Register online for ACT testing.
Test locations can be found as you register. Early registration improves your chances of receiving
a test site close to home.. For a complete schedule and
detailed information about ACT registration, go to the ACT online.
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ACT testing information summary.
ACT reports scored in five sections:
- English
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Writing (optional part of the test, often required by colleges
- Score range is 1 - 36 for each section
- Single composite score of all sections but writing has a range of of 1 - 36.
- Average composite score is ~21.
- Only correct answers are scored. Always best to know the correct answer, but random guessing won't penalize.
- Difficult and easy questions are mixed. The first question could be the most difficult. Test-takers need to know how to skip questions that they can't answer and return to them once all of the easy questions are answered to receive the highest score.
- ACT only sends scores from test sittings chosen by the student. Few colleges select the highest individual score from multiple tests to create a "super score" for the ACT.
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COMPASS Test - ACT, Inc.
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The COMPASS program is a series of untimed computerized tests" used by many community colleges in Virginia, including Northern Virginia Community Colleges. It tests for reading, writing, mathematic, and ESL (English as a Second Language) skills. It is designed to place students in appropriate classes.
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PSAT
/ NMSQT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam
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The
PSAT/NMSQT is offered once a year in October. It is good practice for the SAT. The National
Merit Scholarship Program uses this test when taken the Junior year of high school to select scholars and honorees.
Juniors are encouraged to take this test.
For more information, go to the College
Board online or visit the Career Center.
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SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test
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Register online.
for the SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests. (Paper registration forms are available in the Career Center and Student Services should you have a special circumstance requiring it.) Test locations can be found as you register.
Early registration improves your chances of receiving a test location close to home. For the complete SAT schedule and
detailed information about the SAT, go to the College
Board online.
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SAT Testing Information Summary - Go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests for complete details, hints, sample tests, and practice options. Should you need to call about testing, you can call toll-free at 866.756.7346.
Two types of SAT testing:
- Reasoning Test - called the SAT, is a common requirement option.
- Subject Tests - called SAT Subject tests,
- are achievements tests that demonstrate learned knowledge in a subject area.
- are required by a limited number of colleges. Must check with college to see if any are required and if there are specific test requirements.
SAT Reasoning Test reports scores in three categories:
- Critical Reading
- Math
- Writing
- Score range for each category is 200 - 800.
- The average score for any single section is ~500.
- Test takers are penalized for wrong answers as the test is scored [right minus a fraction of wrong answers]. Random guessing is not recommended.
- Each test section begins with the questions most students get correct and ends with the questions most students miss.
- Most colleges "superscore," using the highest score in an SAT category when the student reports all SAT testing scores. Give yourself every advantage. Don't choose "score choice" and all testing scores will be sent to colleges.
The College Board has created a report showing how colleges view SAT test scores. it is published at http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf.
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TOEFL
®iBT- Test of English
as a Foreign Language
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The
TOEFL is has been revised and is now called TOEFL ®iBT. Many colleges require students for whom English is a second language to take this test . Check college web sites to see if this is required for you.
You can register to take the test at www.ets.org/toefl.
"Information Bulletins" are available in the Career Center.
For more information about the TOEFL, go to TOEFL Online.
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| Test
Preparation |
For Fee Classes - List of known test prep providers is located in the Career Center
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FCPS Parent Resource Center Tutor List
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FREE
Online Test Preparpation:
Over-All
practice
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Fairfax County Public Library offers practice tests. There is a wide variety of interactive online tests and
tutorial courses designed to help students and adults succeed
on academic or licensing tests including ACT, SAT, and several
AP tests. The program provides immediate scoring, complete
answer explanations, and individualized analysis of your
results. Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library,
Look for "Find Books and More," click online resourdes; look for Material Types (2nd column), click Tests; scroll down to Log On
in the Learning Express Library; click TLog on. Use your public library card number. Once in, look in the column on the Left for the link to college preparation. click College Preparation. Select the test prep desired.
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PSAT/NMSQT
sample questions - Start checking the Question of the Day!
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TOEFL
- register and practice for the test online. Go
to http://toeflpractice.ets.org/.
Practice opportunities are available in listening, reading,
writing and speaking.
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