Fairfax County Public Schools Career Connections College Admissions Assessment Preparation

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT PREPARATION
Whether students choose to take a commercial course to help prepare for college assessments or decide to prepare on their own, it is important to understand the assessments. Having a clear understanding of the format and setting aside time to practice help students achieve higher scores. Participating in class and doing daily assignments also build strong skills that transfer to college assessments.
KNOW THE FORMAT It is important to know as much as possible about each of the admissions assessments. Knowing the format and strategies can help students be more successful as they test. Use the following links to become more familiar with the format of the assessments: Description of the ACT Explanations of the different sections of the ACT What's on the PSAT Explanation of the format of the PSAT SAT Reasoning Test Includes links to explanations of critical reading, math, and writing componets About the SAT Subject Tests Listing of all SAT Subject Tests with links to detailed explanations TOEFL Details Information about the new Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) PSAT EXTRA PSAT Score Reports include a resource that analyzes each individual test question. This can help the student be better prepared for the SAT. Visit PSAT Extra to access this resource. You will need the code located on your PSAT Score Report (upper right hand corner of the report). PSAT Extra Explanation of each question on the PSAT ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS It is a good idea to take a practice test before test day. Students should visit their high school's Career Center to obtain a practice test booklet for the SAT and ACT. When students register for the PSAT, they are given a copy of a practice test. Practice tests are also available online at: ACT Practice Practice questions for each of the five sections of the ACT, English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing SAT Practice An official SAT practice test PSAT Practice Sample questions to help prepare for the PSAT		PREPARING FOR THE TESTS Practice is the key to success on standardized tests. The links listed below provide students with a variety of test preparation resources. Students who set aside at least ten minutes every day to work through these resources should see improved scores. A few minutes of practice on a regular basis is better than trying to cram close to the test dates. Selecting a Test Preparation Class A list of suggestions and tips for evaluating a test preparation program from the Fairfax County Public Schools Junior-Senior Handbook Classic Hangman - SAT Vocabulary Words A fun way to practice SAT vocabulary words SAT Question of the Day College Board online question of the day for the SAT Reasoning Test (complete with an explanation) SAT Questions Practice questions for the new SAT in each category An Official SAT Practice Test A complete practice SAT Reasoning test complete with scoring Fairfax County Public Library's e-Book A library card number and an account are needed to access this free resource which offers college admissions testing and SAT preparation practice. Go to LearningExpressLibrary and then use resources at College Admissions Exams for ACT practice and SAT Preparation for SAT practice. Timed practice tests are available. eKnowledge and the NFL Test Prep Software Free test prep software offered to FCPS students from the National Football League and the Department of Defense for a shipping fee of $13.95; SAT and ACT programs available Mathematics Review Questions and strategies provided by College Board High School Ace Math skill drills from Algebra to Calculus SAT Test Center Test prep practice questions from Yahoo! Reader's Digest WordPower Challenge A timed quiz for word usage ACT Practice Sample questions for the ACT Number2.com Practice questions and skill drills; requires free registration SAT Math Pro Video lessons on demand; SAT math practice with video explanations of problems Five Thousand Collegiate Words A SAT prepration word list complete with definitions SAT Preparation Center Skill Builders College Board site providing tutorials and practice for quantitative comparisons and student-produced responses SAT Tip of the Day A series of SAT testing strategies from College Power Prep Online ACT Practice Questions and practice tests from ACT to help students prepare for the test Online Math Quizzes Listing of numerous math quizzes to assist in preparing for standardized tests A Word a Day A different word each day to help students build their vocabulary for standardized tests New York Times SAT Question of the Day Practice questions with explanations to help students prepare for the SAT

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