ACT Prep Classes
Pius XI offers a variety of ACT prep workshops. Some focus primarily on valuable test taking strategies, while others focus on subject content. Some are offered during the school day, and some are offered right after school. There is something for everyone. The absolute best way you can support your son or daughter in getting into the college of their dreams is to enroll them in an ACT prep workshop.
Pius XI is offering three ACT prep options:
· The Counseling Center is offering ACT prep during the school day in room 228:
A-day – mods 7, 8, D-day – mods 11, 12 and E-day – mods 9, 10.
This is a general introduction of the ACT test format including sample questions and timed practice of the four major sections plus the optional writing section. There is no fee or registration. Students who have open mods are welcome!
· ACT Prep seven-session class beginning March 11. Click here for more information.
· ACT Prep through Schoolhouse Tutoring on April 16/26 or April 24.
Click here for more information.
Students generally take the ACT and/or SAT test at the end of their junior year in high school.
ACT
There are four main sections to this test: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning; and an optional Writing Section. Each section is scored from 1-36 (highest), and the Composite is a rough average of these scores. There is NO penalty for guessing. The ACT's monthly News You Can Use electronic newsletter provides short articles to inform students and parents about college and career planning: go to
http://www.act.org/news/use/index.html
SAT
There are three main sections to this test: Verbal, Math, and Writing. Each section is scored from 200-800 (highest), and the total score is the sum of these three scores. A fraction of a point is subtracted for incorrect answers, but NOT for any unanswered questions.
STUDY HINTS
One of the best ways to prepare for these college entrance exams is by doing practice problems. Working on practice tests allows students to become familiar with the instructions, test format, and types of questions they can expect on the actual tests. Practice problems may be obtained from several sources, including:
A practice test booklet that comes with the registration packet Books from the school or public libraries Computer software programs Internet sites such as
www.maxthetest.com
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration packets are available in the Counseling Center throughout the year.