Testing Information
Testing Information
There are two college entrance exams, the ACT (American
College Test) and the SAT I, II (Scholastic Aptitude Test), which
are used for admission, placement, and scholarships. It is recommended
that college-bound students check requirements of individual colleges
to determine the test necessary for admission.
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ACT (American College Testing
Program)
The ACT consists of four tests averaging forty-five
minutes in length in areas of English, Math, Reading, and Science
reasoning. Test scores are mailed to the school within four weeks
of the test date. Student mails registration form and fee of $21.00
in the pre-addressed envelope available in the Career Center and/or
Counseling Office. Late fee: add $15.00, stand-by fee: add $30.00.
In this area, the test is administered at Walter
Johnson High School, Watkins Mill High School, Wheaton High School,
Wooton High School, Good Counsel High School, The Bullis School,
Howard Community College, and the University of Maryland, College
Park. Registration is also available online at www.act.org.
* Differences between
SAT and ACT
* Test Dates for
ACT
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CEEB (College Entrance
Examination Board)
The CEEB offers the following five tests: SAT I:
Reasoning Test, SAT II: Subject Tests, AP (Advanced Placement
Tests), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and CLEP
(College-Level Examination Program). Fee waivers are available
for some tests.
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Sat I: Reasoning
Test:
The SAT I Reasoning Test is a three hour test, primarily
multiple-choice, that measures verbal and mathematical abilities.
Students mail registration form directly to ETS with fee of $23.50
in a pre-addressed envelope available from the Career Center and/or
Counseling Office. Late fee: add $15.00, stand-by fee: add $30.00.
Sunday tests are given for religious reasons on the Sunday following
most regular test dates. Contact Takoma Academy, (301) 434-4700
for details.
* Differences between
SAT and ACT
* SAT Test Dates
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SAT II: Subject
Tests:
The SAT II Subject Test are given in
a number of academic areas and are used by some colleges
for admission and placement purposes. Students may take up to
three tests in one session, but they may not take the SAT I and
the SAT II on the same day. Students should check the testing
calendar for the dates each test is offered. It is recommended
that SAT II tests be taken following the completion of the higher
level courses. The basic Registration/Reporting Fee is $13.00;
add $11.00 for the writing test; add $8.00 for the language test
with listening; add $6.00 each for all other Subject Tests. Please
note that most colleges do not require the SAT II: Subject Tests.
Registration for SAT I and SAT II is also available online at
http://www.collegeboard.org/sat/html/students/indx001.html
Wootton High School SAT Test Code:
210909
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MCPS SAT I Prep Courses
Montgomery County Public Schools offers SAT
Preparation Courses through Montgomery College at reasonable
prices. Review the MC schedule for the dates and location that are
best for you.
Fee information and online registration are available at
MCPS SAT Prep or by calling Martha Price at (301) 929-2025.
Brochures are also available in the College & Career
Career Center.
MCPS also offers online SAT
Prep.
The College Board website also offers SAT
Prep courses online
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AP (Advanced Placement
Tests):
Students may be tested in twenty-eight
areas. If successful in the test, students may be given
college credit in that subject. Tests are graded on the
following five-point scale. 5 extremely well-qualified,
4 well-qualified, 3 qualified, 2 possibly qualified, 1 not
recommended. For further information on AP
Tests, click here. Information will be available in
the spring.
All colleges who subscribe to the AP Program recognize grade
5 for credit in that subject; nearly all colleges recognize grade
4; most colleges recognize grade 3; and some colleges recognize
grade 2. Check with the individual colleges to see what grades
are acceptable. Students register at their school. Up-to-date
information on fees and dates are available at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf
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TOEFL (Test of
English as A Foreign Language):
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The Test of English
as a Foreign Language is used to evaluate the English proficiency
of people whose native language is not English. These
students may take the TOEFL in addition to the SAT I or ACT.
This computer-based test is required for admission by more
than 2,400 colleges and universities in the United States.
Some colleges will accept the College Board's ELPT (English
Language Proficiency Test) instead. Check with the college
to see which test is required.
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Students in the state of Maryland can only take the computer-based
TOEFL test. (The paper-based test is no longer available in
Maryland .)
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The computer-based TOEFL test is administered by Prometric
Testing Center . The telephone number of the center in Bethesda
is (301) 718-9893.
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To take the TOEFL test, students must follow the registration
procedures on Pages 6-8 in the TOEFL 2005-2006 Computer-Based
Testing Information Bulletin.
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The cost for the test is $140 in the US . Fee waivers are
available in cases of financial hardship. Please see
Mrs. Hitchcock.
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The TOEFL test has four sections: Listening, Structure,
Reading , and Writing.
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Test-takers with Disabilities. The TOEFL
program is committed to providing appropriate services and
accommodations. It must be requested in writing.
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Students can pick up the TOEFL 2005-2006 Computer–Based
Testing Information Bulletin in the Career Center or call
(800) GO TOEFL. TOEFL Online.
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CLEP (College-Level
Examination Program):
The CLEP is designed to waive courses
and grant college-level credit by examination. Tests are given
at Montgomery College, Germantown, and at the University of Maryland,
College Park. Call MC at (301) 353-77-39 or UMCP at (301) 314-7688
for application information. The cost for a single test is $54.00.
Information can also be obtained from College-Level Examination
Program, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541. Telephone: (609)
771-7865
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Online Registration for SATs and
ACT
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Testing for Special Needs Students
Special testing accommodations for SAT I, SAT II,
PSAT, and ACT are available to students who have documented learning
disabilities. SAT Center Testing is for students who normally
receive up to 50% extended time for school-based tests and can
use a regular or large-type test book. SAT School Testing is appropriate
only for students with disabilities who can NOT test at a national
center and who normally receive more than 50% extended time on
school-based tests. Both types of accommodations will be offered
for every SAT. REMINDER: It is the student's responsibility to
meet with his/her counselor in early September to discuss testing
arrangements. ETS Special Needs Hotline - (609) 771-7137.
Students who require Testing Accommodations for College Board
Tests (PSAT, SAT, AP) must request these accommodations using
an SSD
Student Eligibility Form. This form is to be completed by
parents and school representative and should be mailed to the
College Board 7 weeks prior to the first test a student takes.
The criteria the College Board has established for granting testing
accommodations for students varies significantly from the criteria
used to grant accommodations at the school level. The presence
of an IEP or 504 Plan does not ensure test accommodations approval
by the College Board. Currently, The College Board requires up-to-date
(within 3 years) neuro-psychological testing documenting the specific
need for each accommodation requested. See the "Services for Students with Disabilities" section of the College Board website for
more information.
The packet "SAT Services for Students with Disabilities" needed
to apply for eligibities for the tests is available from the Academic
Support Center or School Counseling Office. Students who have
NOT registered for testing accommodations for the SAT/PSAT/AP
must see their school counselors.
Please remember that you MUST include a copy of the student's
eligibility letter received from ETS (SAT testing services) when
registering for any of these tests.
If you have any questions regarding this issue please call WHS
Counseling Services at (301) 279-8565.
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PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholarship Assessment Test/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
The test is a two hour and ten minute version of
the SAT I. The PSAT consists of two 25 minute verbal sections,
two 25 minute math sections, and one 30 minute writing skills
section. It measures academic abilities important in college work.
Scores on the PSAT can be used in predicting what a student can
do on the SAT I test. Students may take the PSAT as a practice
for the SAT I. In order to be considered for National Merit Scholarships,
the test must be taken in the junior year. This test is also administered
to students who wish to qualify for the National Achievement Scholarship
Program and the National Hispanic Scholar Award Program.
For more PSAT information, visit the college board
at: http://www.collegeboard.org/psat/student/html/indx001.html
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What are the Maryland High School Assessments
(HSA)?
Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) are rigorous
end-of-course tests in Algebra 1/Data Analysis, Biology, English
9, Geometry, and NSL Government: These assessments are a key component
of the Maryland Assessment Program.
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
has designed the tests to measure student achievement and school
performance, providing valuable information to students, parents,
and schools.
Who has to take HSA's?
Students currently in 12th Grade that completed
Geometry, Biology, English 9, and/or NSL Government after
their 9th grade year must take the corresponding HSA if they have
not done so previously.
Students currently in 11th grade and below (including
middle school), have to take the HSA tests and their results (with
the exception of Geometry) will be reported on their transcripts
as a percentile score.
Please note that it is not necessary for the 12th,
11th, and lower level students to pass the HSA's. They
must simply sit for the exams.
Who has to pass the HSA's?
The class of 2008 was the first group of Maryland
high school students to pass a standardized examination to graduate.
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Testing Links :
The College Board Online
PSATs
ACTs
SATs
College
Board Online: Students with Disabilities
College
Board Calculator Policy
College
board website calendar
TOEFL Online
SAT
Online Registration
MSDE HSA Website
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