Testing
AP
AP
AP stands for Advanced Placement and it is a class developed to give high school students an introduction to college-level classes and also gain college credit before even graduating high school. AP course work is college level work, student are expected to read, reason and write at a college level. All curriculum for AP courses is checked and certified to be college level by the college board. Students who receive passing scores on their AP tests, can earn college credit. Learn more about AP on College Board's website.
AP credit is given based on the score a student receives on the AP exam, which is taken at the end of the class.
Study Materials for AP
Ask your AP teacher
Connect to AP Classroom, once enrolled in an AP class
AP Scores
AP Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Many U.S. colleges grant credit and/or advanced placement (that means they let you skip the equivalent course once you get to college) for scores of 3 and above, but it depends on the college. View the link below to find out how your score transfers to a college
AP Credit Policy Search: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies
(BYU specific): https://enrollment.byu.edu/registrar/ap-ib-guides
To send your AP scores to a college, go to https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/view-scores#/
SAT
SAT
SAT stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test. This is one of two college entrance exam. The SAT covers Math, English and Writing. Students register on-line at CollegeBoard.com. It is important to check with specific college/university that you are planning to apply to regarding their recommendation on which college entrance exam to take.
Study Materials for SAT
Free SAT Practice Test: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-sat-practice-test.aspx
KHAN Academy and CollegeBoard have partnered up to provide free practice resources for the SAT/PSAT here: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Peterson's Test Prep Information for PSAT, SAT, ACT: http://www.petersons.com/college-search/test-prep-topics.aspx
The World of Math Online - Study math by subject: http://www.math.com
SAT Scores
SAT scores are available through the College Board website. Go to www.collegeboard.com and create an account if you have not created one already.
The highest possible score you can earn on the SAT is 1600 points. To get this score, you have to get a perfect 800 on each of the two sections: Math, and Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW). These scores are then totaled to give you a composite score of 1600.
ACT
ACT
The ACT is one of two college entrance exams. This test covers English, Math, Reading, and Science reasoning. Students register on-line at www.actstudent.org. It is important to check with specific college/university that you are planning to apply to regarding their recommendation on which college entrance exam to take.
Study Materials for ACT
FREE ACT test prep here.
Free ACT Practice Test: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test.aspx
Peterson's Test Prep Information for PSAT, SAT, ACT: http://www.petersons.com/college-search/test-prep-topics.aspx
The World of Math Online - Study math by subject: http://www.math.com
ACT Test material: http://www.act.org/qotd/
ACT Scores
ACT scores are available through the ACT website. Go to your MyACT account and create an account if you have not created one already.
Your Composite score and each test score (English, mathematics, reading, science) range from 1 (low) to 36 (high). The Composite score is the average of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. Fractions less than one-half are rounded down; fractions one-half or more are rounded up.
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