KAPLAN Offers FREE SAT/ACT Practice Test for Central Iowa Area Students

Students can take either the New SAT or the ACT practice test on [NEXT SESSION is TBA] at Hamilton College which is located in Urbandale, 4655 NW 121st Street (west of the Interstate). In addition to taking a practice SAT or ACT under timed conditions, students will receive their scores and detailed feedback on their performance, including an analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Pre-registration for Kaplan's free practice tests is recommended as seating is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.kaptest.com/enroll or call 1-800-KAP-TEST. Seating is limited.

Check out sample questions with explanations at www.ACT.org. Register via Internet to obtain admission tickets more quickly. At their site, choose the 'register' link.

ACT Optional Writing Test:
Check directly with your college choices to determine whether this portion of the ACT is needed. ACT provides a list of colleges/universities that require or recommend the Writing Test. Check here.

Students can find ACT test preparation materials prepared by the test makers at our student website at www.actstudent.org. Two new options this year:

• The Real ACT Prep Guide is the official print guide to the ACT. This book includes three practice ACTs previously used in actual test administrations- each with an optional Writing Test. The book includes explanations for all right and wrong answer choices.
• ACT Online Prep is the only online test preparation program designed by ACT test development professionals. ACT Online Prep has pratice test questions, a practice essay with real-time scoring, a diagnostic test, and a personalized Study Path.

April 16th, 2008. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is useful for determining abilities that are not traditionally identified in our curriculum. Mechanical and technical skills are measured along with mathematics and verbal skills. All Juniors take the ASVAB. There is no fee for this test.

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007. The Preliminary SAT is used to meet annual testing requirements for eleventh grade students. Students will receive scores useful for national comparison for gauging college success. A projected SAT score will also be given. Students can then determine if they are on track in meeting entrance or scholarship requirements. All Juniors take the PSAT. The fee charged by The College Board is covered through activity fees..

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PSAT Extra: Following the test, log in to create a free account and get started preparing for the SAT (or ACT).

• Answers and explanations for ALL questions on the 2004 PSAT
  
• Answers and explanations for the higher-level SAT math questions which appear on the back of the Score Report
  
• Student-written sample essays for the new SAT practice essay question printed on the back of the Score Report

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007. The preliminary ACT is used to meet annual testing requirements for tenth grade students. Students will receive scores useful for national comparison for gauging college success. A projected ACT score will also be given. Students can then determine if they are on track in meeting entrance or scholarship requirements. An Interest Inventory is also employed to assist students in their investigation of possible careers. All Sophomores take the PLAN. The fee charged by American College Testing is covered through activity fees.

A new, more family-friendly version of the interpretive guide, Using You PLAN Results is sent home with test results. It uses straightfoward, easy-to-understand language to help educators and families get the most from PLAN. Also, a new website, planstudent.org, is available to help students use their PLAN results in coursework and career planning.

Wednesday & Thursday, October 3rd & 4th, 2007. The Iowa Test of Educational Development is used to meet annual testing requirements for ninth and eleventh grade students. All academic areas are assessed. All Freshmen and Juniors take the ITED. There is no additional fee charged for this test.

March 10-14th, 2008 (grades 1-8). The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is used to meet annual testing requirements for elementary and junior high students. All academic areas are assessed. All first through eighth grade students take the ITBS. There is no additional fee charged for this test.