Testing Information

ITED

Grades: Freshmen-Juniors

Date: September

Cost: Free

Purpose

The ITED tests are standardized tests designed to measure student achievement in academic areas including English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Individual student test results and test explanations are mailed home to parents with the first semester grade results.

School-wide test results are also used as one measure (among many) to evaluate the effectiveness of the academic program at the school. Ozark academy students, as a group, have consistently performed at a very high academic level on these tests. For more information about Ozark Academy's school-wide test results, please contact Sara McGuire.

EXPLORE

Grade: Freshmen

Test Date: November

Cost: $8.50

Admission Time: Approximately 2 1/2 hours

The EXPLORE test is optional, but all freshmen are strongly encouraged to take this helpful and informative test.

Why should you take the EXPLORE test?

If you are considering college in the future, you will be required to take a college admissions test (either the ACT or SAT) as part of the college admissions process. The EXPLORE test was designed by the ACT as a way for freshmen students to evaluate their academic progress.

The EXPLORE test is written in format that is similar to the ACT (English, Math, Science, and Reading sections), but is specifically designed for freshmen level students.

A student's EXPLORE score will provide the student with an estimate of a future ACT score. It will identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses, and will provide the student with individualized information about how to improve in specific areas.

PLAN

Grade: Sophomores

Test Date: November

Cost: $11.25

Admission Time: Approximately 3 1/2 hours

The PLAN test is optional, but all sophomores are strongly encouraged to take this helpful and informative test.

Why should you take the PLAN test?

• If you are considering college in the future, you will be required to take a college admissions test (either the ACT or SAT) as part of the college admissions process. The PLAN test was designed by the ACT as a way for sophomore students to evaluate their academic progress.
• The PLAN test is written in format that is similar to the ACT (English, Math, Science, and Reading sections), but is specifically designed for sophomore level students.
• A student's PLAN score will provide the student with an estimate of a future ACT score. It will identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses, and will provide the student with information about how to improve in specific areas.
  

PSAT/NMSQT

Grade: Juniors

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Registration Deadline:

Grade Level: Junior (sophomores may take this junior level test, but are not considered for National Merit Scholarship competition)

Cost: $14.00

Admission time: Approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes

The PSAT/NMSQT is optional, but all juniors are strongly encouraged to take this helpful and informative test.

Why should you take the PSAT/NMSQT?

• The PSAT/NMSQT stands for "Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test."
• If you are considering college in the future, you will be required to take a college admissions test (either the ACT or SAT) as part of the college admissions process. The PSAT/NMSQT test was designed by the SAT as a way for junior students to evaluate their academic progress.
• The PSAT/NMSQT also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship (NMSC) programs.
• The PSAT/NMSQT test is written in format that is similar to the SAT (critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing), but is specifically designed for junior level students.
• A student's PSAT/NMSQT score will provide the student with an estimate of a future SAT score. It will identify areas of academic strengths and weaknesses, and will provide the student with information about how to improve in specific academic areas.
• The PSAT/NMSQT also allows students to participate in a "college search" and to receive helpful college and university information.
  

ACT

Grades: Seniors and second semester juniors

Cost: $34.00 - no writing test option; $49.50 - writing test option included. Free ACT testing is available (no writing test option) to students who demonstrate financial need. Late registration fee is an additional $21.

Standard administration time: 3 1/2 hours.

Test structure: The ACT is divided into four parts (English, Math, Science, and Critical Reading). It also includes an optional writing test.

Ozark Adventist Academy provides testing services for the ACT tests, but registration must take place directly between students and the testing organizations. To register for an upcoming ACT test, please go to the following link:

• ACT:  http://www.actstudent.org/

Students may also enroll in an online in an ACT test review at: http://www.actstudent.org

Students seeking information about colleges are encouraged to review resources available in the Learning Resource Center, or to visit the College Board website to learn about specific colleges or universities in the US and in Canada.

High school code: 040-880
Test center code: 171101

All graduating seniors who are considering college are strongly urged to take the ACT test at least once, and preferably twice (once during the second semester of their junior year and during the first semester of their senior year).

Nearly all four-year colleges and universities in the United States require that graduating high school applicants submit either ACT or SAT test scores as part of the application process (students should consult with the admissions office of a particular four year college or university to confirm which test is required).

Scores are reported on a scale ranging from 1 (low) to 36 (high) for each of the four tests and for the Composite. The Composite is the average of the four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.

Research shows that 55% of all ACT test takers receive higher ACT test scores on their second ACT test. For that reason, students are encouraged to take the ACT during the final semester of their junior year and during the first semester of their senior year, or on two dates during their senior year. Students are urged to take the ACT during the first semester, in order to avoid late college applications and delayed admission information.

All seniors will receive ACT test taking instruction during the test week in mid-September. The test taking instruction will include a free practice ACT test, as well as an in-depth review of subject area questions presented by Ozark Academy teaching staff. Students seeking additional ACT practice may use ACT test-taking practice books, available at the school library or in the Learning Resource Center. Students may also enroll in an online ACT test review at the ACT official website: www.act.org.

SAT

Grades: Seniors and second semester juniors

Cost: $49.00 (free SAT testing is available to students who demonstrate financial need). There is a late fee of an additional $24 if you miss the regular registration deadline.

Standard administration time: Approximately 3 hours, 45 minutes

Test structure: The SAT has three sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing

Ozark Adventist Academy provides testing services for the SAT tests, but registration must take place directly between students and the testing organizations. To register for an upcoming SAT test, please go to the following link:

• SAT: http//:sat.collegeboard.org/register

Students seeking information about colleges are encouraged to review resources available in the Learning Resource Center, or to visit the College Board website to learn about specific colleges or universities in the US and in Canada.

High School Code: 040-880
Test Center Code: 04155

All graduating seniors who are considering college are strongly urged to take the SAT test at least once, and preferably twice (once during the second semester of their junior year and during the first semester of their senior year).

Research shows that over half of all SAT test takers receive higher SAT test scores on their second SAT test. For that reason, students are encouraged to take the SAT during the final semester of their junior year and during the first semester of their senior year, or on two dates during their senior year. Students are urged to take the SAT during the first semester, in order to avoid late college applications and delayed admission information.

Students who wish to practice for the SAT may obtain free SAT test practice materials from the LRC, or may check out SAT test preparation books from the school library. Students may also order SAT test preparation materials and learn more about the SAT test at the SAT official website: www.collegeboard.com.

AP Tests

Grades: Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors

Dates: May

Cost: TBA (test discounts available to students who demonstrate financial need)

Advanced placement testing is available to interested students. The advanced placement ("AP") test provides high school students with an opportunity to earn college credits. Interested students are encouraged to enroll in "Advanced Placement" English, as a means of preparing for the AP English exams that are administered at the school in May. For more information about the Advanced Placement program, please contact Sara McGuire or Jenni Eno.

CLEP Tests

Grades: Seniors and interested juniors

CLEP testing is an option for interested students. The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you know by earning qualifying scores in several classes offered at Ozark. Potential classes include, Spanish, American Government, Chemistry, College Algebra and Pre-Calculus. Testing is arranged by the student at a college or university of their choice.

For more information on the CLEP test, study guides, lists of colleges & universities which accept the test, etc., visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

• Free online practice tests available at: http://www.speedyprep.com/clep/free-practice-test
• CLEP Out! brochure

For more information about the CLEP program, please contact Sara McGuire or Doug Fisher.