Testing Information

ITED

Grades: Freshmen-Juniors

Dates: September 20 - 24, 2010

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 or Kase Vunileva.

PLAN

Grade: Sophomores

Test Date:

Cost: $12.00

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 13, 2010

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

Cost: $13.00

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: $33.00 - no writing test option; $48.00 - 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.act.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.

*Students taking the ACT test on Sundays are required to register with a mail-in application for their first ACT test. The mail-in application must include a letter from a clergy member or chaplain, indicating that the student seeks a Sunday test date as a result of a religious conviction. Ozark Academy students may obtain such letters from Mrs. McGuire or Mrs. Vunileva. Subsequent ACT test applications may be made online.

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: $47.00 (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://www.collegeboard.com/student/index.html?student

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.

*Students taking the SAT test on Sundays are required to register with a mail-in application for their first SAT test. The mail-in application must include a letter from a clergy member or chaplain, indicating that the student seeks a Sunday test date as a result of a religious conviction. Ozark Academy students may obtain such letters from Mrs. McGuire or Mrs. Vunileva. Subsequent SAT test applications may be made online.

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: Seniors and interested juniors

Dates: Early May, 2011 (exact date, time and location TBA)

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.