Test & Exam Information

ACT & SAT Online Test Prep Options

Resource links from ACT Prep sites including:

College Confidential
Grockit
Magoosh ACT Ebook
My College Options
Prep Scholar
Sophia
The Prep Factory
The Study Guide Zone
Yes College
ACT - English Study Guide (FREE)
ACT - MOMETRIX Test Prep
ACT - My College Options ACT Prep
ACT - Science Study Guide (FREE)
ACT - Shmoop ACT Test Prep

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SAT - Khan Academy SAT Prep
SAT - MOMETRIX Test Prep
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ASVAB Test Information

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

The ASVAB is offered Douglas High School on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at Douglass High School. Call 573-214-3680 to register.

Military Branches:

Air Forc e - website: https://www.airforce.com/find-a-recruiter

Air Force Recruiting Office in Columbia is located in the Dillards wing of the Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Drive

Phone: (573) 442-4082

Army - website: http://www.goarmy.com

US Army Recruiting Office in Columbia is located in the Dillards wing of the Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Drive

Phone: (573) 449-0579

Coast Guard - website: http://www.gocoastguard.com/

Coast Guard Recruiting office in Missouri is located at: North County Square, 10712 W. Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO

Phone: (314) 521- 3845

Marines - website: http://www.marines.com/home

Marines Recruiting Office in Columbia is located at 111 E Broadway

Phone: (573) 443-0914

Navy - website: http://www.navy.com

Navy Recruiting Office in Columbia is located in the Dillards wing of the Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Drive

Phone: (573) 442-8713

For more information about Types of Military Service and the Military Branches or to view answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit Today's Military: http://todaysmilitary.com

PSAT & CLEP Information

PSAT:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10?navId=gh-pn

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. Juniors need a highly selective index score in the 99 percentile range to have a chance at qualifying as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Students who choose to take the PSAT will take it in October of their Junior year.

PSAT PREP:
This year we are excited to partner with Revolution Prep to provide PSAT Prep and a Practice PSAT test for our students! The PSAT Prep and Practice Test opportunities are open to both 10th and 11th grade students. There will be a “Rising Junior PSAT Prep” opportunity next semester as well.

PSAT 101 Strategy Session: This two-hour session is designed to give students insight into the PSAT exam as well as provide tips for test day. In these sessions, one of our professional tutors will teach core test-taking strategies, including a dive into the exam content and structure, how to avoid common traps, and how to create the best plan for success.
DATE: Wednesday, OCT. 6th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m..

COST: $15.

PSAT Practice Test - live online:
DATE: Saturday, OCT. 9th from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m..

COST: $10

Register for both the PSAT 101 and the Practice PSAT on our Revolution Prep webpage: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/57540/

CLEP Exams:
http://clep.collegeboard.org/

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. There are 33 CLEP exams, each CLEP exam costs $80, and you may earn up to 12 credits if you pass a CLEP exam.

CLEP Test Preparation: http://clep.collegeboard.org/test-preparation

University HQ CLEP Testing Guide: https://universityhq.org/resources/clep-guide/

SAT or ACT: How to Choose

REGISTERING FOR THE ACT:

Visit the ACT’s website http://www.actstudent.org to register for the ACT-No Writing or ACT Plus Writing, view testing schedules, find test prep information, etc.

The RBHS School Code is: 260728. The RBHS Test Center # is: 179400.

ABOUT THE ACT:

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject areas in: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. You'll earn one ACT score (1 to 36) on each test (English, Math, Reading and Science) and a composite ACT score, which is an average of these four tests. The composite score falls between 1 and 36. The national average is about 21.

The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. Not all colleges require the writing test. You can check http://www.actstudent.org/writing / to see which colleges require the writing test. If you take the writing test, you will receive a writing test subscore and a combined English/writing score. Your essay will be scored holistically—that is, on the basis of the overall impression created by all the elements of the writing. Two trained readers will score your essay, each giving it a rating from 1 (low) to 6 (high). The sum of those ratings is your Writing subscore, which is reported on a scale of 2 to 12.

ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S and a majority of our Rock Bridge High School students will need to take the ACT. You must register for the ACT test on the website http://www.actstudent.org Parents are not able to complete the registration without the student present. Expect the process to take 30-45 minutes. It includes an interest inventory and payment must be made by credit/debit card.

FAQS For Students Who Have Taken (or will take) the Free ACT Given to Juniors at Rock Bridge:

I have already taken the ACT and, therefore, have a National ACT Account. How do I get my “school” ACT scores in my National Account? Call ACT at 319-337-1270 and ask them to sync your CPS ACT scores to your national account. They will need the ACT ID# from your District ACT score report.

The free ACT at Rock Bridge was the first time I’ve taken the test. How do I sign up to take it again? You will need to visit www.actstudent.org to register for the test. Through the registration process, you will create a National ACT Account and register to take the ACT on one of the national test dates. Rock Bridge High School is a testing location you can select (except for the July test). The testing dates are listed on the website.

I will be re-taking the ACT and setting up my National ACT account after I get my test scores from the free ACT offered at Rock Bridge. How do I sync them to my new account? When registering for the ACT and setting up your National ACT account, ACT will ask you for your ACT ID #. You can find it at the top of your score report from the test given at Rock Bridge. By entering your ACT ID #, ACT will be able to sync the report with your new account.

SAT:

Visit the College Board website to register for the SAT, view SAT and SAT subject test schedules, find test prep information, etc.
http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

The SAT is a college admissions examination that is focused on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. It measures:

What you learn in high school
What you need to succeed in college

If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.

The same habits and choices that lead to success in school will help you get ready for the SAT. The best way to prepare for the test is to:

Take challenging courses.
Do your homework.
Prepare for tests and quizzes.
Ask and answer lots of questions.

In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.

SAT Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. SAT Subject Tests allow you to differentiate yourself in the college admission process or send a strong message regarding your readiness to study specific majors or programs in college. There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science.

SHOULD I TAKE THE ACT OR THE SAT?

Most Rock Bridge students take the ACT; however, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take the SAT. It's all about the numbers. Some students end up scoring substantially higher on the SAT; others do better on the ACT.

In lieu of a crystal ball, The Princeton Review Assessment (PRA) designed this questionnaire to help you determine which test is better fit with your abilities: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-vs-act-infographic

** For a side by side comparison of the ACT vs. the SAT click HERE