Important Info on SAT I, SAT II, PSAT, AP & CLEP

 

In order to be informed on the latest information on the above information, you will need to go to collegeboard.com.  The site will provide you with code searches, SAT registration, and answer questions you might have about the SAT I test.  The SAT test is offered every year several times each semester along with a summer testing date.  It is important to note that the SAT I is a reliable measure of college readiness measuring both verbal and mathematical reasoning skills.  It is scored on a 200-to-800 scale, where 200 is low and 800 is high.   On the average, students answer 50-60% of questions correctly. 

 

 

The SAT II tests are the subject tests in English, history, mathematics, science, and languages.  They are designed to measure students’ knowledge and skills in particular subject areas.  Some colleges specify the different subject tests that are required for their admissions.  They can also be used for students that have not completed a-g courses for certain subject areas.

 

The PSAT measures verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills.  The scoring scale is 20-80.  It is usually offered several times in the fall semester.  It helps students get ready for the SAT tests and offers students different scholarship opportunities.

 

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) develops course descriptions and exams for 34 college-level courses in 19 subject areas.  Over 50% of U.S. high schools currently participate in AP.  Many students bound for the nation’s colleges and universities participate with an AP policy granting incoming students credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam grades.  The students considering AP should visit at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf .

The CLEP (The College-Level Examination Program) provides students of a wide range of ages with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses.  There are hundreds of colleges and universities that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP examinations.  The students considering CLEP should visit at collegeboard.com/clep .