- Chiawana High School
- College Entrance Exams: ACT/SAT & COMPASS
Scholarships, College Information, and More
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College Entrance ExamsACT/SAT & COMPASSACT and SAT At A Glance FlyerClick...wait a few secondsChiawana HS Code: 480879 (Required for SAT/ACT Registration)
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Many colleges require college entrance exams to measure and compare the student's ability to do college-level work with other student from different schools.
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Most colleges will accept either test for admission.
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It is recommended that students take either or both the SAT and ACT in spring of their Junior year and fall of their Senior year.
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If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, see Mr. Brown in Student Services for a Fee Waiver.
SAT
ACT
No Science section
Science Reasoning section
No Trigonometry section
Math section includes Trigonometry
Vocabulary emphasized
Less emphasis on vocabulary
Non-multiple choice questions included
Entirely multiple choice
No penalty for guessing
No penalty for guessing
Math accounts for 33% of your score
Math accounts for 25% of your score
Test lasts approximately 4 hours
Test lasts approximately 4 hours with Writing
SAT Test Dates Registration Deadlines August 24, 2019
July 28, 2019
October 05, 2019
September 08, 2019
November 02, 2019
October 03, 2019
December 02, 2019
November 08, 2019
March 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
May 02, 2020 April 03, 2020 June 06, 2020 May 08, 2020 ACT Test Dates Registration Deadlines September 14, 2019
August 16, 2019
October 26, 2019
September 20, 2019
December 14, 2019
November 08, 2019
February 08, 2020
January 10, 2020
April 4, 2020
March 28, 2020
June 13, 2020
May 08, 2020
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Placement tests are required for full-time degree or certificate programs, or any English and math courses.
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Placement testing helps determine your readiness to enter college coursework.
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COMPASS is offered two to three times per week at various times. Specific dates and times are available by calling the testing center at (509) 542-4860 or (509) 542-5549.
Looking to study for the COMPASS test?
Click HERE for a great resource!Questions? Contact Mr. Brown at 543-6786 ext.5697-
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).
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It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®.
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Recommended for 10th & 11th grade students.
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It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
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