12-13 Course Catalog - Oconee County Schools

writing, and math scores, even if the scores are earned during separate testings. Scores for
scholarships and admission to honors programs often must be earned in one sitting.
WHAT is the best preparation for the SAT I?
Read, read, read! Students wishing to score well on the SAT I are encouraged to take the most
rigorous academic courses possible and to take as many extra academic classes as the student’s
schedule will allow. Extensive outside reading is encouraged.
Scholastic Aptitude Subject Tests (SAT II)
WHAT are they?
SAT II Subject Tests are achievement tests that measure the student’s knowledge in certain
subject areas and the ability to apply that knowledge. These tests are shorter than the SAT I. A
student can take up to three subject tests during the regular SAT I test administration. There are
18 different subject area tests; College Board provides a sampling of practice questions for each
test in the SAT II practice booklet.
WHO should take them?
Students who intend to apply to a competitive or highly competitive college may need a SAT II
subject test. Check college websites or catalog. The best time to take the SAT II subject test is
immediately after a preparatory course is completed. For instance, a student who takes AP U.S.
history would do well to take the SAT II in U.S. History in May or June of the year the student is
enrolled in the AP class. Students who are considering applying for highly competitive colleges
are encouraged to take SAT IIs in the event that the college will require one. Waiting to take an
SAT II a year or two after a specific course is completed will be difficult. See your counselor for
more information.
HOW do students register?
Use the same application procedures as the SAT I.
HOW are scores reported?
The scores are reported in the same manner as the SAT I.
Pretest for American College Test (PLAN)
WHAT is it?
The PLAN is a practice test for the ACT. The PLAN is written specifically for tenth graders and
includes a career interest inventory.
WHO should take it?
All tenth graders should take the PLAN.
WHEN is it given?
Once a year in the fall, usually in October.
HOW do students register for it?
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