Testing Information

ACT | SAT | PSAT

ACT (American College Test)

The ACT test is a college entrance exam that is primarily accepted by colleges/universities in the Mid-West.

For additional ACT prep help and to register for the ACT, please go to: www.act.org and www.actstudent.org. You will find a great deal of valuable prep information as well as information about scholarships.

ACT Preparatory Workshops
The Olathe District Schools will offer ACT Preparatory Workshops to provide students test-taking strategies for improving their ACT test scores.

• Workshop provided for Juniors and Seniors only.
• Practice tests, scoring and analysis, test-taking strategies, logic/process instruction will be included.
• One of the goals for the workshop is to help students feel more confident in the testing process.
• The school district will offer workshop sessions to prepare for the October, April, and June Assessments. The workshop for the April test will begin on March1st.
• ACT Workshop session dates: March1st, March 8th, March 29th, and April 5th. Additional details and registration information available for the this session:
• In the counseling office, or contact the district’s Assessment and School Improvement Department - Connie Breidenbach, at breidenbc@olatheschools.com with questions.
• Registration forms available at the end of January

Free Practice ACT Test
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions will be holding a free practice ACT Test, Sunday, March 7 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. The test will be held at their office: 5800 Foxridge, Suite 103 (Mission Bank Building), Mission, KS 66202. To register, go to kaptest.com/practicetest or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.

Online ACT Practice
If you enroll in Kaplan's ACT QuizBank, you can:

• Customize your own quizzes for personalized prep
• Reduce your anxiety on timed tests with practice questions
• Track your improvement with instant analysis and detailed explanations

Contact 1-800-KAO-TEST or kaptest.com/act for more information or visit your counselor.

The ACT Program Fee-Waiver Service is designed to help students from whom test fees represent obstacles on the road to college.

High school juniors and seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories who cannot afford to pay the test fees can request fee waivers through their school counselors.

The waivers cover the basic test fees for ACT.  Each qualifying student is eligible for two fee waivers.  A fee waiver may qualify you for application fee waivers at many colleges. See your counselor for more information or to find out if you qualify.

Sophomore ACT Online Preparatory Tutorial
The Olathe District Schools is offering an ACT Online Workshop for sophomores to provide strategies for preparing for the ACT test. The online course will provide test-taking strategies in English, Math, Science and Reading as well as actual tests to take and solutions with feedback.
The tutorial is available from February 19th – May 17th and can be completed anywhere there is internet access. The cost of $30 will pay for the entire workshop. To enroll, students need to complete a form and they must attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 16th OR Thursday, February 18th at 7:00 pm in Room 308 at Olathe East. Information and enrollment form for the class can be obtained by emailing:  mmitchelloe@olatheschoools.com.  Enrollment forms are also available in the counseling office. ACT recommends that students first take the ACT in the spring of their junior year, and this tutorial can provide that little extra preparation.

PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)

Why should I take the PSAT?

1. To qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition.
2. Your parents work for a company that sponsors a scholarship that requires a PSAT score.
3. You want to attend a United States Armed Forces Academy.

ACT PLAN
Wednesday, January 13th, sophomores received their ACT PLAN results back in their PE/Health classes.  The power point the counselors used to help students understand their results can be viewed HERE.  Please contact Mrs. Charlton or Mrs. Schmale if you have any questions.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

The SAT test is a college entrance exam that is primarily accepted by colleges/universities on the East and West Coasts as well as more selective admissions colleges/universities.

Please visit www.collegeboard.com for registration and more information.

The SAT Program Fee-Waiver Service is designed to help students from whom test fees represent obstacles on the road to college.

High school juniors and seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories who cannot afford to pay the test fees can request fee waivers through their school counselors.

The waivers cover the basic test fees for SAT or Subject Tests, as well as either the Question-and-Answer Service (QAS) or the Student Answer Service (SAS). A fee waiver may qualify you for application fee waivers at many colleges. See your counselor for more information or to find out if you qualify.
Note: Fee waivers cannot be used for late registration.

FREE SAT Practice Online
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/
http://www.4tests.com/exams

ACT and SAT Testing Information
ACT and College Board (SAT) recommend on-line registration. Additional registration information and/or packets are available in the Counseling Office. ACT and SAT registration fee information is included within the registration packet. The ACT and the SAT are two tests that are used for college admission and scholarship purposes. They are different tests produced by different testing companies. They test different areas of knowledge, and they are scored differently.

The ACT will be offered at Olathe East in October, April and June. Seniors often take an ACT in October. It is recommended that Grade 11 students take their first ACT in April or June if planning to attend a four year college or university. The ACT is generally preferred by colleges in the Midwest and is accepted throughout the nation.

The SAT has a mandatory writing component and the ACT features an optional writing section that some colleges and universities will require. How will you know what a college requires? Check for admission requirements at university websites. Both ACT and SAT offer online preparation tests. Encourage students to practice!

**The PSAT and three ACT tests are available at Olathe East.

Olathe East School Code: 172-221

Registration information and/or packets are available in the Counseling Office. ACT and SAT registration fee information included within the registration packet.