SAT/ACT Testing Information

SAT or ACT    four-year colleges/universities in SC accept both SAT and /or ACT scores.  Some do not require the tests for admission.

SAT focuses on the following:  verbal and math reasoning skill, critical reading, vocabulary, and math problem-solving skills in algebra, geometry, and arithmetic.  For more practice, you may contact:  College Board at www.collegeboard.com individual online test preparation cards may be picked up in guidance; the Urban League at 244-3862; Kaplan Educational Center at 250-8830: and Greenville Tech, Buck Mickel Center at 250-8800 or www.buckmickelcenter.com , I Can Learning Center 854.569-6376, and Sylvan Learning 1-800-EDUCATE/www.educate.com

The ACT focuses on testing achievement in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.  For more practice contact ACT at www.act.org

The ASSET is the test given by Greenville Tech.  Additional testing may also be required.

SAT Preparation Courses 2008-2009

The SAT Preparation Course offered at Greenville Technical College will consist of six sessions, three of which focus on strategies to improve the verbal skills of reading comprehension and to increase vocabulary.  The other three classes focus on math strategies to give students a better understanding of math problems on the SAT.  Incorporated into all of the classes is information on general strategies to overcome test taking fears and tactics for taking standardized tests.

Class usually meets two evenings per week Tues and Thurs for three weeks from 7-9 P.M.  Course fee of $139 does not include test registration.  For more information or to register call (864) 250-8800.

How Do the Tests Compare?    

SAT: What is the test Structure?  Ten-section exam: three Critical Reading, three Math, three Writing, and one Experimental.  The Experimental section is masked to look like a regular section. What is the test content? Math: up to basic geometry and Algebra II, Reading: sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension.  Writing: an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice.  There is a penalty for wrong answers.  How is the test scored? 200-800 per section, added together for a combined score. 2400 is the highest possible combined score.   Are all scores sent to schools?  Yes.  If a student requests a score report to be sent to specific colleges, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken.  Best time to register?  At least six weeks before the test date 

ACT: Structure: Five-section exam: English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and Writing.  The experimental section is added to tests on certain dates only and is clearly experimental. 

Content:  Math: up to trigonometry, Science : charts, experiments, Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science, English: stresses grammar, Writing: persuasive essay.  There is no penalty for wrong answers.   How is the test scored? 1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score.  36 is the highest possible composite score.

Are all scores sent to schools?  No. There is a “Score Choice option.   Students can choose which schools receive their scores and which scores the schools see.  Best time to register?  At least four weeks before the test date