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Testing Information
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College Admissions Testing information Students who are interested in attending a 4-year public or private institution will most likely be required to take an admissions test. There are several options, the most common are listed below. Many schools accept either the ACT or SAT. Be sure to closely review registration deadlines and cost information. Most students attending Midwest colleges take the ACT. Testing Information and Tips: http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/pdf-handouts/steps/step6-sat-test-prep.pdf ACT- www.actstudent.org Register online and gain more information about the test and test tips. Preparing for the ACT: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/preparing.pdf The ACT test is given nationally 5-6 times per year. Students may register using a mail-in form available in the Guidance Office or by registering online. Be sure to check registration deadlines for your desired test date. Students may take the test more than once. The highest score is used by admissions officers. Benton High School Code: 164-385 SAT- www.collegeboard.com The SAT is given nationally 7 times per year. Students may register via the website. Be sure to check registration deadlines for your desired test date. Students may take the test more than once. The highest score is used by admissions officers.
Placement Testing Information Some community colleges use placement tests in order to accurately place students in math and english classes. A common one used in our area is the COMPASS test. Students may register to take the compass test as a part of their admissions process to their selected community college, and it is a required part of admissions at Kirkwood Community College. Students who take the ACT may not be required to also take the COMPASS test. Click on this link in order to receive further information about the COMPASS as well as test tips. http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html Call Kirkwood Community College at 319-398-5456 to schedule a time to take the COMPASS. It is free.
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