Testing Information

 

ASVAB

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) provides an opportunity for career exploration. The test will be given to any sophomore, junior, or senior. Please email Mr. Woodford at tom_woodford@hboe.org if you have any questions.

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PSAT

  • Testing date is October 12, 2022
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SAT or ACT How are they different?

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The SAT is traditionally thought of as a test that measures a student’s critical thinking skills, testing their ability to analyze and solve problems in Math, Reading and Writing.

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 The ACT is considered a more “curriculum based” test, since it tests their academic preparedness for college in the areas of English, Math, Reading and Science specifically by calling on information they have learned in their high school coursework.

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ACT: The ACT is considered a “curriculum-based” test since it tests students’ academic preparedness for college in the areas of English, Math, Reading, and Science specifically bu calling on information they have learned in their high school coursework.

SAT: The SAT is traditionally thought of as a test that measures a student’s critical thinking skills, testing their ability to analyze and solve problems in Math, Reading, and Writing.

SAT Overview   ACT Overview
3 hour, 45-minute examination 3-hour examination
Heavy vocabulary Heavy in grammar and reading
Tested on Algebra and Geometry Tested on Alg., Geom. and Trigonometry
Math = 50% of score Math = 25% of score
Not based on school curriculum School curriculum based
Guessing penalty No penalty for guessing
No Science Science reasoning section
No English grammar English grammar section
Math formulas provided Math formulas not provided
 -1/4 point deduction for wrong answer No penalty for wrong answers
Writing section Optional Writing section

ACT/SAT resources

Boot camps offered at each high school – Test Prep Seminars

Check back soon for more information.

TEST PREP INFO

In addition to free test agency preparation (www.actstudent.org and www.sat.collegeboard.com) a sampling of commercial test-prep agencies are listed for students and parents.

Hilliard City School District and Bradley High School do not endorse any test prep service but offer information and opportunities as a service to students and their parents.



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