2016 Juniors Testing Seminar - Ruamrudee International School

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING
JUNIOR TOWN HALL
TESTING
Counselors
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Eva Tavares A-Kim
Brett Arnold Kin-R
Joael Kelly S-Z
Tawan Waengsothorn
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Thai Universities
JUNIORS
Unofficial Transcripts
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CONFIDENTIAL
Are you missing anything?
If you came to RIS after 1st semester
of grade nine, check to see if classes
have transferred.
If you have any questions see a
counselor.
PSAT
Wednesday, November 2nd
 7:15- 11 am Godbout Hall
 #2 Pencil & Approved Calculator
 Great Preparation for the SAT
 No need to register
 All grade 11 students
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SAT I
2 Scores:
200 – 800
 Math 200 – 800
 Reading/Writing
=>Total score = 1600
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REGISTER ONLINE:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/satinternational-dates
HIGH SCHOOL CODE = 695300
TEST CENTRE NAME= Ruamrudee
International School
Register up to 4 months in advance! Test
centers in Bangkok fill up quickly
Bring valid photo ID
SAT Subject Tests
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1-hour tests—may take 3 per test date
Cannot take SAT I and II on same day
21 Subject tests
Scored on a scale of 200 to 800
SAT Language Test with Listening ONLY offered in
November
If enrolled in an AP or HL course, take the
corresponding SAT Subject Test
Check with universities to see how many they
recommend you take
What is the difference between the SAT I
and SAT II?
The SAT I exam
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3 hour, 45 minute M
Measures critical reading, math and writing.
Aptitude test, not an achievement test
The SAT II (subject test)
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Achievement tests
Measures content knowledge subjects:
Literature
Math
Physics
US History
World History
Biology
Chemistry
Various Languages.
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RIS now offers the ACT on campus
REGISTER ONLINE: act.org
HIGH SCHOOL CODE = 695300
Most schools will accept either the SAT or
ACT and some will take IB scores in place
of the SAT/ACT.
Section
Questions/Time
English
75 questions; 45 minutes
Math
60 questions; 60 minutes
Reading
40 questions; 35 minutes
Science
40 questions; 35 minutes
Composite
Averaged scores
 Scores between 11 – 36
 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete all 4
sections, plus the writing part.
When Should I Take the
SAT/ACT?
SAT
SAT II
ACT
OCTOBER
MAY
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
JUNE
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JUNE
Does retaking the SAT/ACT
look bad?
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Most students retake the test at least once, if not more.
Almost all colleges will take the “superscore” – best out of all
scores.
Colleges prefer students to not take it more than 3 times,
but this varies by university and they may not know how
many times you take it.
Do all colleges require
the SAT/ACT?
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No! More universities are moving to be “test
optional”
Some are “test OPTIONAL”- you can substitute
your IB predicted scores, AP scores or TOEFL
instead of the SAT. However, some schools
may require it for scholarship consideration.
Many of the highly selective colleges will still
require it
Which one is better?
Count every YES answer
Do you perform well under time pressure?
Are you okay with not answering every question on a test?
Do you struggle to explain why you think an answer is correct?
Do you have a hard time with high level vocab words?
Can you spot details in a passage without reading it closely?
Do you dread doing math without a calculator?
Do you excel at geometry?
Do you prefer each topic be tested separately?
Do you understand experimental design?
Do you like science?
If You Scored:
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1-3: You’re an SAT Person
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4-7: You can do either
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You don’t mind slightly harder questions as
long as you don’t have to rush and don’t have
to cover too much material.
Try to take practice tests for each and see if
you have a preference.
8-10: You’ll like the ACT
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You don’t mind moving quickly, memorizing
material, or answering science questions.
http://blog.prepscholar.com/should-you-take-the-act-or-the-new-2016-a-guide
Institutional TOEFL
Friday, Sept. 9
7:45 – 11 am
500 Required for Graduation
Mandatory Attendance!
Godbout Hall
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REGISTER ONLINE:
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HIGH SCHOOL CODE = 9741
Check with individual universities to see specific
requirements.
Some schools will not require TOEFL if student
is taking IB HL or AP English.
**The RIS institutional TOEFL is different than
the TOEFL offered by ETS. RIS students must
pass the institutional TOEFL with a score of 500
or above.
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IBT TOEFL
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Internet-based (iBT)
Register on-line
Test on Saturdays or Sundays
4 and a half hours
Several test locations in BKK
Register about 6 weeks before test
Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
Fees: $160
IELTS
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Particularly good for Australia, Canada, UK, and Thailand
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Measures 4 skills: listening, reading, writing, speaking
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Taken at IDP or at the British Council
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For more information or IELTS preparation, go to www.ielts.org
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Takes 2 weeks to get results
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You still need to meet the RIS requirement of 500 on the Inst.
TOEFL (61 on iBT)
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THB 6,750 for test (approx)
Who sends the scores?
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Students are responsible to send ALL
standardized test scores to universities.
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By now you should have your Naviance
password
Go to Naviance via the school website
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personality inventory
Career inventory
Begin your college search NOW!
Hints to help you…
Attend college fairs and visits
 Talk to current seniors about
the process
 Talk to your teachers – they’ve been to
college too!
 We will start meeting with you second
semester!
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(first semester is for current SENIORS)
Meet the College Reps
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Watch Naviance and morning announcements
on the student portal for meeting dates & times
of rep visits
Reps who visit RIS usually read RIS student
applications & advocate for RIS students to the
admissions committee
Get their name cards & email the college
reps!
Demonstrating Interest
Questions?