The document summarizes information for a SAT parent workshop, including: - The date and location of the workshop is March 5, 2012 at 6-7PM in the AJHS media center. - It provides checklists and guidance on preparing for the SAT/ACT, such as gathering approved materials and ID, getting sufficient rest the night before, and arriving at least 15 minutes early. - Additionally, it offers tips on calculators, retaking the tests, and differences between the SAT and ACT exams.

1. SAT Parent Workshop
March 5, 2012
6-7PM
AJHS media center

2. Schedule your IGP
 Call
475-2381, and ask for
Wendy Brasington

3. The night before the test
 1 Put away your study materials. By now you know all you'll need to know for the test.
 2 Gather the things you'll need for the test: your admission ticket to the test center,
acceptable ID, 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils and a good eraser. For more details visit the
College Board Web site.
 3 Bring along a calculator for the Math level IC and level IIC tests, as not having one will
put you at a disadvantage. Only certain types of calculators are allowed; see your registration
bulletin or the College Board Web site (collegeboard.com) for more information.
 4 Bring an audiocassette player and spare batteries if you're taking any of the listening tests.
Your registration bulletin has information on acceptable players, as does the College Board
Web site.
 5 Pack a watch, too, if you want to time yourself. Just make sure the alarm is off.
 6 Call the weather forecast to see if you'll need to leave yourself extra time to get to the test
center.
 7 Distract yourself in whatever way works best for you: Read a novel, watch some TV or call
friends on the phone.
 8
 Get to bed as early as you can, and set your alarm early enough to make sure you have
enough time to eat breakfast and to get to the test center at least 15 minutes before the
scheduled start time.

4. SAT/ACT checklist
 Your Admission Ticket
 Acceptable photo identification
 Two No. 2 pencils and an eraser
 An acceptable calculator
 For a Language with Listening Subject Test: a portable CD player with
earphones (yeah, they still make them)
 A watch (without an alarm)
 Luck (hey, it never hurts to have a little on your side)
 A backpack
 A snack and bottled water
 Extra batteries
 Confidence (you’re going to do great, because you’re well prepared!)

5. Photo identification
 Photo identification
 Which current and valid photo ID will you bring?
Some acceptable examples include:
 State-issued driver's license
 State-issued nondriver ID
 School identification card
 Passport
(Required in India, Ghana, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan)
 Government-issued ID
 School ID Form prepared by your school
 Talent Identification Program ID/Authorization to Test Form
(grades seven and eight only); photo not required

6. Do’s and don'ts of Calculators
 An Acceptable Calculator
 Calculators permitted while testing are:
 Graphing calculators
 Scientific calculators
 Four-function calculators (not recommended)
 Not permitted as a calculator:
 Laptop or a portable/handheld computer
 Calculator that has a QWERTY (keyboard-like) keypad, uses an electrical
outlet, makes noise or has a paper tape
 Electronic writing pad or pen-input-driven device
 Pocket organizer
 Cell phone calculator

7. Nice to have
 A watch-without an audible alarm
 Extra batteries and backup equipment
 A bag or backpack
 A drink or snacks (for your break)

8. The day of the test
 The SAT takes 3 hours and 45 minutes itself.
Please keep in mind that there are also breaks
and times set aside for reading instructions
that make the total time of the test much
longer. You should expect to arrive at your
testing center by 7:45 A.M. and should expect
to leave by 1 P.M. unless you have been
given extended time.

9. Types of admission’s tests:
 SAT-strategies
 ACT-more in line with curriculum
 COMPASS-technical college (used for
placement)
 ASVAB-military

10. How many times should you take the
test?
 Do you have the score you need?
 Have you prepared differently since you last
took the SAT/ACT/COMPASS/ASVAB?
 When did you last take the test?
 When did you first take the test?
 How many times have you taken the test?
 Have you been exposed to what you will be
tested on?

11. Why should I take the test multiple
times?
 Is your child a possible palmetto fellow
scholarship recipient?
 Is your child a possible life scholarship
recipient?

12. Which test should I take?
 Our students have taken the PLAN (pre ACT)
and the PSAT (pre SAT). They will take the
PSAT again in October of their 11th grade. We
have the tools!
 Where do they want to go?
 What do they want to do?
 Ask guidance for direction!