ACT
> Curriculum- based (high school subject matter)
> 4 Sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) plus optional Writing
> Scoring: 4 scores of 1-36 for each section + a composite score of 1-36 based on average scores from the 4 sections.
> Optional writing test score of 1-12
> No wrong answer penalty
> Reading: Reading Comprehensions
> Math: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry
> Science: Analysis, Interpretation, Evaluation, Basic Content, Problem Solving
> Essay: On a topic of importance to high school students (optional)
More information (including test dates and sites)
PWHS School Code: 501-845
SAT
> Tests reasoning and critical thinking skills
> 10 sections (3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, and 1 Unscored Experimental)
> Scoring: 3 scores of 200-800 for each subject with a total score of 600-2400. Score of 0-12 for the essay.
> Wrong Answers: 1/4 point deducted from raw score for each wrong answer.
> Reading: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completions
> Math: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2
> Science: n/a
> Essay: Factored into overall score. Abstract topic.
More information (including test dates and sites)
PWHS Test Site Code: 50-225
ASVAB (Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery)
The US military requires all applicants to take the ASVAB. It is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. More information
Other Entrance / Placement Tests
Technical and specialty colleges may use the ACT or SAT, or they may have their own entrance/placement tests that are administered after the application for admission has been submitted. It is important for students to research the entrance requirements for the college they are interested in.
