SAT/ACT

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Dear Fairfax Senior High School families,

We are working hard to support our families this school year with additional resources. Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a free practice SAT exam, Online. Please see below…

Practice SAT Exam
This is a great chance to get started on your testing plan, or if you have already started, it will provide additional practice. Taking practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. A proctored practice exam will help your child build testing endurance and give a real-time snapshot of testing performance.

Saturday February 26, 2022
9:00am – 1:00pm
Live Online

Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/209

Materials will be emailed to students 24 hours before the exam.
Every exam comes with a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to assess specific strengths and areas of improvement. We highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity. Schedule your Free 30 minute consultation to review the score report with a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, who will help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare for the official exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://my.revolutionprep.com/s/southwest

Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Revolution Prep at (800) 667-7597 or by email at [email protected].

Attached is the QR Code and Flyer with more Info.

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Understanding The Impact Of Test Scores ACT/SAT ON College Admission 2020 - 2021 - Please Read To The End

Does UC or CSU require test scores for Fall 2021 (class of 2021) applicants?

The University of California "UC" and California State University "CSU" understand the challenges students face due to COVID-19. In response, there is a temporary suspension of the SAT or ACT test requirement for Fall 2021 applicants (class of 2021). This means SAT and ACT scores will not be considered to determine admission decisions.

Should I report my SAT or ACT test scores?

If you submit your ACT or SAT scores they will be used as a measure to determine your freshmen Mathematics and English courses. Please remember the university strongly considers students who demonstrate they are college-ready through a variety of means such as:

MATH COLLEGE READINESS:

A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of the College Board SAT Reasoning.
A score of 550 or above on a College Board SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2).
A score of 23 or above on the American College Testing (ACT) Mathematics Test.
A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam.
A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Statistics examination.
Completion of a transferrable community college course which satisfies the Mathematics General Education requirement in Mathematics

ENGLISH COLLEGE READINESS:

A score of 500 or above on the critical reading section of the College Board SAT Reasoning.
A score of 22 or above on the American College Testing (ACT) English Test.
A score of 3 or above on either the Language and Composition or Composition and Literature examination of the College Board Advanced Placement Program.
Completion of a transferrable community college course which satisfies the English General Education requirement in English
For More Information,

UC: http://www.uprep.net/pdf/college/UC%20&%20CSU%20Assessment%20EXEMPTIONS%202011-12.pdf

CSU: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/Pages/after-admission-placement-and-other-tests.aspx

Will the lack of test scores impact my admission?

Campuses will use your “a-g” GPA, quality of coursework completed (Honors, AP and/or Community college), and supplemental factors (such as college-readiness in Math, English or both) to determine informed campus admission decisions. Supplemental factors may also include the number of courses exceeding minimum “a-g” requirements, your household income, extracurricular involvement, and other available information.

Admission factors:

Do the admission changes indicate it will be easier to get in?

Temporary changes to admission do not lower the preparation needed to be accepted. All students grades 9th - 12th should enroll in challenging courses in order to prepare themselves for college and become college-ready. Please keep in mind activities and awards may also impact admission decisions.

The SAT or ACT test I was planning to take was canceled what do I do?

As a senior (class of 2021), register to take an upcoming exam prior to January 2021. If you are in need of a fee waiver please contact your College Counselor Ms. Virginia Morales at [email protected]. Remember to use proper English. Before emailing Ms. Morales make sure you qualify and include in the email:
1. Your full name (include middle initial), 2. which waiver are you in need of, 3. note how you qualify for the waiver, and 4. include the best phone number to reach you in case there are questions.

Here are the qualifying factors (scroll down to the section titled " ARE YOU ELIGIBLE":

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/fees/fee-waivers#:~:text=You're%20eligible%20for%20fee,USDA%20Food%20and%20Nutrition%20Service.

NOTE: Please remember it is your responsibility to position yourself as the strongest candidate possible. Taking the initiative to go above and beyond will always serve you well, and strong test scores will help you anywhere you apply.

STEM & Nursing Majors: Please register to take the SAT subject exams. You may take up to 3 subject exams per sitting. Register for Math 2 (DO NOT register for Math 1), a science, and a subject you feel confident to do well in.