2015-2016 Junior & Senior Testing

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, CIAS Juniors and Seniors!

THERE ARE ONLY A FEW TEST DATES LEFT!

THE PERT
If you are headed to a state college, junior college, or a community college after high school, you need to prepare for and take a PERT.
Here is info about the PERT: www.pensacolastate.edu/testing-center/
PSC Testing Services has two study guides that will be helpful to you.
A general PERT Study Guide is linked here: fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5592/urlt/0078248-pert-studentstudyguide.pdf
Another more in-depth PERT Math Prep Guide is available from the Testing Center itself (you have to go in and get it).
Your tutors at CIAS can also help with PERT test prep!

ACT or SAT
If you are headed to a university or private college after high school or want to seek college scholarships , you need to take an ACT or SAT (choose one or take one of each). I recommend that you focus on one test, starting now and moving into your senior year. These tests may be taken multiple times (unlimited). If you want a recommendation for one test, I advise you to take the ACT.

VOUCHERS
I also have several payment vouchers if you think you would qualify (lower family income). You would need to let us know that you want one, since we have to verify your family income and fill out a form. The voucher enables you to take up to two tests for free. More info about fee vouchers is available on each test's website.

GENERAL REGISTRATION INFO
Register to take either test at PSC as your first testing location choice and enter the CIAS CEEB 101614 as your physical school (they will send us your scores). If you are planning to apply to a college/university that has early admissions, you need to have your scores sent to that college or university at this time as well (it is a free service for up to 4 schools).

Register to take the ACT here: www.actstudent.org/
Register to take the SAT here: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navid=gh-sat

TEST PREPARATION
I recommend that you prepare before taking either of the tests, the ACT or SAT. If you want to earn scholarships or grants, then I recommend that you contact Dr. Mike Bere for tutoring sessions for any or all tests that you are preparing for (PERT, ACT, or SAT). He has tutored many of our graduates over the years and has helped them earn hundreds of college and votech school scholarships and grants. He is especially helpful in boosting your test scores and teaching your the test psychology. As I always say, a few dollars spent now could be worth thousands of dollars of scholarship and grant money down the road! Let him know that I sent you to him. Here is his contact info: cias.proboards.com/thread/259/test-preparation

Here are online links to study on your own for free:
researchguides.pensacolastate.edu/content.php?pid=557835&sid=4598088

www.number2.com

www.testprepreview.com

[Mary Beth Jones]

Some of you may need to re-take the ITED to qualify to receive your high school diploma. It is CIAS policy that all grads pass the Level 16 ITED at or near the 50th percentile. You will be notified individually by e-mail and/or phone call if this is the case for you.

[Mary Beth Jones]

Hello, Juniors and Seniors!

Most of you are exempt from taking the regular achievement testing this year (the yearly ITED), and need to take an ACT or SAT with or without Writing instead. If you are planning to enroll in a university in either the 2016-17 or 2017-18 school year, you need to take your test with Writing. You only need to register for another ITED if you did not pass last year's Level 16 test near the 50th percentile or at the 5th stanine.

At this point in the school year, there is only one test date left for the ACT and SAT. For the seniors, this is your last chance to take it for earning scholarships, etc. If you haven't registered for one (or both), you need to do so as soon as possible!
www.act.org
www.collegeboard.org/

The CIAS CEEB is #101614. You will need this for registration.

I do have some fee waivers left. If you know you will qualify (see attachment), please come in and ask me for one; it has to be filled out and signed by both parties before you use it,
FeeWaiver.pdf (124.04 KB)