AVID Collge Readiness

• The ACT

• The SAT

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​The main college entrance exams are:

The ACT

​Stands for: American College Test

The ACT Test covers four academic skill areas:
english, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning.
*It also offers an optional direct writing test.

Scores range from 1 (low) to 36 (high). The Composite score is the average of the four test scores.

How long does the test last?

​3 Hours

​The ACT Test

The SAT

​Stands for: Scholastic Aptitude Test

The SAT Test covers:
reading, writing, and math

Scores range from 400 - 1600.

How long does the test last?

​3 Hours

​The SAT Test

How many types of college degrees are there?

​Four:

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree

• Associate Degree - 2 years

• Bachelor's Degree - 4 years

• Master's Degree - 2 years

• Doctoral Degree - 4 to 6 years

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How long does it take to earn each type of college degree?

​Requires the following scores:
ACT - 26 - 31
SAT - 1230 - 1310

​Clemson University

Requires the following scores:
ACT - 23 - 30
SAT - 1150 - 1330

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​University of South Carolina

Preparing for College in Middle School: What to Do?

1. Identify Your Strong Subjects - explore your options and take as many classes as possible that align with your interests.

2. Challenge Yourself - don't shy away from taking difficult/advanced classes.

3. Ask Adults About College - counselors/trusted adults can help you determine your strengths and build a college list.

4. Participate in Extracurricular Activities - admission officers often look for students who excel in music, sports, and other extracurricular activites.

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Before each year of college, you will apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the FAFSA form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility.

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​What is the FAFSA form?

What is tuition?

a sum of money charged for teaching, or instruction by a school, college, or university

a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university

​tuition

​a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement

scholarship

Student financial aid in the United States is funding that is available exclusively to students pursuing post-secondary education.​

​Financial Aid

Free application for Federal Student Aid.

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​FAFSA

location of a particular area

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Geographical

housing fee charged by a school or university in order to live on campus

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​Room and Board

the grounds and buildings of a university or college

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​campus