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SAT I - Reasoning Test (Sept.'06
- Jan. '07)
The SAT measures two areas - the verbal and mathematical reasoning
abilities that you have developed over the years. Students generally
take the SAT I once in the spring of junior year and again in the
fall of senior year if they wish to attempt to raise their scores.
If a student has taken the SAT more than once, colleges will take
the highest verbal and highest math score. Students who are comfortable
with their scores on the first administration need not repeat the
SAT I in their senior year.
After Jan. '05 the SAT will contain a new writing section. Read
about the
New SAT.
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SAT II Subject Tests
These tests measure a student's mastery of specific subjects. Scores
are used primarily for placement purposes, sometimes allowing a student
to bypass an introductory college course. However, they are also often
used by highly selective colleges for the admissions process. Many
selective colleges will "recommend" or "require" the SAT II (usually
a writing test, a math test and a third subject of choice). Students
generally take SAT II Subject Tests in June of their sophomore and/or
junior years as they complete courses (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Math
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TOEFL/ELPT
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL measures the ability of non-native speakers of English
to use and understand North American English as it is used in college
and university settings.
Scores on the test are required by more than 4,300 two- and four-year
colleges and universities, professional schools, and sponsoring
institutions.
The test includes four sections (Listening, Structure, Reading and
Writing), plus computer tutorials and a break. It takes between
three and one-half and four hours to complete everything. The test
is offered on computer at a testing center in South Portland.
Appointments are available throughout the year, but you must call
at least three days before your first-choice appointment date. Centers
fill quickly, so it is best to schedule your appointment early.
You can only test once per calendar month. The busiest months are
October, November, December, April, and May. The TOEFL costs $110;
if you receive free or reduced school lunch, see your counselor
to find out about a fee reduction. For more information on the TOEFL,
visit the Student Services Office or www.toefl.org.
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