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Testing

Here you'll find information on all the various tests that you may need to take to graduate high school, or to get into college: HSAs, SATs, etc. Plus, links to tips, tricks, and other handy study guides to help you earn the best score you can.

For more information on testing, stop by the Student Services Center.

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January HSA Administration

The January administration of the HSA will take place the week of January 9, 2012 as follows:

• Monday, January 9 - English
• Tuesday, January 10 - Biology
• Wednesday, January 11 - Algebra

To learn more about the HSAs view the informative video at http://hsaexam.org. Click on the video icon and learn everything you need to know about the HSAs.

HSA Orientation for Parents

Take a look at the Top 10 Things parents need to know about the High School Assessment tests.

Click here to view and/or download the slideshow.

Practice Taking the HSA
Practice tests in all assessed areas. Broken down by test section for each subject area. For example: English is broken down into Writing, and Reading & Literature.

http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/index_d.html

Biology Assessment
View the assessment, take a mini-version of the test, and practice scoring BCRs. Also includes an answer key; goals, expectations, and indicators assessed; rubric; and more information about the Biology Assessment.

http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/look_like/biology/intro.html

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The PSATs were given to all 10th and 11th grade students on October 12, 2011. The results of this test will qualify 11th grade students for the National Merit Scholarship.

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Register now for our upcoming SAT-PSAT PREP COURSE

Most sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT this fall. Juniors and seniors will take the SAT this school year. This course helps students prepare for these important examinations.

Dates: April 24, 26, & May 1, 3, 2012 (7:00 - 9:15pm)
Location: Oakland Mills HS

To get the complete course students should attend ALL DATES. If students have a conflict with any or all of these dates, they may attend at another location. (*Note: OMHS Senior Information Night / Family Dinner Night is on Sept. 20. Students who attend those events may make up the missed class at any other location, no extra charge. Please see the Mixing Locations / Make-up section of the web site for the schedule and procedure: MarthaGagnon.com).

Please register early, as space is very limited. Results have been EXCELLENT! Parents: This is a REAL OPPORTUNITY you don't want your son or daughter to miss. This course supplements our curriculum and will focus on improving test-taking skills, tips for answering each type of question, a math review, vocabulary development, essay writing, and building confidence.

FEE: $225 (includes tuition, materials & $25 non-refundable registration fee.) The course is open to students from any high school. A portion of the fee benefits the PTSA.

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Martha Gagnon and / or her instructional team. Dr. Gagnon has been offering this course for more than a decade. Dr. Gagnon is the former Dean of Admissions at Western Maryland College (McDaniel College). She was Director of Admissions at Loyola College. She held the position of Staff Consultant to the College Board (makers of the SAT and PSAT) for 18 years. Currently she maintains a private practice in Howard Co, specializing in test preparation and college placement.

TO REGISTER: Please see the web site: MarthaGagnon.com

Questions? E-mail: MartGagnon@aol.com or call 410.442.1600

Please be sure to sign up for either the SAT or the ACT as soon as possible.

You may sign up for the SAT's by going to www.collegeboard.com.

If you would like to take the ACT's in place of/or in addition to the SAT, the important dates are:

You may sign up for the ACT's at www.actstudent.org.

We encourage all Juniors to take one of these tests by the end of June. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Dear Parents or Guardians of College Bound Students;

In an attempt to give our students some exposure to both national college admission examinations an ACT mock test will be administered. The ACT mock test is designed to give the students who plan on taking the May or June official ACT some exposure to the test. It also will give the students who have no knowledge of the ACT a glimpse of what the test has to offer. The test is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at Wilde Lake High School. The fee for the mock test will be $10 (cash). Please return registration form and pay the testing fee to Mr. Rose in room 238 by Wednesday, February 15, 2011. Students who are registering outside of Wilde Lake should email me the registration form below to reserve a spot and report by 7:30 am the day of the test to pay the fee. There will be no refunds for those students who miss the test. The test is open to the first 100 students who register.

Wilde Lake High School in conjunction with Studyworks (SAT/ACT PREP source) has established the ACT mock test in an effort to prepare students for the ACT. The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests and a 30-minute Writing Test. ACT results are accepted by virtually all U.S. Colleges and Universities. According to ACT, Inc the ACT is required by more four-year colleges then any other admission examination.

The ACT mock test will allow students the opportunity to see their strengths and weaknesses. Each student will receive a written break down of their score for each section. We recommend that students who are interested in taking the ACT or who would like to see the difference in test questions participate in the ACT mock test. Each student will be provided a score sheet and a written analysis on a date to be determined. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me (Mr. Eugene Rose) by email: erose@hcpss.org.

On the day of the test, students who are pre-registered should report to Main Street (Front lobby Wilde Lake High) by 7:45a.m.; students who are not registered should report by 7:30 a.m. All students should bring two #2 pencils, a calculator, and a snack. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Rose by email: erose@hcpss.org.

Scores will be available the week of April 16th for pick up or I will interoffice them to your home school for delivery.

Thank You
Eugene Rose

ACT Mock Test Registration Form

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Want to practice your SAT test-taking skills? Looking for sample SAT questions? Head over to the CollegeBoard website and check out their SAT Question of the Day.

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