Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 4919 For more information, visit GAfutures.org Gear Up for the Tests The majority of colleges and other postsecondary options require some form of standardized testing for admissions. Two of the most popular are the ACT and SAT but there are others to consider depending on your plans after high school. You can start taking preliminary forms of these tests in the 10th grade such as the PSAT/NMSQT or ACT. Here is a guide to help you determine what test you should take to meet your goals. PSAT SAT ACT ACCUPLACER and ASSET ASVAB Test What Is It? Where Can I Practice Tests? TEST PrepResources Be aware, there are many private companies that charge for standardized testing assistance. GAfutures provides links to tips and sample questions from FREE services like College Board and Khan Academy for the ACCUPLACER, SAT , ACT and the ASVAB. Take this practice SAT your sopho- more and junior years to get ready for the real thing and possibly quali- fy for a National Merit Scholarship. There are numerous websites to help you prepare for the PSAT, including sample questions on collegeboard.org. College admissions use the SAT to determine a student’s college- readiness by measuring your ability in three major subjects: math, reading and writing. There are numerous websites avail- able to help you prepare for the SAT, including sample questions on collegeboard.org. College admissions use the ACT to determine a student’s college- readiness by measuring what you’ve learned in four areas: English, math, reading and science. ACT provides sample questions from each test section for you to complete online with immediate responses to help you prepare for the test. Visit act.org and get ready. Assessment tests used primarily by technical and two-year colleges to place students in postsecondary courses and/or programs of study. Links to practice and sample questions for both tests are available on GAfutures.org. The Armed Services Vocational Ap- titude Battery (ASVAB) assesses which military jobs fit your skill set. Sample questions are provided by the U.S. Department of Defense on TodaysMilitary.com.