Testing

Testing

Please refer to the right side tabs to see infomation about specific tests.
 
 
Testing Calender

SAT

What is the SAT?
 
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.
 
Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you — the place where you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. But SAT scores are just one of many factors that colleges consider when making their admission decisions. High school grades are also very important. In fact, the combination of high school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in college.
 
 
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ACT

What is the ACT?
 
The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Writing (Optional: Only included in ACT Plus Writing 30-minute writing test)
 
 
  1. ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.
  2. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).
  3. The ACT is administered on six test dates within the United States, U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada—September, October, December, February, April, and June. In other locations, the ACT is administered on all of the above dates except September, and the ACT Plus Writing is not available on the February test date.
  4. The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices, if you list valid codes when you register.
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Advanced Placement (AP)

What It Take to Take AP
 
You might think that AP classes are tough, and you might be right. But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t up to the task. Curiosity, creativity and commitment are key ingredients for success in AP courses. You don't need to be top of your class to be an AP student, but you'll want to be prepared for the AP course you choose. If you are willing to work hard, you'll find that the qualities you use in other parts of your life can help achieve your goals. AP brings the college experience to your high school with the opportunity to earn college credits at thousands of universities. More students are ready for AP than you’d think. Roll up your sleeves and find out what AP can do for you.
 
Before registering for AP coursework, students should decide if they are prepared for the rigors of college level courses and their level of willingness and ability to meet the programs academic challenges.
  • Challenge yourself
  • Prepare for college work
  • Improve your chances of getting into a competitive college
  • Get good value for your money
  • Get a head start
  • Finish college earlier
  • A rich and rewarding experience
 

Contact

Ms. Jennifer Romero
CAP Advisor / Test Chair
 
Phone: 305-257-4500 ext. 2114

Dual Enrollment (DE)

What is Dual Enrollment?
 
 
It is a program that allows eligible high school students currently attending accredited Miami Dade County public or private high schools, or home school to simultaneously enroll in a college course. The credits that students earn must be used toward both a high school graduation and are acceptable toward a college Associate or Baccalaureate degree, or Technical Certificate.
 
What are some of the benefits of Dual Enrollment?
  • Enriches the course opportunities for outstanding high school students
  • Shortens the time to attain a college degree
  • Saves students and parents money, as dual enrollment students are exempt from paying application, registration, tuition, laboratory, and special fees if the class(es) taken are being used toward high school graduation
  • Provides students with college credit that is transferable to a college or university
  • Grades earned through dual enrollment will become part of the students' permanent high school and college transcripts
Who is eligible for the Dual Enrollment program at Miami Dade?
 
 
Students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade that are enrolled in Miami Dade County public, private, home or Charter Schools are eligible to participate in the MDC Dual Enrollment programs.
 
 
Students must have:
 
 
  • A minimum 3.0 high school unweighted grade point average (GPA)
 
 
  • Passed the appropriate sections of the College's Basic Skills Assessment Tests (PERT or CPT), or submitted adequate SAT/ACT scores, or submitted adequate FCAT scores.
 
 
  • Permission from the parent/guardian, high school principal and counselor
 
 
  • Met with the College Dual Enrollment Coordinator at the Campus he/she plans to attend
 
 
  • An understanding that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses will be greater than in high school courses
 
NOTE: Students participating in dual enrollment must earn a grade of "C" or higher in their college-level courses to continue participation. Students whose College GPA falls below 2.0 are ineligible to continue dual enrollment.
 
 
What is the Dual Enrollment application process?
 
 
 
  • Students must submit a regular Miami Dade College Admission Application together with a Dual Enrollment approval form, which must include signatures of the student, parents/guardian, counselor, and high school principal, as well as bear the official high school seal
  • Both forms should be submitted to the Campus or dual enrollment coordinator where the high school student plans to attend, at least 30 days in advance of the requested term of enrollment
  • Complete placement testing requirements (bring 2 pieces of ID)
  • A new dual enrollment form must be submitted for each term enrolled
  • To enroll in the dual enrollment program, an eligible home school student must provide proof of enrollment in a home education program that has been filed with the M-DCPS Homeschool office. Also, they should submit a high school academic plan that clearly delineates courses they have taken through home school, and courses to be taken at MDC and through home school.
 
To view list of eligible courses for MDC click attachment below.
 

FSA

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The practice tests contain sample items for specific grade-level/subject tests. 

https://fsassessments.org/students-and-families/practice-tests/index.stml