Strawberry Crest High School
All About Tests
PSAT
Find out information about the PSAT here.
PSAT Parent Tutorial
Information for 9th and 10th Grade Students
Understanding your PSAT Score
Video: Your Next Step
SAT & ACT
Register for the SAT Here and see testing locations here.
Register for the ACT Here and see testing locations here.
Test dates are listed below and test sites are located on the websites above and in the Senior Handbook.
Comparison of the SAT and ACT
2012 SAT Changes 2012 ACT Changes
October 17: PSAT
October 8: FCAT Retakes begin
November 28: End Of Course Makeups begin (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology)
January 15-18: Semester Exams
February 26: FCAT Writes (10th grade only)
April 8: FCAT Retakes
April 15-26: FCAT Reading, Math, & Science
April 2-5: Stanford 10 Abbreviated Battery (9th and 10th only)
April 22: End of Course exams begin
May 6-17: AP Exams
June 10-14: Final Semester Exams
October 8: FCAT Retakes begin
November 28: End Of Course Makeups begin (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology)
January 15-18: Semester Exams
February 26: FCAT Writes (10th grade only)
April 8: FCAT Retakes
April 15-26: FCAT Reading, Math, & Science
April 2-5: Stanford 10 Abbreviated Battery (9th and 10th only)
April 22: End of Course exams begin
May 6-17: AP Exams
June 10-14: Final Semester Exams
Guidance Department
Have questions about the PSAT, SAT and ACT? Want to know the differences are and what a good score is? View this handy Slideshow.
2012-2013 Testing Schedule:
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SAT & ACT Test Help
There are many resources available for you to help you prepare for the SAT and ACT including several FREE opportunities through the district:
For the SAT:
1. Each Fall, various high schools in Hillsborough County offer free clinics that run for four or five consecutive Saturdays from about 9AM to 1PM. See your conuselor to sign up.
2. Also, there are free online resources to help you prepare for the SAT. See Mr. Delgado in the Success Lab and he can help you get signed up. The rest can be completed at home on your own time at your own pace.
3. You can also visit College Board's website for daily study tips, and links to study guides you can purchase.
4. There are private tutoring options available through outside companies. See your counselor for more details.
For the ACT
1. Visit www.act.org for more information and study tips.
2. Study guides are also available in most major bookstores.
3.Prep classes for the ACT are coming soon. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
There are many resources available for you to help you prepare for the SAT and ACT including several FREE opportunities through the district:
For the SAT:
1. Each Fall, various high schools in Hillsborough County offer free clinics that run for four or five consecutive Saturdays from about 9AM to 1PM. See your conuselor to sign up.
2. Also, there are free online resources to help you prepare for the SAT. See Mr. Delgado in the Success Lab and he can help you get signed up. The rest can be completed at home on your own time at your own pace.
3. You can also visit College Board's website for daily study tips, and links to study guides you can purchase.
4. There are private tutoring options available through outside companies. See your counselor for more details.
For the ACT
1. Visit www.act.org for more information and study tips.
2. Study guides are also available in most major bookstores.
3.Prep classes for the ACT are coming soon. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
For even more information and handy tips, check out this College Prep Timeline: Click Here.
What you need to know to get ready for college (and what you'll find on this page):
1. Know what to expect.
2. Keep your GPA in check! Make sure you're meeting your graduation requirements.
3. Get ready for college readiness tests, such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT or PERT.
4. Figure out how you will pay for college, including financial aid and/or scholarships. Be prepared! Many scholarships want to see that you are involved in extracurricular activities and community service. Be sure to keep records!
5. Decide on what you want to study.
6. Research which schools are right for you, including technical schools and community colleges too! Be sure to pay attention to DEADLINES and all other requirements!
7. Get info on next steps.
1. Know what to expect.
2. Keep your GPA in check! Make sure you're meeting your graduation requirements.
3. Get ready for college readiness tests, such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT or PERT.
4. Figure out how you will pay for college, including financial aid and/or scholarships. Be prepared! Many scholarships want to see that you are involved in extracurricular activities and community service. Be sure to keep records!
5. Decide on what you want to study.
6. Research which schools are right for you, including technical schools and community colleges too! Be sure to pay attention to DEADLINES and all other requirements!
7. Get info on next steps.
Keeping your GPA in Check
Would you like to know how GPA is calculated? Check out this handy form. You can also find an explanation of what all those different GPAs on your report card mean here.
Are you struggling in a class? Be sure to stay after school for FREE tutoring! Check out this year's ELP Schedule.
A note about Dual Enrollment and AP Classes....
These are great options for highly motivated students to earn college credits for free while still in high school, as well as boost their GPA. However, these courses are not for everyone! Be sure to discuss these options carefully before signing up.
To sign up for Dual Enrollment, please visit the Dual Enrollment page of HCC's website and be sure to check out the handbook for all the forms. Then, search for classes here and search for dates and times here. All courses must be approved by a counselor first, but it is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to find and select courses, fill out and submit all paperwork, and keep track of all deadlines! Paperwork is available from your counselor.
Deadline for paperwork for Summer Dual Enrollment: March 30
Are you struggling in a class? Be sure to stay after school for FREE tutoring! Check out this year's ELP Schedule.
A note about Dual Enrollment and AP Classes....
These are great options for highly motivated students to earn college credits for free while still in high school, as well as boost their GPA. However, these courses are not for everyone! Be sure to discuss these options carefully before signing up.
To sign up for Dual Enrollment, please visit the Dual Enrollment page of HCC's website and be sure to check out the handbook for all the forms. Then, search for classes here and search for dates and times here. All courses must be approved by a counselor first, but it is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to find and select courses, fill out and submit all paperwork, and keep track of all deadlines! Paperwork is available from your counselor.
Deadline for paperwork for Summer Dual Enrollment: March 30
PERT (formerly the CPT)
To sign up, and for more information, see HCC's Website.
Need to take the PERT? Check out a sample study guide here. More are available for purchase for $3 each at HCC Bookstores.
Get information on taking the PERT here.
Undecided About What To Study?
If you're lacking ideas on where to even start thinking about what you want to major in, check out these fun quizzes to help get some ideas on the table. Both of these quizzes are free and can be scored online for you.
Here is an interest inventory to help determine where your interests lie. Once you have your results, be sure to check out some possible careers that match your code.
Knowing what you like is important, but knowing what you're good at can be even more crucial.
Here is a link to a test of multiple intelligences. (NOT an intelligence or IQ test!) This test simply shows where your natural strengths and weaknesses are.
Also, check out this great website for more information about specific college majors, how those majors translate into jobs, what schools offer that major, and how successful students are from those schools:
Smart College Choices
Here is an interest inventory to help determine where your interests lie. Once you have your results, be sure to check out some possible careers that match your code.
Knowing what you like is important, but knowing what you're good at can be even more crucial.
Here is a link to a test of multiple intelligences. (NOT an intelligence or IQ test!) This test simply shows where your natural strengths and weaknesses are.
Also, check out this great website for more information about specific college majors, how those majors translate into jobs, what schools offer that major, and how successful students are from those schools:
Smart College Choices
What if College isn't for me?
College Links
Public Universities and Colleges
The State University System of Florida
Hillsborough Community College
The State University System of Florida
Hillsborough Community College
Technical Schools and Centers through Hi-TEC
Aparicio-Levy
Brewster
Erwin
Learey
Tampa Bay Tech
Aparicio-Levy
Brewster
Erwin
Learey
Tampa Bay Tech
See your counselor or Ms. Meade for information and resources bout:
Taking the ASVAB
Joining the Military
Writing a Resume
Article: You're Never Too Young To Have A Resume
Attending a Job Fair
Taking the ASVAB
Joining the Military
Writing a Resume
Article: You're Never Too Young To Have A Resume
Attending a Job Fair
A Note about college visits: College visits are not excused absences. Students do not receive school business for visiting colleges. Instead, students are encouraged to visit colleges on the weekends, or other days where there is no school. In addition, many college websites have wonderful virtual tours available online.
Having trouble registering online? SAT Help Line: 1-866-756-7346 / ACT Help Line: 319-337-1270
Not sure where you want to go to college? Check out these great sites to help you search for colleges based on what majors they offer, and other specialty categories including size, religious affiliation or even cost:
CollegeStats.org
USA News University Directory
CollegeStats.org
USA News University Directory
Letters of recommendation: It is advised that students give 2 weeks notice when asking for a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher. When asking for letters, it is in your best interest to provide as much information to your letter writer as possible, including where you're applying and some basic information about yourself your letter writer may not know. See your counselor for more information.
IB Students: please visit the IB Website for Mrs. Smith's Résumé Builder.
Need a copy of your transcripts? Get a transcript request form from your counselor or from Mrs. Jordan in the guidance lobby. Once complete, return it to the registrar, Mrs. Garrision, who is also located in the Guidance hallway. Official Transcripts take 2 to 3 days, and cost $2 unless it's for a scholarship. PLEASE NOTE: Counselors are not permitted to send transcripts electronically under any circumstances, except through Common App. If you apply with any other application, you will need to mail in a hard copy on your own.
When filling out college applications, if you need data about the school, check out the school profile.
IB Students: please visit the IB Website for Mrs. Smith's Résumé Builder.
Need a copy of your transcripts? Get a transcript request form from your counselor or from Mrs. Jordan in the guidance lobby. Once complete, return it to the registrar, Mrs. Garrision, who is also located in the Guidance hallway. Official Transcripts take 2 to 3 days, and cost $2 unless it's for a scholarship. PLEASE NOTE: Counselors are not permitted to send transcripts electronically under any circumstances, except through Common App. If you apply with any other application, you will need to mail in a hard copy on your own.
When filling out college applications, if you need data about the school, check out the school profile.
Important Info: