Monday, March 4, 2013

SAT's

Tori took her SAT's as part of a county initiative to determine where students in the top 10% of middle school FCAT scores fall in comparison to college bound seniors. The SATs have changed since I, and probably most of you, have taken them to include a writing, multiple choice and essay score....

Below is a graph I found online on the means for Florida college students....those that GOT IN.


Florida SAT Scores (mid 50%)
(Learn what these numbers mean)

Reading Math Writing

25% 75% 25% 75% 25% 75%
Central Florida 530 630 560 650 510 610
Florida A&M Florida A&M has Open Admissions
Florida Atlantic 490 570 490 580 480 560
Florida Gulf Coast 470 550 470 550 450 540
Florida International 490 580 490 580 490 570
Florida State 550 650 560 640 - -
New College of Florida 630 740 570 680 600 680
North Florida 530 620 530 620 500 590
South Florida 520 620 540 630 500 600
University of Florida 570 670 590 690 - -
West Florida 470 580 470 570 460 550


Tori's scores (AT 12!!)
Reading: 480
Math: 500
Writing: 480

As for the essay - well the top score is a 6.0, for those of you familiar with FCAT/Florida Writes, much the same rubric.

She got a 5!

From the College Board website:

Score of 5

An essay in this category demonstrates reasonably consistent mastery, although it will have occasional errors or lapses in quality. A typical essay:
  • Effectively develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates strong critical thinking, generally using appropriate examples, reasons, and other evidence to support its position
  • Is well organized and focused, demonstrating coherence and progression of ideas
  • Exhibits facility in the use of language, using appropriate vocabulary
  • Demonstrates variety in sentence structure
  • Is generally free of most errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics 
So proud of her and all she has accomplished already!!! 

2 comments:

Jenni said...

WOW, Tori!! She never fails to impress me.

Angelle said...

I did this program back when i was in middle school. Tori is doing awesome and she will be able to get into the school of her choice. She rocks! (And yes, I am still reading.)