Guidance Information
STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
International Gateway Academy gives the Stanford Achievement Test to grades 3, 5 and 8. This standardized test is administered in April of each year, with results coming out in May or early June. IGA uses the test to evaluate its curriculum and general progress of students.
IGCSE TESTS
In grades 9 and 10, students follow Cambridge International Education (CIE) curriculum leading to IGCSE tests administered in May and June. IGA is an official CIE testing center. IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) tests are given--or will be given in 2009-2010--in First Language English, English Literature, Co-ordinated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, and World History. Students may also take exams in Art, Mandarin chinese, and Korean. Under OCR testing, students may also sit for Turkish exams. For more information go to:
SUMMER READING
Thinking of taking AP English Literature (11/12) next year? You'll need to read six books from the 101 Books List before the first day of school. Click this link to see the list: 101 Books to Read
COLLEGE BOARD TESTS
College Board -- This is the website for helpful information on the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, CLEP, and AP exams. To find out the test dates and to sign up on-line for the SAT and SAT Subject tests, go to: College Board Note: You sign up for the PSAT and AP exams with Mrs. Sanderlin. Check the bulletin board on the fourth floor for test dates and other information.
On-line SAT practice -- The Language of Literature (our textbook series) site: classzone.com
Action plans. It is not too early (or too late) to think about your plans for attending university. The College Board has helpful lists of what you should do to prepare:
For more information about Advanced Placement (AP) examinations in grades 11 or 12, talk to Mrs. Sanderlin. Currently we offer--or will offer in 2009-2010--courses leading to the AP exams in English Language and Composition, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Comparative Governments and Politics, and Calculus AB. Tests are given at Robert College, but you must pay and sign up with Mrs. Sanderlin. For more information on line, go to: AP page at the College Board website.
Note: If you are a non-American and want to know if AP Exam results can be used in your country, go to: AP International recognition page
You can also search for information about financial aid and universities and colleges on the College Board site: College Search
ACT TEST
Another test that many American universities use for admissions is the ACT. The ACT is administered at MEF in Istanbul. For more information, go to: ACT Testing
TOEFL TEST
Most universities in the US and Canada require non-native English speakers to prove English proficiency. One of the ways is to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The test is given in several locations in Turkey. For more information about the test, test locations, and dates, go to: TOEFL
