SAT/ACT Resources Module - powered by ArborBridge

Practice Test Module FAQ

What is a diagnostic practice test?

Diagnostic practice exams administered by ArborBridge are full-length, official practice exams released by the College Board or ACT. Students take a diagnostic practice exam to estimate how they will perform on the actual test, determine if test preparation is needed, and get an assessment of strengths and weaknesses.

What information is provided on the score report?

A student’s score report provides an accurate baseline score and a detailed analysis of which question types and content areas cause students trouble. It also helps to identify potential issues related to standardized testing (e.g. test fatigue or anxiety). See SAT/ACT Resources Module: New Diagnostic Score Reports. 

How will I get my student’s results?

The ArborBridge Team will provide the diagnostic practice test results and detailed score report to the student, parent, and the counselor who requested the exam. Results are typically available 5 business days from the submission of answer sheets.

Does my student have to enroll in an ArborBridge tutoring program if he takes the diagnostic practice test?

Absolutely not! Diagnostic practice exams and score reports offered by ArborBridge are provided free as a benefit to being a CollegePlannerPro member, with no obligation of program enrollment.

How many diagnostic practice exams may I request for each student?

ArborBridge is happy to offer each student one free diagnostic practice test for each exam. For example, you may request both a practice SAT and a practice ACT for the student.

Will an ArborBridge representative contact my student directly?

Yes. Your student will receive a canned email from the ArborBridge Team. The email will explain how our diagnostic practice tests are set up and proctored. Once we have graded the exam, an ArborBridge Representative will provide the full score report to the student, parent, and the counselor who requested the exam.

Starting the week of May 11, 2020, students who complete an ArborBridge diagnostic exam will also be sent, free of charge, lessons from ArborBridge's proprietary curriculum that are designed to target specific weaknesses identified in the student's diagnostic exam, as well as an offer for a free 30-minute lesson with a tutor. Students/parents may unsubscribe from these emails directly with ArborBridge at any time.

What information is shared with ArborBridge when I request a practice exam for my student?

The ArborBridge Team will be sent a notification after the exam has been requested. The following information will be shared with ArborBridge:

• Student name and email
• Parent/Guardian name and email
• Counselor name and email
• Exam requested

The email will look like this:

Hello {Student},

Your counselor, {Counselor Name}, has recommended that you a take a complimentary {test} diagnostic/practice exam(s) to help identify strengths and areas for improvement as you look to achieve your standardized-test goals.

You can register to take your exam using ArborBridge’s Automated Proctor Tool, which delivers verbal instructions for the test, guiding you through each section. It provides you with the standard prompts and time warnings, exactly like a live proctor would.

The full-length exam and answer sheet packet will be available on your Proctor Tool Student Dashboard after registration. Please plan to print the full test copy and answer sheets before you begin your exam.

If you are not able to print all pages of the exam, you can just print the answer sheets, pulling up the rest of the exam on your computer to refer to as you complete it.

To sign up, simply create a login and schedule your exam here: https://dashboard.arborbridge.com/signup A confirmation email will be sent directly to your inbox.

To schedule an additional type of exam, click on “Add Test” from the testing tab within your Automated Proctor Tool account.

Upon completing your exam, you may upload photos or pdf versions of your answer sheets directly through your student dashboard. Alternatively, you may email the images or scans
to scoring@arborbridge.com.

Once we receive your answer sheets, you can expect to receive your scores within 5 business days. Good luck!

Regards,
The ArborBridge Team
Need help? Email us at exams@arborbridge.com

How is the diagnostic practice exam administered?

The student will connect with our Automated Proctor Tool, which delivers verbal instructions for the test, guiding the student through each section. It provides the standard prompts and time warnings, exactly like a live proctor would.

Is this module visible to students?

No - all features of the SAT/ACT Resources Module are only available on the counselor’s dashboard. These features are only included on your dashboard if you enable the SAT/ACT Resources. You can disable this module at any time.