College Entrance Exams Required for All
Graduating Students Entering College
We are approved member high school by the College Board Academy. Students are able to take their college entrance exams (PSAT/NMSQT® and ACT, SAT) when applying for college.
Our College Board Code is 444467.
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT)/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) for sophomores and juniors was held in October. The PSAT/NMSQT is given once a year and serves primarily as a preparation or precursor to taking the SATs. In addition to PSAT prep, this exam also serves as the NMSQT for juniors. To find our more about the PSAT and NMSQT Click Here.
4- Year Universities Require
The ACT or SAT
What is the difference between the ACT and SAT?
The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.
The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
The SAT has only 3 components: Critical Reasoning, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test.
Click Here for ACT Test Information and Registration
Click Here for SAT Test Information and Registration
FOR ALL JUNIORS THAT ARE TRADITIONAL STUDENTS
To qualify for college scholarships all juniors will need to take the PSAT/NMSQT
at a local high school in your area. The tests cost $15. The local school may waive the fee, since you are a taxpayer in the school district.
Practice exams:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
2018-19 Test Dates
Students will take the PSAT/NMSQT at school on one of these two dates:
Students don’t register for the PSAT/NMSQT through College Board. Schools and districts choose whether and when to offer it.
To find out more about the PSAT/NMSQT at your school, contact your principal or counselor.
PSAT/NMSQT testing is available on these dates:
- Primary test day: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
- Saturday test day: October 15, 2022
- Alternate test day: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Search for the school closest to your home: Contact the school counselor to register at the school to take the exam.
https://ordering.collegeboard.org/testordering/publicSearch
Here’s the link for the PSAT though college board to learn more and to get study materials.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
FOR ALL STUDENTS TAKING AP COURSES
You can earn college credit for your AP classes see how to lower the amount of tuition you will pay. See the link below:
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap
Rewards for the AP
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/the-rewards
Here’s the information on taking the exams.
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam
Preparation for the exams:
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/preparing-for-exams