PSAT/NMSQT, SAT & ACT
PSAT/NMSQT:
- The PSAT/NMSQT is a practice exam that allows students to measure their skills in critical reading, mathematics problem-solving and writing skills which acts as a measure for knowledge of skills needed for college. After taking the PSAT, students receive suggestions for improvement.
- We recommend that students take the PSAT during their Junior year in preparation for the SAT.
- Students can sign up for the PSAT with your School Counselor in September. School Counselors will meet with all juniors and explain what the PSAT is and how it can be used.
- The 2020 test date is Wednesday October 14th. The cost of the exam is $17 per student.
- Students can find practice exams at http://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
- Students will receive scores in December and School Counselors will help students interpret their results. Students will then receive a "My College QuickStart" account where they can practice for the SAT and explore colleges and majors. collegeboard.org/quickstart
SAT
- The SAT Reasoning Test (Formerly SAT I: Reasoning Test), better known as the SAT, is a three hour test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills students have developed over time and skills they need to be successful academically. It is standardized across all students, schools, and states, providing a common and objective scale for comparison. High school grades are a very useful indicator of how students perform in college, yet there is great variation in grading standards and course rigor within and across high schools. The SAT consists of seven sections, each timed separately. The first give 30-minute sections can appear in any order, as can the two 15-minute sections.
- Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.
- For more information visit www.collegeboard.org.
- Subject Tests (formerly SATII: Subject Tests) are designed to measure students' knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as their ability to apply that knowledge. Students take the Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, History, Mathematics, Science and Language. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction. The test's content evolves to reflect current trends in high school curricula, but the types of questions change little from year to year. Many colleges use the Subject Tests for admission, for course placement and to advise students about course selection. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take. Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas: English, History and Social Studies, Math level 1/Math Level 2, Science and Languages.
- For more information visit collegeboard.org.
ACT
- The ACT Assessment is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning.
- For more information visit www.act.org