It's never too early to prepare for college, especially when it comes to the SAT®  and ACT® college entrance exams.

Although test scores are not the only thing colleges look at, they are part of the process and determine eligibility for academic scholarships. 

As you begin studying for the tests, utilize this page as a resource guide.  

SAT®   is a trademark registered / owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this site.

The ACT®  assessment covers four multiple choice tests and an optional writing test:

• English
• Math,
• Reading
• Science

Students receive a Composite score, as well as each subject test score, in a range from 1 (low) to 36 (high). The Composite score is the average of the four subject test scores.

  As you begin to study, check out these resources:

• Helpful tips for taking the ACT®
• Practice for FREE with Kaplan Resources
• Practice with PrepSTEP EBSCO LearningExpress -Log in with your student Single Sign On and access "Library Resources"

Register for the ACT®  www.act.org

Check out the available 2022-23 testing dates below.  

The SAT® assessment consists of three tests:

• Reading
• Writing and Language
• Math

SAT®  scores range from 400 to 1600

As you begin studying, check out these resources:

• Helpful tips for taking the SAT®. 
• Practice for Free with Khan Academy
• View Get Schooled resources for advice and resources in preparing for the SAT®  assessment.

Register for the SAT®  www.collegeboard.org

Check out the available 2022-23 testing dates below. 

PSAT/NMSQT®  for 11th Grade and PSAT™10 for 10th Grade

PSAT™10 and PSAT/NMSQT®  give insight into a student's progress towards college and career readiness and success. PSAT™10 and PSAT/NMSQT® are excellent ways for students to preview and practice for the SAT®.

In addition to preparation for the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT® :

• Allows students access to free personalized SAT® studies
• Connects students to AP® courses, scholarships and colleges
• Serves as the official route of entry to the National Merit® Scholarship Program

PSAT™8/9 

PSAT™8/9 is for 8th and 9th graders. It is the first test in the SAT® Suite of Assessments. It aligns with SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™10 and establishes a baseline for college and career readiness as students enter high school. 

For more information, please refer to College Board's website.

PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

TSIA2 testing is needed if a student has not yet shown college readiness in Reading/ Writing and Math through other means, such as SAT/ ACT or dual credit coursework completion.  If you are in need of TSIA2 testing, please reach out to your high school counselor to determine if testing will occur on your high school campus prior to graduation.  Otherwise, you must reach out to your anticipated college/ university and follow the procedures that they have in place to TSIA2 test.

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