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SAT/ACT Testing
The ACT® test is a curriculum- and standards-based educational and career planning tool that assesses students' academic readiness for college.
The ACT motivates students to perform to their best ability and often results in increased college enrollment, especially for underrepresented students.
Test scores reflect what students have learned throughout high school and provide colleges and universities with excellent information for recruiting, advising, placement, and retention.
To support college and career planning, the ACT career exploration component helps students identify personally relevant career options.
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.
Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you — the place where you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. But SAT scores are just one of many factors that colleges consider when making their admission decisions. High school grades are also very important. In fact, the combination of high school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in college.
PSAT & PSAT/NMSQT FAQ's:
Students in 9th - 11th grade will be taking the PSAT 8/9 or the PSAT/NSMQT in October.
Score reports are typically available in your student's College Board Account mid December.
To access scores, students will need to create a College Board account if they have not already done so.
Directions for creating an account can be found here. If students already have an account, please do not create another one.
For more information about PSAT scores, such as the score structure, what the score report includes, and how to understand the scores, please click here.
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
How to Link Your College Board and Khan Academy Accounts