Testing Information
Testing Tips - High School
PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT® or ACT®
Check to see if your college/university/trade school has a specific test they require or prefer, ACT® vs. SAT®.
If you are taking the SAT®, make sure you take all the sections that
are required for the college/university/trade school that you are
considering to attend.
You lose scholarship opportunities without a score. Take the exam again
to raise your score, if necessary. The scholarship committee wants to
see that you have taken the appropriate tests to further your
post-secondary studies.
PSAT/NMSQT®
For sophmores and juniors - Given only twice a year in October. Contact your local high school counselor
office to register, even if you are homeschooled. The test is only
offered at local high schools. Begin asking about the test dates in
August. The site below will assist you in finding a high school near
you.
Free PSAT/NMSQT® practice test sites SAT®
For
sophomores, juniors, and seniors - Given seven times a year, once in
October, November, December, January, March, May, and June of each
year. Register early!
USA student SAT® registration
International student SAT® registration
Test dates and fees/fee waivers (If you financially qualify)
Free SAT® practice test sites
ACT®
For
sophomores, juniors, and seniors - Given six times a year, once in
September, October, December, February, April, and June of each year.
Register early!
USA student ACT® registration
International student ACT® registration
Test dates and fees/fee waivers (If you financially qualify) Free ACT® practice test sites
CLEP®
Tests
that allow students to receive college credit for selected courses,
usually in the general education core. These tests are taken with the
intention of testing out of certain classes.
For high school seniors and college students registration
Free CLEP® practice test site
Military - Testing options for military personnel worldwide
Testing Tips - College
GRE®, MCAT®, LSAT®, GMAT®
For college juniors and seniors - You
lose scholarship opportunities without a score. Take the exam again to
raise your score, if necessary. The scholarship committee wants to see
that you have taken the appropriate tests to further your
post-secondary studies.
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