College Preparatory Testing

COLLEGE PREPARATORY TESTING

PSAT 8/9

-Administered to ALL 9th grade students in the Spring at WLC

The PSAT 8/9 measures the same skills and knowledge in ways that make sense for different grade levels, so it’s easier for students, parents, and educators to monitor student progress.  The tests are designed to:

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Measure the essential ingredients for college and career readiness and success, as shown by research.

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Have a stronger connection to classroom learning.

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Inspire productive practice.

As students advance from grade to grade, the tests will keep pace, matching the scope and difficulty of work found in the classroom.

PSAT 10

-Administered to ALL 10th grade students in the Spring at WLC

The PSAT 10 and the PSAT/NMSQT are the same test, offered at different times of year and have these benefits in common:

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They are both great practice for the SAT because they test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT — in a way that makes sense for your grade level.

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They both provide score reports you can use to personalize your Khan

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Academy® SAT practice

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These score reports also list which AP courses you should check out

PSAT/NMSQT
-Administered  to ALL 11th grade students in October at WLC

National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants each year, and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.

Each October the PSAT is administered to all WLC juniors.  The PSAT/NMSQT has been redesigned to mirror the redesigned SAT®. Participation in the PSAT/NMSQT is an important step in preparing for college.

Students can prepare for this exam by taking the PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test.  Khan Academy®, partnering with College Board released free interactive practice programs to support students to familiarize themselves with the redesigned exam. The customized test preparation offers skill based videos to support the redesigned key changes for students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. When students get their test results, they can connect their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get free personalized SAT study recommendations.

SAT

-Administered to ALL 11^th grade students in the Spring at WLC

-Available to 11th and 12th grade students, please visit  www.collegeboard.org

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.  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.  

The SATs are offered several times a year. Most students take the SAT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year.

By state law, all juniors at WLC High School are required to take the reading, writing and mathematics portions of the SAT at WLC during the school day in March or April with a make-up day in April. The results of these SATs are used to evaluate WLC School District, and in most cases can be used by the student in the college application process.

ACT

- Available to 11th and 12th grade students, please visit www.actstudent.org    

The ACT is accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the United States.

The ACT multiple-choice tests are based on what you're learning.
The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test. The test questions on the ACT are directly related to what you have learned in your high school courses in English, mathematics, reading, and science. Every day you attend class you are preparing for the ACT. The harder you work in school, the more prepared you will be for the test.

There are many ways to prepare for the ACT.
Taking challenging courses in high school is the best way to prepare, but ACT also offers a number of test preparation options including free online practice tests, testing tips for each subject area tested, and the free student booklet Preparing for the ACT. This booklet includes complete practice tests (with a sample writing prompt and example essays). ACT Online Prep™, the only online test preparation program developed by ACT, is another tool to help you be ready for test day.

Your ACT score is based only on what you know.
The ACT is the only national college admission test based on the number of correct answers—you are not penalized for guessing.

Optional Writing Test.
Because not all colleges require a writing test for admission, ACT offers you the choice of whether or not you want to spend the extra time and money taking the writing test. Writing is an important skill for college and work, but schools use different methods to measure your writing skills.

ACCUPLACER TEST

ACCUPLACER is an integrated system of computer-adaptive assessments designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. For over 30 years, ACCUPLACER has been used successfully to assess student preparedness for introductory credit-bearing college courses. ACCUPLACER delivers immediate and precise results, offering both placement and diagnostic tests, to support intervention and help answer the challenges of accurate placement and remediation.

Educators, counselors, and testing directors rely on ACCUPLACER’s quality and validity as they advise and support students in their academic and career journeys. Over 8.5 million ACCUPLACER tests are administered each year in more than 2,000 secondary and postsecondary institutions. ACCUPLACER connects over 2.5 million students to college and career opportunities.

If you are interested in ACCUPLACER and need to create an ACCUPLACER account, complete a new institution registration form at accuplacer.org.

ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM

All grade 10 student take ASVAB the ASVAB CEP is a complete career planning program. Students take the ASVAB at no cost and no commitment to military service. The ASVAB CEP also provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian. 

ASVAB CEP test results are sent to schools so participants can explore career options with counselors. The scores report how the student performed on each subtest area, and how their scores compare with others who took the test. Participants receive three composite scores in verbal, math and science/technical skills used for career exploration, and the AFQT score is also reported.

Good to Know: ASVAB CEP participants who want to enlist in the Military can access their AFQT at asvabprogram.com. They can also access their Service-specific line scores at careersinthemilitary.com.