Testing
Tests sponsored by out-of-state agencies:
Hanover High School College Entrance Exam Code (necessary for registration): 300250
College Admissions Testing Information
As part of their admission procedures many colleges require that an applicant submit scores from either the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)-SAT I or SAT II- or ACT Assessment. The tests most often associated with college admission are listed below.
SAT I College Board Reasoning Test
SAT II College Board Achievement Test
AP College Board Advanced Placement Tests
PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (Also National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
ACT American College Testing Program
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Option
AP exams are accepted by some colleges for credit or to exempt a student from introductory courses. They are given in May, and students must register through the Counseling Offie by the AP registration deadline, which is available on The College Board's website.
College Admissions Testing Information
As part of their admission procedures many colleges require that an applicant submit scores from either the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)-SAT I or SAT II- or ACT Assessment. The tests most often associated with college admission are listed below.
PSAT (Preliminary SAT)
The PSAT is a two-hour test of scholastic aptitude, usually given on a Wednesday in early October that measures verbal and mathematical abilities. The test is designed (a) to provide students with test-taking experience in preparation for later admissions testing and (b) to serve as an initial qualifying measurement as part of the National Merit Scholarship competition. Students who wish to enter this competition must take the PSAT exam during their 11th grade year.
SAT I (Reasoning Test)
The SAT is a four-hour test of scholastic aptitude that measures writing, verbal, and mathematical abilities. It is similar to the PSATs and contains an option essay section. It is given on different Saturday morning test dates throughout the academic year. Pre-registration is required at least five weeks prior to the test date. One online at www.collegeboard.org. Hanover High School College Entrance Exam Code (necessary for registration) 300250.
SAT II (Subject Tests)
SAT IIs are one-hour tests in specific subject areas, and are required by some colleges for admission. They are given on the select dates that coincide with many, but not all, of the SAT I testing dates. Pre-registration is required at least five weeks prior to the test date. One can pre-register online at www.collegeboard.org. Students may take only the SAT I or SAT II subject test(s) on a given date and should plan their admission testing with this in mind.
ACT Assessment
The ACT is a battery of short achievement tests given during a 3 ½-hour testing period. It is given on six different Saturday mornings throughout the year on dates that do not conflict with the SAT I and SAT II tests. Pre-registration is required at least a month in advance of the test date. Students can preregister online at www.act.org.
Testing Suggestions:
Suggested guidelines for juniors planning to apply for college admission:
Juniors are advised to take the PSAT exam in the fall of their junior year as this test provides excellent practice for later tests.
Most juniors feel that this experience helps them know what to expect when taking the SAT.
Sophomores and Juniors taking the SAT II generally do so on the May or June test date.
Students planning to apply to colleges for early decision or early admission should take the SAT in April or May of their junior year and the SAT II, if applicable, in June of that year.
Suggested guidelines for seniors planning to apply for college admission:
Seniors and others planning on a June graduation should complete college admission testing by the end of December. This means taking the SAT and/or in either August, October, November or December.
Students planning to apply to colleges requiring ACT exams take them in June of 11th grade or September or October of 12th grade.