SAT/ACT/PSAT/Pre-ACT, & AP Testing
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SAT & ACT?
SAT and ACT Test Prep
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Pre-ACT
The Pre-ACT is administered by Piedmont High School during the school day to all 10th graders. The Pre-ACT prepares students for the ACT. Pre-ACT scores can be used to prepare better for the ACT Junior year.
More information can be found here.
ACT
The ACT is a necessary standardized test to be considered for college admission. All 11th graders will take the ACT at Piedmont High School during school hours in the spring of their Junior year. The Pre-ACT is used to prepare students for the ACT.
More information can be found here.
Study materials for students are available for order through Kaplan.
PSAT
The PSAT is a preparatory test for the SAT. All 11th graders will take the PSAT at Piedmont High School during school hours. Scores from the PSAT can be used to better prepare students to take the SAT. Scores are also used to identify eligible students for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
More information can be found here.
SAT
The SAT is a necessary standardized test to be considered for college admissions. Students should take the SAT in the spring of their Junior year, than again in the Fall of their Senior year. Students do not take the SAT at Piedmont High and need to register through CollegeBoard to take the test outside of school hours.
Students should contact the Admissions Counselors for interested Colleges and Universities to decide if the optional essay section of the SAT is necessary.
Registration dates and more information can be found here.
AP Exams
Advanced Placement (AP) exams test students on their knowledge of their AP Level courses. Most colleges and universities will accept college credit for students who score an acceptable number on their AP exam. Please check with your College Admissions Office to learn more about acquiring college credit from an AP Exam. Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to take the AP exam in order to receive full AP credit for the course, in accordance with Union County policy. Students in AP courses who opt not to take the exam will have their final grade reduced by one letter grade (e.g. a 96/A will be changed to 89/B). Additional information about testing will be posted closer to May. For more information on AP, visit the CollegeBoard AP Website.
CLEP Exams
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests allow students to test for mastery of college knowledge and gain college credits from independent studies, on the job training, internships or the military.
Learn more on CollegeBoard's website.