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All students at WF West had the unique opportunity to either take the PSAT during their freshman & sophomore years. This is an important step towards career and college readiness.
Your path after high school could include a four-year college, a two-year college, a CTE (technical college), military, or entering the workforce. No matter what path, it will likely require at least one entrance exam.
The SAT and ACT are the main entrance exams for four-year colleges.
The PSAT is the practice test for the SAT. Students will begin to register for and take other postsecondary exams junior year, depending on which postsecondary path they choose, juniors may take other postsecondary exams as well. You can learn more about each of these exams and the registration processes at the following sites:
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of change for the college process and in particular to the requirement for SAT/ACT test scores. Many colleges have moved to a test-optional policy. However, each college is different. You MUST check with the specific college.
Student athletes may have the SAT/ACT for NCAA or NAIA eligibility waived. See Eligibility Center for additional details.
Two-year colleges:
ACCUPLACER information
Smarter Balance scores
Military:
ASVAB information
Resources
Waivers are available for students who need it. See the Counseling Center for additional information
Naviance Test Prep. Test Prep module is an interactive study guide that can assist in enhancing test scores. Students can access by logging into their Naviance account.
College Board also offers free, personalized SAT practice from Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org/sat
DID YOU KNOW? Studying for the SAT for 20 hours on Khan Academy free Offical SAT Pratice is associated with an average score gain of 115 points. That's nearly double the average score gain compared to students who don't use the free test prep.
Score Reports
You can send your test score report to 4 colleges for free. Select these schools when you register, even as a junior
Additional reports are $10 for SAT and ACT
Send scores to colleges even if you haven’t applied or are unsure. Admissions Offices will hold on to your them until you submit an application
Myth Buster
Myth Buster
MYTH:
Standardized tests (ACT, PSAT, SAT) are more important than high school gradesMYTH:
REALITY:
Performance in high school is a better predictor of college success than the standardized testsREALITY:
Colleges know that. That doesn't not mean that most colleges won't look at SAT or ACT scores.
Some colleges have more applicants than they can assess. These colleges may use SAT and ACT scores to determine if applicants will be admitted.________________________________________
Juniors who take PSAT are automatically entered into National Merit Scholarship. Information available at
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