Seniors, be sure you are checking Scholarship Deadlines ---->
Who should take it?
Any junior or senior interested in attending a four year college or university.
The SAT/ACT is typically not required for attending community colleges or trade schools
How do I sign up?
For the SAT, visit the College Board website, create an account, and pick your date!
For the ACT, visit the ACT website, create an account, and pick your date!
What if I have a 504 or IEP? Can I get any of my accomodations?
If you currently receive accomodations through a 504 or IEP, you can apply for accomodations with College Board
1. Complete the PDF below
https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf
2. Return completed form to Christina Gibson two weeks before the required date to submit accomodations paperwork (christina.gibson@frco.k12.va.us)
***Link with dates/deadlines:
https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations/dates-deadlines
Arrive at Least 15 Minutes Before Testing Begins
Calculator (see collegeboard.org and act.org for approved calculators)
Test Admission Ticket and a Photo I.D. (if you do not have a license you can ask your school to print out your school picture with your demographics)
Computer (Fully charged and bring charging cord just in case)
Extra #2 Pencils
Water/Snacks if needed
Who should take it?
Advanced Placement classes are offered in English 11, Calculus AB & BC, Statistics, Computer Science, Government, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science and Physics. Students enrolling in these classes are able to take the Advanced Placement examination, which affords them the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement in college classes. These courses all require applications and are open to anyone interested in applying!
AP exam fees will be free to students this year!
How do I know if a college will accept an Advanced Placement test score in place of a college course?
Head to this link to see policies for colleges and universities regarding your course and required scores.
PSAT Information 2026
The PSAT/NMSQT is a great opportunity for students to practice for the SAT, identify academic strengths and areas for growth, and gain valuable experience with college entrance testing. Juniors should especially consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT, as qualifying scores may make them eligible for recognition and scholarship opportunities through the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Sophomores may also benefit from taking the test as an early opportunity to prepare for future college entrance exams.
The PSAT is not used for college admission, so students can use the experience to learn, practice, and prepare for what comes next! Sign up here if you are interested!
All current juniors will be scheduled to take the ASVAB during the 2025-2026 school year. The ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. High schoolers benefit from taking the ASVAB because it serves as a comprehensive career aptitude test that helps highlight the strengths and weaknesses of students. The test also helps students identify potential careers that build off of the student's identified strengths.
**Students may choose to opt out of the aptitude test. In order to opt out for any of the ASVAB tests, a completed ASVAB Opt Out Form must be turned in to Dustin Hylton in Student Services by September 30th, 2025.**