College Readiness During High School

The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it’s more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. More than 3.4 million high school students (mostly juniors and sophomores) take this nationwide, multiple-choice test every year.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be offered at SHS on October 26, 2021

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The SAT is a college entrance exam that many colleges and universities in the United States use as part of the college admissions process.

SAT Basics

The SAT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Students in grades 11 and 12 take the SAT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process.

The Advanced Placement Program® (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.

The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer. Exams are administered once a year. Students earning a 3 or better on an AP exam may earn college credit, dependent on the college policies.

The PSAT/NMSQT may be offered at SHS in the Spring 2022

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. See test preparation links under PSAT, SAT, and AP.

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