ACT/SAT/PSAT

A large majority of students take the ACT or SAT their spring semester of their sophomore year or fall semester of their junior year. We recommend students take each exam (ACT and SAT) at least once, to see if one exam is a better fit. Many students will take a college admissions test at least twice before applying to college fall semester senior year.

ACT TEST PREP RESOURCES

SAT Test prep resources

Link your SAT/PSAT College Board account to KHAN ACADEMY and receive free, prescriptive practice tests based on your areas of strength/weakness.
SAT Test Preparation- In-person options

American College Testing

Typically offered at HHS four Saturdays throughout the year, September, October, December, and April
A standardized college admission test
It features four main sections: English, Math, Reading and Science — and an optional essay section
The exam is scored out of 36 points

Scholastic Aptitude Test

All HHS Juniors take the SAT at no cost in April.
Current Seniors had the option to take the SAT on October 14th for free since they missed the spring SAT date due to COVID.
The College Board’s standardized college admission test
The test contains three sections: math, reading, and writing, and an optional essay section.
The exam is scored out of 1600 points

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test:

All HHS Juniors took this exam on October 14th.
A preliminary version of the SAT
Meant to prepare students for taking the SAT by simulating a shorter version of the exam, exposing students to relevant testing material, and showing students where they need to improve in order to reach their goal score on the SAT.
Junior students who obtain a certain score on the PSAT can qualify for National Merit Scholarships, which can go a long way toward financing your college education.