College Test Prep

PSAT Results: The test results from the October PSAT test will be reviewed with the sophomores during their Biology classes in February. The sophomores will be encouraged to take the PSAT/NMSQT the fall of their junior year and the state will pay for them to take the SAT the spring of their junior year.

NMSQT

In September of 2022, College Board will announce the NMSQT 2021-22 semi-finalists. For more information about the NMSQT, click the following link: National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)

ACT Test for Seniors: Two ACT test dates were available for HHS seniors taking the ACT 1st semester. The ACT registration deadline for the October 23rd test day is September 16th. The October ACT is held at HHS. The second ACT is December 11th and will be at the College or Idaho or Caldwell High School.

ACT Test for Juniors: Three ACT test dates were available for HHS juniors taking the ACT 2nd semester. It is important that students register for a test day that will not interfere with other commitments such as sports, FFA, band, drama or work schedules. After a student registers for a test and the date must be changed, a fee is charged to change the test date. Students have two opportunities to take the ACT using a fee waiver. One waiver is used spring of a student’s junior year, the other waiver is used the fall of the student’s senior year.

SAT (College Board) and Khan Academy have partnered to create one of the best test prep opportunities offered! All HHS sophomores and juniors have a “personalized” test prep program through Khan Academy! Your students PSAT/NMSQT scores were linked with Khan Academy’s SAT test prep program. What this does it eliminates the need for your student to work on areas they are already strong in and helps your student focus on what they need to work on. If your student did not take the PSAT, no problem. There is a math and English diagnostic test for them to take. This is a great opportunity for HHS students to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT. The average improvement in test scores for those students who spent time preparing for the SAT through Khan Academy was 115 points! Please encourage your student to spend time each week preparing. It is never too early to start!

The blue on the map shows the states where the majority of students take the ACT. The orange show the states where the majority of students take the SAT.

The Idaho State Department of Education requires all Idaho juniors to have completed a college entrance exam by the end of their junior year in high school. Homedale High School offers support in registering all juniors for the ACT and SAT tests and alternative tests such as the ACCUPLACER. If you have any questions about these tests, please e-mail Mrs. Flaming at dflaming@homedaleschools.org

Facts about the College Testing Requirement from the Idaho Department of Education.

https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students