Testing

TESTING AT ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL:

Juniors - April 18th, 2023 all juniors will either take the ASVAB, ACCUPLACER, or ACT

Juniors - April 27th, 2023 all juniors will take the MCA Math test

*Click here for the Testing Letter sent to Junior families (Emailed December 2 for Spring 2023 Testing)

Sophomores - April 18th, 2022 all sophomores will take the MCA Reading test

Freshman & Seniors - There are no testing requirements by the state in this grade level

*Seniors interested in taking the ASVAB on April 18th at AHS should speak with Ms. Schlafke or Ms. Mersbergen prior to spring break.

TESTING TO PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:

ASVAB - The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult’s strengths and potential for success in military training.

ACCUPLACER - ACCUPLACER uses the latest computer-adaptive technology and the questions you see are based on your skill level. Your response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question so it’s important to give each question as much thought as you can before selecting your answer. Many community and tech colleges administer the ACCUPLACER after admission to place students into college level courses and avoid remedial coursework. You may find free study materials here.

ACT - The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions and some scholarship determinations. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc. The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.

MCAs - The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are state wide tests to measure student achievement in various subject areas by grade level. In sophomore year students will take both the Reading and the Biology MCAs, in junior year students will take the Math MCA. Some colleges will accept MCA scores to place individuals into college courses.

PSAT /NMSQT- The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is an optional test available in October of junior year. Underclassmen are welcome to sign up but only juniors will be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program.