Testing

SAT, ACT, PSAT Updates for High Schools

College Admission Tests and Preparation

There are two college entrance exams, the ACT (American College Test) and the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), which are used for admission, placement, and scholarships. Most colleges accept scores from either the ACT or SAT. Check directly with each institution being considered for admission policies. Registration materials are available in the College/Career Information Center and online.

Test-Optional Schools - Many schools were test-optional prior to Covid and will remain test-optional. Please visit FairTest for a list of test-optional colleges and Universities

National Merit Scholarship Program - Students who meet published entry and participation requirements enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT?NMSQT) as Juniors. Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Click here for more information

SAT Subject Tests have been discontinued in the United States.

While many colleges and Universities remain test-optional we still recommend for students to take the SAT/ACT if they are able. You can sign up at SAT Registration or ACT Registration

B-CC administers one free SAT during the SAT school day to ALL juniors in the spring.

Other Standardized Testing

The PSAT: This site offers an explanation of the PSAT, practice tests.
Link your PSAT to the Khan Academy for individualized SAT practice.
TOEFL or Duolingo English Proficiency test
Accuplacer
ASVAB Testing (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) - Administered at B-CC on January 11th, 2022

Testing Resources

*Eligible for free or reduced lunch? You could be eligible for a fee waiver to take the SAT and/or ACT for free! If you are in need of an SAT or ACT fee waiver, please send an email to Ms. Heald to get the link for the waiver form!

KAPLAN Free Resources

ACT Info & Practice

- Registration & Information: www.actstudent.org
- ACT Academy (FREE ACT Test Prep): academy.act.org
- www.march2success.com - Free ACT test prep; pre-test allows for personalized study plan; flashcards; interactive games
- The Princeton Review

SAT Info & Practice

- SAT/AP Registration & Information: www.collegeboard.org
- Khan Academy (FREE SAT Test Prep): www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
- Linking Khan Academy to your College Board Account
- www.march2success.com - Free SAT test prep; pre-test allows for personalized study plan; flash cards; interactive games; great resource!
- The Princeton Review: Click here