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COLLEGE TESTING
In most cases, college admissions testing is unavoidable. The two most commonly used college entrance exams are the ACT and SAT. These are both standardized tests that may factor into college admission decisions and can also be used to award scholarships and grants.
ACT District Testing - October 14, 2025 - Any interested sophomore, junior, or senior interested in taking the ACT without writing may sign up by completing the form below and returning it to Mrs. Smith by Thursday, September 4th. To learn more about taking the ACT and for practice ACT items, please scroll to the ACT section on this web page. This will be the ACT Legacy given and will include Science. Composite will consist of Reading, Math, English and Science
PSAT Testing - October 1, 2025 - Any interested sophomore or junior interested in taking the PSAT may sign up by completing the form below and returning it to Mrs. Smith by Thursday, September 4th. To learn more about the PSAT please scroll to the PSAT section on this web page.
ACT State Testing - March 10, 2026 - State law requires districts to administer the state-funded ACT or SAT to all grade 11 students in the spring of the school year. St. Paul High School has selected to administer the ACT to all current members of the Class of 2026. Testing will take place during the school day on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This will be the ACT Enhanced. the State of Ohio is requiring Science to be administered. Composite score will consist of Reading, Math, and English
ACT - changes to the test begin this year
ACT - changes to the test begin this year
ACT- Test Dates and Registration Deadlines.
ACT LEGACY - "OLD" ACT
215 QUESTIONS
175 MINUTES OF TESTING
COMPOSITE: MATH, READING, ENGLISH, & SCIENCE
LAST ADMINISTRATION WILL BE WITH THE OCTOBER 14, 2025 TESTING AT SPH
VS.
ACT ENHANCED - "NEW" ACT
131 QUESTIONS
125 MINUTES OF TESTING
COMPOSITE: MATH, READING, ENGLISH
1ST ADMINISTRATION BEGINS WITH SEPTEMBER 2025 NATIONAL TEST DATE
Similarities & Differences
Similarities & Differences
ACT-SAT-Concordance-Tables.pdfFREE ACT PREPARATION TOOLS
FREE ACT PREPARATION TOOLS
Study Guide
Study Guide
ACT Study Guides are available in the high school library. Students may also download an electronic copy from the following link:
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
Online Test Practice
Online Test Practice
Visit the following pages to take a small sample test in each of the 5 test areas. Students will receive an instant reply on correct answers.
PSAT
PSAT
The PSAT is offered each October to sophomores and juniors. CollegeBoard is the developer of both the PSAT and SAT; the PSAT is one of the best ways for students to prepare for the SAT.
Why take the PSAT?
Enter scholarship competitions (juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship)
Prepare for the SAT
Learn which AP courses students are likely to earn a score of 3 or higher
Receive free, personalized, and focused practice for the SAT through Khan Academy
How to prepare for the PSAT?
CollegeBoard - Full-Length Practice Tests
Khan Academy - Practice Tests
AP
AP
Advanced Placement (AP) are college-level courses taught on the SPH campus. Students enrolled in AP classes take an AP exam in May which would potentially grant them college credit for the course. A score of at least 3 out of 5 guarantees some college credit at Ohio public institutions of higher learning. SPH offers the following AP courses:
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Calculus AB
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP U.S. History
AP Government
Want to learn more about AP courses?
Want to Learn How Many College Credits an AP Score Could Earn You?
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