Testing

TESTING

Required: College and Career Readiness Assessment

The College and Career Readiness Assessment (ACT with Writing) is a requirement for graduation. Juniors will take the ACT in the spring of the junior year at no cost. It is recommended that all students take the ACT in the spring of the junior year. Some colleges/universities will use an ACT score for placement in college courses. Some universities determine scholarship eligibility based on ACT and/or SAT results. Students attending college/university in Nevada can earn the Millennium Scholarship after successfully completing the core curriculum and earning at least a 21 composite score on the ACT. 

District Regulation 5127, High School Graduation Requirements, NRS 390.610.

Optional: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

The ACT NCRC is a portable, evidence-based credential that certifies the essential skills for workplace success. Employers look for it from job candidates because it is a valid predictor of job performance. Students who earn a Silver or above for the ACT NCRC credential will also meet one of the qualifications for the College and Career Ready Diploma. Please contact your school counselor with additional questions.

Optional: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) 

The United States Department of Defense developed this test to administer to students all over the country. The test is typically scheduled during the school day and is normally at no cost to the student. Score reports received after taking the test can be useful in determining college and career pathways. This test is typically taken in Grades 10–12. Students who earn a Military Entrance Score (or AFQT) of 50 or above will also meet one of the qualifications for the College and Career Ready Diploma. Please contact your school counselor with additional questions.

Optional: SAT 

The SAT is used by many colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice test administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure college readiness by providing colleges with common scores to compare all students. This test is typically taken during the spring of Grade 11 and the fall of Grade 12. There is a cost associated with this exam, but fee waivers may be available to those who qualify. Students who earn scores of 480 in Reading and 530 in Math will also meet one of the qualifications for the College and Career Ready Diploma. Please contact your school counselor with additional questions.

Students attending college/university in Nevada can earn the Millennium Scholarship for completing the core curriculum and earning a combined reading, writing, and math score of 1070 or higher. 

PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is preparation for the SAT. Scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. Score reports received after taking the test can be useful in determining which Advanced Placement (AP) coursework may be appropriate during high school. This test is typically taken in Grades 8, 10, 

and 11. The examinations for students in Grades 8 and 10 are at no cost to the student. Please contact your school counselor with additional questions.