Post-Secondary Assessments

PSAT  / NMSQT

The PSAT/NMSQT is offered once a year in October. This is the first step in the process of entering the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students are also given an opportunity to participate in the Student Search Service which allows colleges to send students information about educational and financial aid opportunities. Identified 9th and 10th grade students are encouraged to take the PSAT for practice. Only the score earned in the junior year can be used for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students should register in September to take the PSAT.

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

The SAT is given multiple times during the year to more than two million students and is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities. The SAT tests reading, writing, and math skills that are learned in school and that are critical for success in college and beyond. Some colleges may also require the SAT Subject Tests.

Pre-ACT

The Pre-ACT provides insight on college and career readiness along with information regarding students future performance on the ACT. It assists students in preparing for the ACT since it is designed to model the ACT test experience.

ACT

The ACT is given multiple times during the year on national test dates. All OKCPS students take the ACT in April of their junior year. College admissions officers usually  consider the highest composite score. Designed to assess each student’s general educational development and ability to complete college-level work, the ACT is used for college admission, placement, and scholarship purposes.

ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is designed to assist students in identifying aptitudes and developing future educational and career plans. It provides students with the necessary tools to help make career decisions. Participating students complete an aptitude test, an interest inventory, and a work values exercise which help students learn more about themselves.

Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Most of the nation's colleges, universities, and institutions in more than 30 countries, have an AP policy granting incoming students credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP exam scores. A diverse committee of college faculty and experienced AP teachers develop each course and exam. The AP exams are administered in May.

International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program offers challenging, comprehensive course work in traditional disciplines and the program is worldwide. Students may receive college credit for each exam passed.

For all tests, check with a school counselor about any associated fees or fee waivers that may be available.

Accommodations may be available but check with each testing entity to determine which accommodations are available for that particular exam. Oftentimes the request must be made in advance, so make sure to check the requirements.