Standardized Testing
(PSAT, ACT, SAT, PERT, & ASVAB)
Standardized Testing Schedule
ALL freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to participate in standardized testing.
PSAT/NMSQT - Thursday, October 12, 2023
(This is a College Board assessments and additional information may be found at CollegeBoard.org)
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.)
Pensacola State College District Testing Schedule
Set Appointments & Pay Fees online. For more information please call: (850) 484-1656
(Testing Services for Students, Faculty & The Community)
Introduction: The purpose of Florida's Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.RT.) is to adequately assess an individual's academic skills in mathematics, reading and writing through the delivery of 3 assessments, one for each of these areas. The results of these assessments are used to determine an individual's placement into appropriate courses at college.
You can not pass or fail the P.E.R.T. - it is only used to determine which courses are best for an individual. While it does not impact one's grades, students are encouraged to take the P.E.R.T. seriously so that course placement is accurate.
How the P.E.R.T. Works
The P.E.R.T. assessments are computer-adaptive, which means the questions are chosen based on an individual's answers to previous questions. Students are not permitted to change answers once an individual has moved on to the next question, or leave a question unanswered. However, all P.E.R.T. assessments are untimed so students have as much time needed to consider each question before submitting an answer. Testers are encouraged to try and answer all questions by eliminating one or more of the answer options and then select from the remaining choices.
Testers are not allowed to bring a calculator. However, for certain questions, a pop-up calculator will be available for use. Check with your college testing center for what to bring or not to bring with you on test day.
Scores on each assessment will be available immediately after you submit. The college testing center will provide you with the results.
What is the ASVAB CEP
Pensacola Catholic High School hosts the ASVAB CEP throughout the school year for Sophomore, Junior and Senior students. Students will receive an invitation to participate and signup via their school email. For more information about the ASVAB CEP please visit www.asvabprogram.com.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a comprehensive, no cost, no commitment career planning resource designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan (Career Development) that works.
Students in grades 10-12 are encouraged to participate.
Students in grade 11-12 may use their scores for military entrance.
10th grade students cannot use their scores for military enlistment (regardless of age).
Three key components:
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) - the most widely-used multiple aptitude test battery in the world measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.
Find Your Interests (FYI) - a 90-item Interest Inventory designed to help students identify their work-related interests.
OCCU-Find - this career catalog contains data related to 100s of career with activities to help students put a plan together.
Benefits:
Students:
Explore full-spectrum of career opportunities in the context of their skills and interests to find the best fit.
Create a plan toward getting the skills and qualifications one would need to meet career goals.
Those interested in the military have the opportunity to use the score for enlistment.
Parents & Students:
Provides tools for exploring and planning after-high school options
Gives students confidence to navigate decision making process