Tests for College
American College Testing (ACT)
American College Testing (ACT)
Who takes this exam and why?
Who takes this exam and why?
Juniors and Seniors take it because it may be needed by colleges or universities for admission.
Juniors and Seniors take it because it may be needed by colleges or universities for admission.
How do students register to take the exam?
How do students register to take the exam?
Register for the exam on their website linked above. Students will test at approved sites across the county.
Register for the exam on their website linked above. Students will test at approved sites across the county.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Who takes this exam and why?
Who takes this exam and why?
Anyone confident in the subject area - usually 8th grade and older - can pay to take the exam in hopes of scoring well to earn college credit.
Anyone confident in the subject area - usually 8th grade and older - can pay to take the exam in hopes of scoring well to earn college credit.
How do students register to take the exam?
How do students register to take the exam?
Register and pay by March 1 for May exams. All exams have a fee but reduced fees are available for those that qualify. Students will test at SDUSD schools. Full details here: bit.ly/sdusdAP
Register and pay by March 1 for May exams. All exams have a fee but reduced fees are available for those that qualify. Students will test at SDUSD schools. Full details here: bit.ly/sdusdAP
International Baccalaureate (IB) Assessments
International Baccalaureate (IB) Assessments
Who takes these assessments and why?
Who takes these assessments and why?
Seniors in IB schools (San Diego High and Mission Bay High) who are pursuing college credit for earning high scores on assessments.
Seniors in IB schools (San Diego High and Mission Bay High) who are pursuing college credit for earning high scores on assessments.
How do students register to take the assessments?
How do students register to take the assessments?
Registration is traditionally before winter break for April/May assessments. Your IB coordinator will register you - visit them for more details.
Registration is traditionally before winter break for April/May assessments. Your IB coordinator will register you - visit them for more details.
National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL)
National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL)
Who takes this exam and why?
Who takes this exam and why?
Anyone fluent in world language exam offered in hopes of earning college credit for a high score.
Anyone fluent in world language exam offered in hopes of earning college credit for a high score.
How do students register to take the exam?
How do students register to take the exam?
Registration begins in February 2024 for April exams to be held at San Diego State University.
Registration begins in February 2024 for April exams to be held at San Diego State University.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test for 10th graders
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test for 10th graders
Who takes this exam and why?
Who takes this exam and why?
Free for all SDUSD sophomores + practice for the "real" SAT + practice for the PSAT/NSMQT exam that connects to scholarship.
Free for all SDUSD sophomores + practice for the "real" SAT + practice for the PSAT/NSMQT exam that connects to scholarship.
How do students register to take the exam?
How do students register to take the exam?
Complete a short form and more details will be provided to test at school or another location in SDUSD.
Complete a short form and more details will be provided to test at school or another location in SDUSD.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Who takes this exam and why?
Who takes this exam and why?
Free for all 11th graders + practice for the "real" SAT + potential for many scholarships.
Free for all 11th graders + practice for the "real" SAT + potential for many scholarships.
How do students register to take the exam?
How do students register to take the exam?
Complete a short form and more details will be provided to test at school or another location in SDUSD.
Complete a short form and more details will be provided to test at school or another location in SDUSD.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Who takes this exam and why?
Who takes this exam and why?
Juniors and Seniors take it because it may be needed by colleges or universities for admission.
Juniors and Seniors take it because it may be needed by colleges or universities for admission.
How do students register to take the exam?
How do students register to take the exam?
Register for the exam on their website linked above. Students will test at approved sites across the county.
Register for the exam on their website linked above. Students will test at approved sites across the county.
