PSAT, SAT, and ACT
SHAPA School Code: 381078
PSAT 8/9
What is the benefit of taking the PSAT 8/9?
The PSAT 8/9 prepares students to take the SAT; a college entrance exam.
When do I take the PSAT 8/9?
Students should take the PSAT 8/9 during their 9th-grade year on an official testing date.
How do I register for the PSAT 8/9?
SHAPA students will need to contact local schools to find a willing PSAT 8/9 test site. Not all schools are test sites. During registration, the student should use SHAPA's school code, 381078.
How do I prepare for the PSAT 8/9?
To prepare for the PSAT 8/9, a student should learn about the test and then take a practice test. Here's an answer sheet and how to score your practice test. Students should study the material that they missed.
PSAT 10
What is the benefit of taking the PSAT 10?
The PSAT 10 prepares students to take the SAT; a college entrance exam.
When do I take the PSAT 10?
Students should take the PSAT 10 during their 10th-grade year on an official testing date.
How do I register for the PSAT 10?
SHAPA students will need to contact local schools to find a willing PSAT 10 test site. Not all schools are test sites. During registration, the student should use SHAPA's school code, 381078.
How do I prepare for the PSAT 10?
To prepare for the PSAT 10, a student should learn about the test, take a practice test, and complete study material on Khan Academy.
PSAT NMSQT
What is the benefit of taking the PSAT NMSQT?
Students who take the PSAT NMSQT may qualify for a national merit scholarship. In addition to the potential to qualify for a scholarship, the PSAT NMSQT prepares students to take the SAT; a college entrance exam.
When do I take the PSAT NMSQT?
Students should take the PSAT NMSQT during their 11th-grade year on an official testing date.
How do I register for the PSAT NMSQT?
SHAPA students will need to contact local schools to find a willing PSAT NMSQT test site. Not all schools are test sites. During registration, the student should use SHAPA's school code, 381078.
How do I prepare for the PSAT NMSQT?
To prepare for the PSAT NMSQT, a student should learn about the test, take a practice test, and complete study material on Khan Academy.
SAT
What is the benefit of taking the SAT?
The SAT is a college entrance exam. Some universities require students take an SAT or ACT to apply for admission to the university. In general, the higher the score, the more university prospects a student has.
When do I take the SAT?
Students should take the SAT for the first time during the beginning of their 11th-grade year on an official testing date. If a student wishes to increase their score, they should make a second attempt during the end of their 11th-grade year, and a third attempt during the beginning of their 12th-grade year.
How do I register for the SAT?
SHAPA students will need to register for an upcoming SAT via the CollegeBoard website. Student should pick an accessible SAT test site and use SHAPA's school code, 381078, during registration.
How do I prepare for the SAT?
To prepare for the SAT, a student should learn about the test, take a practice test, and complete study material on Khan Academy.
Pre ACT
What is the benefit of taking the PreACT?
The PreACT prepares students to take the ACT; a college entrance exam.
When do I take the PreACT?
Students should take the PreACT during their 10th-grade year on an official testing date.
How do I register for the PreACT?
SHAPA students will need to contact local schools to find a willing PreACT test site. Not all schools are test sites. During registration, the student should use SHAPA's school code, 381078.
How do I prepare for the PreACT?
To prepare for the PreACT, a student should learn about the test and study using ACT Academy.
ACT
What is the benefit of taking the ACT?
The ACT is a college entrance exam. Some universities require students take an ACT or SAT to apply for admission to the university. In general, the higher the score, the more university prospects a student has.
When do I take the ACT?
Students should take the ACT for the first time during the beginning of their 11th-grade year on an official testing date. If a student wishes to increase their score, they should make a second attempt during the end of their 11th-grade year, and a third attempt during the beginning of their 12th-grade year.
How do I register for the ACT?
SHAPA students will need to register for an upcoming ACT via the ACT website. Student should pick an accessible ACT test site and use SHAPA's school code, 381078, during registration.
How do I prepare for the ACT?
To prepare for the ACT, a student should learn about the test and study using ACT Academy.