PSAT/NMSQT (Sophmores/Juniors)
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is given to all current sophomores and juniors at PHHS. Fees for the test are covered for both 10th and 11th graders by the state. Students have the ability through their test scores to qualify for National Merit Scholarships during their junior year. Students and parents will receive a link to register for the PSAT. The PSAT will be given to Sophomores and Juniors in October. Students are also provided with their test booklet to go over their answers as a preparation tool for the SAT. Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor if any further information is needed or visit www.collegeboard.org. Visit the Khan Academy website for tutorial information to help prepare for the PSAT.
SAT
PHHS CEEB Code is 152785
SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a standardized, timed aptitude test used widely by college admissions counselors in the admission process. All students will take it during the school day in the spring of their Junior year. It consists of math, critical reading, and writing sections. Students may use calculators on the math sections. If the test is taken more than once, many colleges and universities will consider the best scores from each section and not just from one testing session. Students can find test dates here- https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines.
PHHS CEEB Code 152785
The ACT (American College Testing) is a timed standardized test widely used by college admission counselors in the admission process. The test consists of 4 sections: math, reading, grammar and science reasoning with an optional 5th section of writing. We highly encourage our students to take an ACT and SAT before the start of their senior year. The ACT is as widely accepted for college admission as is the SAT. For more information, please visit www.actstudent.org.
Check out this site for SAT and ACT test prep: https://magoosh.com/
Advanced Placement Tests (AP)
Pendleton Heights High School offers 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These courses are college-level courses and the curriculum is designed and monitored by The College Board. Students in these courses are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement Testing Program implemented in May of each year. Students in these courses have the opportunity, through the Advanced Placement test results, to earn college credit for coursework completed in high school. The academic rigor of these courses necessitates some prerequisites be met for enrollment as outlined in our course guide.
We believe that all college bound students should complete at least one Advanced Placement course prior to graduation from Pendleton Heights High School. Students enrolled in AP courses will receive instructions on how to register for their AP exam(s) and the costs involved with the test from their AP teacher. For more information please see the College Board’s website:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html *