ACT
Used as a college entrance exam, scholarship requirement, and for college course placement by most all college and universities in the United States. You must register for national test dates online at www.act.org. The SHS code is 172-725. For information about ACT test prep workshops, go to www.powerprepinc.com. All juniors take the ACT at Sedgwick High School during the spring semester at no cost.
ACT WorkKeys
This assessment helps to determine, build, and measure essential workplace skills that can affect job performance and increase opportunities for career changes and advancement. All juniors can sign up to take the WorkKeys assessment at Sedgwick High School during the fall semester at no cost.
Pre ACT
This assessment offers 9th grade students with an early experience with ACT test items. It provides a predicted ACT test score and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college ready. All freshmen take the Pre ACT at Sedgwick High School during the fall semester at no cost.
SAT
Used as a college entrance exam for college and universities on the east and west coasts. You must register online at www.sat.org/register. The SHS code 172-725. This test is NOT required for colleges in the state of Kansas.
PSAT
Used as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Sophomores take it for practice and juniors' scores are submitted for National Merit consideration. It is given at school during mid-October (a national test date). There is a fee of approximately $20 and a study guide is provided. Additional information; click here.
Accuplacer
Used for placement in Hutchinson Community College classes and most other Community College program entrance. This is offered on HCC's Newton and Hutchinson's campus. Click here for a link to information on testing centers and hours of operation. Click here for a link to online study guides.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB)
The ASVAB is used for placement in the military and offers students an opportunity to learn about their career aptitudes. Sub-tests include mechanical reasoning, electronics information and auto and shop information. This test is free and administered in the Spring Semester at SHS to those that sign up. It can also be taken by appointment directly from MIlitary Recruiters. To learn more go to www.asvabprogram.com.
These are various tests that are used for college entrance, scholarship requirements, and college course placement.