Testing Information and Resources

Northwest Ohio Classical Academy Testing Schedule

PSAT

Grade 8/9

October

PSAT 9 College Board Website Link





The PSAT 8/9 is a test offered at and paid for by NOCA. It contains reading, writing and math content assessments which are indicators for identifying student strengths and advanced course work potential.
PSAT scores can be linked with Khan Academy to create a customized study plan.



PSAT/ NMSQT

Grade(s) 10, 11

October

PSAT College Board Website Link

$17.00


PSAT is the qualifying test that juniors must take to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competitions for college scholarships. It also serves as a precursor to the SAT.


ACT

Grade(s) 11, 12

Every Other Month

ACT Website Link

$52.00-68.00


The ACT consists of English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and Writing (optional).
*Most colleges recommend you take the Writing test at least once. There are a few colleges that require that you take it. Please consult with the individual colleges regarding the need for the Writing Test.

SAT

Grade(s) 11, 12

Most Months

SAT College Board Website Link

$49.50-64.50


Consists of Reading/Writing and Math.As of January 2021 SAT Subject Tests have been discontinued due to Covid-19, a lack of testing sites and a push by colleges to look at more holistic applications. The essay remains in effect until June/July of 2021.


*Students in the state of Ohio are afforded one free ACT or SAT test taken during the school day in February of their junior year.Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. Contact Mrs. Desmond with questions. Students must request test scores from test providers and have copies sent to their prospective colleges at the time they sit for the examination. If students fail to send scores, they can send them later for an additional fee set by the testing organization. Please note: NOCA does NOT send test scores.

Classical Learning Test

Grade(s) 8, 10, 12

CLT Website Link

$54.00


The CLT covers verbal reasoning, grammar/writing and quantitative reasoning.

Test Prep Materials

PSAT NMSQT

PSAT NMSQT

CLT

ACT

SAT

SAT

ACT/ SAT Prep Face-to-Face Tutoring Providers

Stars

http://starsprep.net

419-870-8384

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ACT/ SAT Prep/ Math

Private and Semi-Private Tutorial Classes

Joan Sadowski

sadowskijoan@gmail.com

(419) 261-1018

Testing Attempts

The ACT test may not be taken more than 12 times in order to ensure test integrity. It is not recommended to take the test more than three- five times as scores do not usually improve after a certain point.

The SAT may be taken an unlimited number of times. However, the same principle follows.

Schools That Do Not Require College Admission Testing: www.fairtest.org/

Covid-19 Test Optional Schools: https://www.nytimes.com/article/sat-act-test-optional-colleges-coronavirus.html

How to Register for a College Entrance Test

* Be sure to record log-in and account credentials in case you need to take a test more than once. You will have to log-in again to view your scores.

Northwest Ohio Classical Academy District IRN # is 017498

ACT

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register.html

1. Create an ACT account

2. Complete fields

3. Select version of test (with or without essay)

4. Upload photo

5. Checkout

6. Print ticket

SAT

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/online-registration-help

1. Create a College Board Account

2. Complete fields

3. Select version of test (with or without essay)

4. Upload photo

5. Checkout

6. Print ticket

Reminders:

*If you receive a fee waiver due to income eligibility, you will need the id# on your fee waiver card.

*If you receive academic accommodations, you will need the SSID number on your eligibility letter.

* Be sure to review the calculator policy to ensure that your calculator is an approved calculator.

* Silence phones during the exam, as you may be dismissed if your ringer goes off.