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STANDARDIZED TESTING FOR FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 (non-attendance day for Seniors)

This will be a shortened school day and buses will arrive for pickup at noon.  

Testing will begin promptly at 8:00am and students should arrive in their Marian uniforms. PSAT/NMSQT Testing for juniors will be completed at approximately 10:30am and PreACT Testing for freshmen and sophomores will be completed at approximately 11:45am. Specific testing information is provided below:

PREACT 8/9 & PREACT - freshmen will be taking the PreACT 8/9 and sophomores will be taking the PreACT. These are paper-and-pencil tests that provide valuable practice for the ACT test. They include multiple choice questions in English, reading, math and science. The score reports reveal current knowledge in each area as well as critical areas for improvement. In addition, there is a career interest inventory as part of the test that provides information about career possibilities and career suggestions.

• What students should bring to the PreACT Tests: 3 sharpened, No. 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils), a watch for pacing (no phones), an approved calculator (ACT's calculator policy), students are allowed to bring a drink and snack for the break (if desired).

•  ALL other items should be left at home, including cell phones and smartwatches.

PSAT/NMSQT - juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT. This is a digital test that students will take on their laptops. Juniors MUST bring their laptops (fully charged) and charging cords to testing as the test will be taken on an app called Bluebook that has been uploaded to all junior's laptops. Prior to testing, juniors will perform test prep activities and will participate in a test preview to familiarize them with the Bluebook testing app. The test consists of 2, 1-hour sections, 1) Reading and Writing, and 2) Math with a break in between. It measures the knowledge and skills that students are learning in high school and that matter most for college and career readiness. More information for students can be found here: The PSAT/NMSQT – SAT Suite | College Board.

• What students should bring to the PSAT/NMSQT:  fully charged laptop & charger, a pencil or pen, an approved calculator, students are allowed to bring a snack for the break (if desired)

• ALL other items should be left at home, including cell phones and smartwatches.

Testing results will be distributed to and reviewed with students as soon as they're available. If you have any questions about testing, please contact Mrs. Hilton, Guidance Director, at khilton@marian.com or 815-338-4220, ext. 121.