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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.  All PreACT standard time (no accommodations) testing will be cojmpleted at approximately 10:45 AM.  Specific testing information is provided below:

PREACT 8/9 & PREACT - freshmen will be taking the PreACT 8/9.  Sophomores and Juniors 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 based on student's interests.  Finally, students will receive an estimated PreACT score (PreACT 8/9) and ACT score (PreACT 8/9 & PreACT).  

• What students should bring to the PreACT Tests: 3 sharpened, No. 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils), an approved calculator (ACT's calculator policy) and 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.

• Scores/testing results will be distributed and reviewed with students as soon as they are available.

• If you have any questions about testing, please contact Mrs. Hilton, Guidance Director, at khilton@marian.com or 815-338-4220 ext. 121