PSAT/SAT/ACT Testing

PSAT

The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are highly relevant to your future success because they focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. They’ll measure:

• What you learn in high school

• What you need to succeed in college

If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before.

The best way to prepare for the test is to:

• Take challenging courses

• Do your homework

• Prepare for tests and quizzes

• Ask and answer lots of questions

In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can.

See What It's Like..

Find out what kinds of questions you’ll see on the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10. Where do you want to start?

• Reading Test

• Writing and Language Test

• Math Test

• Key Content Changes

Visit the Collegeboard website for more information.

SAT

The SAT is used by colleges to determine your readiness for success at their school.  This exam has three parts, Mathematics, Writing & Language, and Reading, with a maximum of 1600.  Tests are typically administered on a Saturday morning, and are NOT administered at every high school.  You can take the exam as many times as you wish, and most schools will accept your highest individual score in each area, even if they are on different test dates.  If you wish to attend a 4-year college or university that uses the SAT for admission, it is a good idea to take it at least twice, once during your junior year and early in senior year.  Community colleges and two year schools do not typically use the SAT for admissions, but will use them for placement if you have taken them.  Test scores must be sent directly to the requesting college or university from College Board.

Find out what kinds of questions you’ll see on the new SAT and what the test will measure. Where do you want to start?

• Reading Test

• Writing and Language Test

• Math Test

• SAT Essay

• Key Content Changes

Visit the Collegeboard website for more information

PRE-ACT

The PLAN is an exam administered in October for 10th grade students.  The test is used to help prepare students for the ACT test.  The PLAN consists of 4 multiple-choice sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.  Scores range from 1 to 32.  The test results have no bearing on college admissions. The PLAN can help students identify career plans, college majors of interest, and how to prepare for the mandatory ACT during junior year.  Colleges and universities use the information from the PLAN to provide students with information on post-secondary schools, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities.

Click here to read additional information about the PLAN test. 

ACT

The ACT is an exam is used by colleges to determine your readiness for success at their school.  The ACT contains four subtests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.  The test scores range from 1 to 36, with a final composite score ranging from 1 to 36.

All North Carolina Juniors are required to take the ACT at their high school in March of the junior year.  This test is FREE and counts for college admissions!  Students can sign up for additional ACT testing at www.actstudent.org.  Tests are typically administered on a Saturday morning, and are NOT administered at every high school.  You can take the exam as many times as you wish, and most schools will accept your highest individual score in each area, even if they are on different test dates.

How do your scores compare?  Check out the ACT/SAT Concordance Chart 

FREE TEST PREP!

KAPLAN: Practice for SAT, PSAT, and ACT! 

KHAN ACADEMY: Practice for SAT HERE 

ACT website: Practice for the Pre-ACT & ACT HERE 

COLLEGE BOARD website: Practice for the PSAT & SAT HERE