Testing Information
Depending on your postsecondary outcome, there are a variety of tests you may need to take at some point during your high school career. How do you know which test you should take? Many students will take more than one during their high school career, whether because it is state required or because they need it for their postsecondary outcome. Remember, your School Counselor is available to talk with you about which test best fits you!
ACT & SAT - required for entrance to most 4-year colleges. What are the differences between the two?
ADDITIONAL ACT INFO & DATES | ADDITIONAL SAT INFO & DATES
| ACT | Redesigned SAT |
|---|---|---|
Length | 3 hours, 25 minutes | 3 hours, |
Components | English | Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
Scoring | Composite score 1-36 based on | Area score 400 - 1600 based on total of 2 scores 200- 800 Cross Test Scores 10 - 40 |
Guessing | No penalties for incorrect answers | No penalty for incorrect answers |
Essay | Optional | Optional |
Military Enlistment
Advanced Placement (AP) - AP tests are provided to students who take specific AP courses throughout the year. Students can earn potential college credit depending on their score on the AP test.
Career Readiness:
Ready to Work (R2W) Career Readiness - assesses career readiness and skills necessary in the workforce
Course Specific:
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) - timed multi-aptitude test, Your scores in four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge -- count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.