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SAT TEST
Duration: Approximately 3 hours (plus 50 minutes for the Essay [optional]). Students are encouraged to check
with post-secondary institutions to determine whether it is required for admission.
Taken by: High school juniors and seniors
Given by: College Board (www.collegeboard.com)
Frequency: Seven times per year (Saturdays - usually offered in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar, May, June)
Purpose: Used by most colleges for admissions purposes and merit scholarship awards.

AP Tests* - College Board Advanced Placement Tests
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Taken by: All students currently enrolled in AP courses.
Given by: College Board (https://www.collegeboard.org/)
Frequency: One time per year, in May
Purpose: May fulfill college credit requirements. Students should check with individual colleges.
Note: Information available in the School Counseling Office

*Students are charged a fee by the test publishers to take these exams. Students who qualify for the free & reduced lunch program may be eligible
for discounted rates. See your counselor for more information.

Financial Aid

Financial aid may be awarded in several ways. It may be a scholarship, grant, parent or student loan from a bank or
other agency, or an on-campus work-study program. Some of these methods may provide money that has to be paid
back by a prearranged method. Students interested in financial aid should research the colleges of their choice, discover
what is available, and determine how to apply. Financial Aid Night is held once a year at the high school to help
students and parents understand the financial aid process. It is the student's responsibility to meet deadlines regarding
financial aid. Additional information about financial aid can be found by visiting the college and career web page.
Additional scholarship searches are available in the college career center, in Naviance or through internet search
engines, such as http://www.fastweb.com.

Gaining College Experience

College in High School Program for Courses Taken at Pine-Richland High School

Pine-Richland High School collaborates with local colleges that allow students to earn college credit upon successful
completion of certain specific, upper level, college courses offered at the high school and taught by high school teachers.
For example, students may receive credit from the University of Pittsburgh for successful completion of Business
Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, and AP Physics C - Mechanics. Our College in High School courses are
reviewed every year and may change from year to year. Students are informed at the start of class in the fall if their
course is part of the College in High School Program. Interested students must receive approval from their school
counselor. All students enrolled in an AP course must take the AP exam for the course, regardless of CHS
enrollment.

The University of Pittsburgh will be using an online web-based placement system named ALEKS for College in High
School student placement for CHS Business Calculus only. Course placement is based on a single numeric score. The
College in High School Business Calculus students will have to meet the same placement criteria as an on-campus
student. This test is $25 and paid for by the student. Students may retest up to 5 times, but must complete the targeted
ALEKS learning modules before repeating the assessment. The assessment scores are only good for 6 months. Students

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