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for grades 3–8 and early high school (grades 9–10). ACT Aspire results are reported on a 3-digit score scale. Test
results also include an “ACT Readiness Benchmark” for English, reading, writing, math and science at each grade
level to provide additional perspectives on student readiness. Users can use the new ACT Readiness Benchmarks
from grades 3–10 to determine if students are on track for readiness at the appropriate grade/subject levels. A
composite score is provided for all students who receive scores in English, math, reading, and science beginning
at grades 8–10.

 PSAT All sophomores and juniors take the PSAT in October on Test Day. Besides being a good practice session
for the SAT Reasoning Test, the results when taken in the junior year may qualify a student for National Merit
and/or National Achievement and/or National Hispanic Scholar Award.

 ACT Students should take the ACT in April or June of their junior year and, if necessary, in the fall of their
senior year—it has a 36-point scale in four areas with a final composite score. The ACT is given at many area
schools. The ACT is required for students interested in the Ohio Merit Scholarship.

 SAT Reasoning Test Students should take the SAT Reasoning Test in May or June of his/her junior year and, if
necessary, in the fall of their senior year. The SAT has three areas: Verbal, Math and Writing—each section has a
800 point scale, with a total of 2400.

 SAT Subject Tests Students should take the SAT Subject Tests in June of his/her junior year. Students

should take this test if they are anticipating applying early decision to highly selective colleges and universities.

Students themselves must be aware of the test requirements for individual colleges and testing dates. If they have any

questions, they should contact their counselor.

SPECIAL SERVICES FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE

There are special services available for students on an IEP or 504 for SAT/ACT tests. These services are available for
seniors in the fall and for juniors in the spring. The test center evaluates the separate registration form submitted and
approves/disapproves the requested accommodations. School counselors will be in contact with students who qualify
for this service.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS

These tests begin the first Monday in May for students taking AP classes and can translate into college credit for scores
of 3 and higher (selective colleges/universities may require high scores; and some may not award credit for success on
AP exams). The expectation is that students taking an AP class will take the exam. The cost of AP Exams (~$92.00 for
single exams, $176 for 2-part tests) are passed on to students; collection typically takes place at the start of the second
semester. Online-fee-payments are preferred; checks are also accepted and installment plans are available to those
families who are required to pay for multiple tests.

PROFILE OF THE SUCCESSFUL AP STUDENT

This student generally pursues an accelerated program of studies and receives high marks in these classes. Students
excel in their areas of competence along with excellent skills in such areas as writing, mathematics, science, world
language, etc. The student has demonstrated an interest and a passion for the subject. The student’s work ethic is such
that he or she will spend the time necessary to individually investigate details of the concepts under discussion. Extra
time is spent with extensive reading assignments; homework assignments are consistently done on time and complete.

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