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College Admission Testing - Pine-Richland High School CEEB Code: 391512
Throughout the year, college admission tests are administered to college bound students. It is important for students to
become familiar with these tests. Computer assisted instruction is available through Naviance and on the web by
visiting the SAT website, www.collegeboard.com and/or the ACT website at www.actstudent.org.

PSAT/NMSQT - The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarships Qualifying Test
Duration: Approximately 3 hours; given in mid-October during the school day
Taken by: High school juniors (required) and sophomores (optional)
Given by: College Entrance Examination Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10?navId=gh-pn)
Frequency: One time per year (October)
Purpose: The PSAT/NMSQT will measure the skills and knowledge that have been determined as essential for
college readiness and success. The test establishes eligibility for certain scholarships.
Note: The fee for juniors taking the PSAT during school day is paid by the district. Sophomores wishing to sit
for the test are responsible for test fee. It is recommended that sophomores be currently enrolled in or
have already completed Algebra 2.

ACT* - The American College Testing Program
Duration: 4 hours
Taken by: High school juniors and seniors
Given by: ACT (www.actstudent.org)
Frequency: Six times per year (Saturdays – usually offered in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June)
Some colleges will require students to take the ACT with Writing, if using scores to replace the SAT.
Purpose: Used by most colleges for admissions purposes and merit scholarship awards.

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.

SAT Subject Tests*
Duration: 1 hour per test (maximum of three per testing date)
Taken by: Seniors whose colleges require subject tests
Given by: College Board (www.collegeboard.com)
Frequency: Six times per year (Saturdays - usually offered in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, May, June)
Purpose: Required by some colleges as an additional indicator of achievement in specific areas (check individual
college for information)

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.

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