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Preparing for College and Career (continued)

PSAT/NMSQT Test
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is an important first step towards college. The
sooner students start taking the PSAT/NMSQT, the better prepared they will be for the PSAT in 11 grade and for the SAT which is
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taken in the 11 and 12 grade. Test results and their accompanying analysis are valuable tools that help prepare students for the SAT
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and education opportunities beyond high school. The PSAT/NMSQT is also the qualifying test for the National Merit scholarship
when taken in the junior year. Fee waivers are available for eligible 11 graders. PSAT gives counselors information on AP readiness
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through AP Potential.
SAT Reasoning Test
The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you’ll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses
how well you analyze and solve problems, skills you learned in school that you’ll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high
school juniors and seniors. “SAT Plus Writing” is a new test students may need to take, depending on the college to which they apply.
Register for the SAT at www.collegboard.com.
SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well
as your ability to apply that knowledge.

Students take the Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects specifically English, history, mathematics,
science, and language. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction. The tests’ content evolves to
reflect current trends in high school curricula, but the types of questions change little from year to year. Starting with the class of
2012, SAT S.T.’s are not required for U. C. admission; however, to remain competitive in some majors, SAT S.T.’s are recommended.
ACT
Constructed as an achievement test, the American College Testing, or ACT Program, consists of four subject tests: English, math,
reading comprehension, and scientific reasoning. It is three hours long and consists of multiple-choice questions that test knowledge
in these areas. The ACT Plus Writing test may also be required for admission to some colleges.

All colleges accept ACT scores in lieu of the SAT l. Students who receive low scores in the SAT I might consider taking the ACT if
they believe they could do better in an achievement-type test. Register for the ACT at www.act.org.

REGISTERING FOR TESTS
Information bulletins, with registration forms for tests, are available in the Counseling Office or Career Center. Students should
consult the bulletins for detailed information regarding application procedures and testing dates. Students typically can register by
mail, by phone, or on-line. Students must plan carefully to complete their testing by their college application deadlines, which can be
as early as October of their senior year. ACT/SAT “SAT Plus Writing” school codes are:

Bear Creek High School School Code 053436 Independence School School Code 053437
Lodi High School School Code 051441 Liberty High School School Code 051432
McNair High School School Code 053958 Lincoln Technical Academy School Code 051436
Tokay High School School Code 051440 Middle College High School School Code 053599
Plaza Robles High School School Code 053437

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