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Testing for College Bound
Both the SAT and ACT changed in the 2004-2005 school year and we strongly advise that you visit their web sites in order to get the most current information.
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- SAT - www.collegeboard.com
- ACT - www.act.org
We recommend that students who are anticipating attending a college or university begin to take the SAT or ACT in the spring of their junior year. More advanced students may want to take the tests in the winter of their junior year. Most colleges accept either test; however, to be sure that the right test is taken, please visit the web site of the college of your choice.
The PSAT is the test that juniors take in order to qualify to be a National Merit Finalist. The test is only given once a year in October. Juniors must take this test in the fall of their junior year in order to be eligible to compete for the National Merit Scholarship. Sophomores are allowed to take this test as practice for the qualifying test during their junior year.
There is no make up date for the PSAT.
For more information regarding the PSAT, you may click on the following link: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
The CPT is the College Placement Test given to students who would like to dual-enroll in a community college or enter a community college at the end of their senior year of high school. Polk Community College gives this test on their campuses all year, but students who wish to dual-enroll must see their guidance counselors first to make sure they meet the requirements and if it is advisable to enter the dual-enrollment program. The above link will take you to a CPT study guide.
