STANDARDIZED TESTING

PSAT - This test is a practice test for the SAT exams taken for college admission. It is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Foundation to award scholarships. It includes sections of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing and is given during the regular school day during October. Click on the link for more information.

SAT – The Scholastic Aptitude Test (Reasoning) consists of sections in Mathematics, Critical Reading (verbal), and Writing. The overall test time is three hours and forty-five minutes. Most colleges accept this test as a part of their admissions process. The SAT program also offers subject tests in specific areas, such as Biology, Spanish, Physics and others. Check with the admissions department to see if it is required before registering for a subject test. Click on the link for more information.

ACT - The American College Testing program offers an achievement test, which measures knowledge and skills in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science Reasoning, and an optional Writing section. Many colleges accept this test as a part of their admissions process. Click the link for more information.

PSSA – The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment is designed to provide information about the quality of schools to parents, school districts, and the general public. 11^th grade students in our district take PSSA Reading, Writing, and Math tests. Click the link for more information.

ASVAB – The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a series of tests given to all juniors in our district. This test is used by the military to help place recruits in appropriate career paths. You need not be planning a military career to benefit from this test. The results give each student and excellent snapshot of themselves, as well as corresponding career choices. Click the link for more information.

DAT – All 8^th grade students in our district take the Differential Aptitude Test. This battery of tests measures your aptitude or potential to de well in several areas. This test also includes a Career Interest Survey, which matches student reported interests with aptitudes. Click the link for more information.

AP - Advanced Placement tests give students the opportunity to take a specific subject area exam with the possibility of receiving college credit based on their results. The tests are given in May. It is the decision of the college or university you attend whether to grant credit for AP Exam results. Click the link for more information.

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