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PSAT

9th, 10th, and 11th grade students at NHHS are eligible to take the PSAT. It is offered on October 18th, 2006. The test lasts approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. We encourage students to take the PSAT each year as it provides practice for the SAT. During the junior year, students’ scores may also act to qualifying them for National Merit Scholarship Program competitions, National Achievement Scholarship Program for Black Students, and National Hispanic Recognition Program.

The PSAT provides critical reading, math, and writing skills practice. Each section is scored on a 20 – 80 scale. In December, each student will receive a Student Score Report which has their scores and useful diagnostic information and suggestions for improvement. Colleges DO NOT receive or use PSAT score.

All testing accommodations for students with disabilities must be approved by the College Board before the test administration. Eligibility forms are available in the counseling office and must be completed and returned to the College Board well in advance of the test. Please contact Jennifer Wall for more information.
SAT Reasoning Test

All 11th and 12 th grade students at NHHS are encouraged to take the SAT – regardless of they’re plans after high school. It is offered on Saturday mornings; seven times per year (see dates below). We recommend that they take it once during the spring or at the end of their junior year (preferably after they have completed Algebra II). If students are not satisfied with their scores, they make re-take the test as many times as they wish . The SAT is 3 hours and 45 minutes long.

The SAT has a critical reading, math, and writing skills section. Each section is scored on a 200 – 800 scale. The highest possible score is 2400, although many colleges still only use only the critical reading and math scores when determining admission requirements, thus the highest possible score is a 1600.

To register for the SAT Reasoning Test, students are strongly encouraged to do so on-line at www.collegeboard.com . The counseling office also has paper registration forms available. The current registration fee is $41.50. Some students may be eligible for a fee waiver – please see your counselor for details.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

All testing accommodations for students with disabilities must be approved by the College Board before the test administration. Eligibility forms are available in the counseling office and must be completed and returned to the College Board well in advance of the test. Please contact your Jennifer Wall for more information.
SAT Subject Tests

Competitive colleges/universities may require students to take one or more SAT Subject Tests. There are 21 tests covering core subjects in five areas: English, history, mathematics, the sciences, and languages. Each test is 1 hour and primarily multiple-choice, curriculum-based assessments of knowledge and skills in particular subject areas. We recommend that students needing to take a SAT Subject Test(s) do so immediately following the successful completion (B or higher) of the Honors or AP course in that area.

There is a great deal of variability in the requirements of colleges and universities, so it is the responsibility of the student to research the most up-to-date information. Please see your counselor for additional information.

Students many take up to 3 SAT Subject Tests on the same day, but they may not take the SAT Reasoning Test and the Subject Test(s) on the same day. To register for the SAT Subject Test, students are strongly encouraged to do so on-line at www.collegeboard.com. The counseling office also has paper registration forms available. The current registration fee is $17 basic registration, $18 language test, $8 all other subject tests. Some students may be eligible for a fee waiver – please see your counselor for details.

2008 – 2009 SAT dates

2008 – 2009 ACT dates

The ACT is a national college admission examination accepted by virtually all colleges/universities. It contains four curriculum-based tests that measure academic achievement in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and sciences as well as an optional, but recommended Writing Test. It is recommended for 11th and 12th grade students. It is offered on Saturday mornings, 5 times per year, and is just over 4 hours long.

English: 45 minutes, Math: 60 minutes, Reading: 35 minutes, Science: 35 minutes, Writing: 30 minutes (optional)

The SAT is traditionally thought of as a test that measures your critical-thinking skills, testing your ability to analyze and solve problems in math, reading, and writing. The ACT is considered a more curriculum-based test, sine it tests your academic preparedness for college by calling on information you have learned in your high school coursework. Speak with your counselor for more information.
Each section of the ACT is scored on a scale of 1 – 36, and a composite, which is the average of all four tests, is also on a scale of 1-36. For example, a student who scored a composite ACT of 22 might compare her scores to the SAT equivalent range of 1020 - 1050.

To register for the ACT, students are strongly encouraged to do so on-line at www.act.org. The counseling office also has paper registration forms available. The current registration fee is $43 w/the writing section, or $29 w/out writing. Some students may be eligible for a fee waiver – please see your counselor for details.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

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