PSAT/NMSQT TEST (11 TH GRADE & QUALIFIED 10 TH GRADERS ) (P RE -SAT)
The PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test . It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT I: Reasoning Test. It also gives juniors a chance to qualify for National Merit Scholarship Corporation's
(NMSC) scholarship programs. Sophomores who have completed geometry can take this test for practice.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures: Reading skills
Math problem-solving skills
Writing and Language skills
The PSAT/NMSQT is administered in October each year at Bainbridge High School and all juniors will be automatically registered to take the test. Cost is approximately $18 for sophomores. Once registered, students will receive a booklet containing examples of all types of questions found on the test.
ASVAB – A RMED S ERVICES V OCATIONAL A PTITUDE B ATTERY
C AREER E XPLORATION P ROGRAM ( GRADES 10-12)
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program , sponsored by the Department of Defense, is a three-hour vocational aptitude battery consisting of eight short tests. The objective is to give students the knowledge to assist them in determining which careers are potentially most suitable for them to pursue. The ASVAB is open to students in grades 10-12 and is FREE. There is no military obligation for those taking the ASVAB. The test is usually given during school hours in October. Results are usually available within 14 days. Students then compare their scores against necessary ability levels of over four hundred occupations and Mr. Mike Anderson is available to answer any questions. Students interested in taking the ASVAB should contact their counselor in late September.
A.P. (A DVANCED P LACEMENT ) E XAMS
BHS offers 15 Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Calculus AB & BC,
Statistics, Computer Science, English Literature, European History, U.S. Government & Politics, Psychology, Computer Science
Principles, Economics, Spanish Language and Studio Art. High school teachers who follow curriculum guides established by college faculty through the College Board Advancement Program teach these courses. Students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the national exam in May (approx. $95). Expectations for academic performance, behavior, maturity and time commitments are at the college level. Parents and students should expect more reading and homework and expect to be evaluated as a college student.
C OLLEGE E NTRANCE E XAMS
SAT I (Reasoning Test), SAT II (Subject Test) and ACT Test
The SAT I and ACT are both widely-used college admissions tests. Many colleges accept either one, but there are a few schools who require one or the other. It is the student’s responsibility to know which test his/her prospective college requires.
The SAT: College Board is launching a redesigned SAT beginning with the March, 2016 administration. It will include three sections; reading, writing and language and math. The SAT assesses how well a student analyzes and solves problem .
The SAT II: Subject Tests show colleges a student’s mastery of specific subjects, such as English, history, math, science, and foreign language. Colleges can use the Subject Test scores to: make admission decisions, help determine how well prepared the student is for college programs, place students in freshman or higher-level course work, and/or advise students on course selection. SAT II tests must be taken on a different test date than the SAT I. Learn more about these tests, test dates and registration at:
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The ACT Assessment is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. The ACT now offers an optional writing test. Students are encouraged to take this optional test as some colleges will require it as a part of the admissions criteria.
Learn more about this test, dates the test is offered, and registration at: www.actstudent.org
The BHS Counseling Department recommends that college entrance tests be taken in spring of the junior year and/or October or
November in the senior year. All testing should be completed by the December test dates in the senior year.
Revised 3/15