Homeschooling through high school is a wonderful privilege, and I hope you enjoy it as much I have!
| Exams | Register | Take |
| PSAT: Practice for the SAT; opportunity to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. |
Local high school - call the guidance office to register. $10 fee. |
October of 11th grade (You can also do a practice run in 10th grade - this doesn't qualify for NMS.) |
| SAT I: General exam for admission - tests verbal and math skills. A 3-hour test, mostly multiple choice. This test will change in 2005, with a timed essay, more reading, and Algebra II skills added. |
www.collegeboard.com
$26 fee. The site is loaded with planning information for the entire college application process. |
Can take more than once, usually beginning in spring of 11th grade.
Offered at local high schools about 7 times during the school year. |
| ACT: Alternate general exam for admission. Tests English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. About 3 hours, all multiple choice. |
www.act.org
$25 fee. This site also features many planning helps, including career planning information. |
Can take more than once, usually beginning in spring of 11th grade. Offered at local high schools about 6 times during the school year. |
| SAT II: Subject-area tests (22 subjects available) that are used either for admissions or placement, depending on college policy. One hour, mostly multiple choice. |
www.collegeboard.com
$14 registration fee for up to three tests on one day, plus $7-12 for each test taken. |
Offered at local high schools about 6 times during the school year. Usually taken 11th or 12th grade. |
| AP: Subject-area tests for advanced-level knowledge. Many colleges grant college credit for a score of 3 or over. |
www.collegeboard.com
$78 fee per test. |
Offered at local high schools in May. Usually taken 11th or 12th grade. |
| CLEP: Subject-area exams. Many colleges grant 3-6 credits per exam. A 90-minute, computer-based exam. Mostly multiple choice. |
Local college - list on www.collegeboard.com. $50 per exam, plus a testing center fee of about $15. |
Offered throughout the year at colleges. No age limit, can be taken any time. |
| GED: This exam, administered to students over age 16, tests for 10th grade skills. Not recommended due to reputation as a "drop-out" test. |
Call your county school superintendent's office for information. $35 fee. |
Do not take unless an underage student must have it to qualify for federal financial aid. |
