College Entrance Exams

PSAT/NMSQT: (Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is administered nationally in October to juniors and sophomores. Juniors who take the test can qualify with their scores for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

SAT: (Scholastic Aptitude Test):

An admissions test is required by most 4-year colleges the SAT is one of the test students can take. This test, in particular, is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The test measures the material below:

Mathematical ability
Critical reading
Writing

SAT Subject Test:

There is 20 SAT Subject Test in 5 general areas:

English
History
Languages
Mathematics
Science

The subject test will test the knowledge of a given area. The tests are given six times a year on the same day of the SAT.

To learn more about the SAT Subject test visit The College Board Website.

ACT (American College Test):

An admissions test is required by most 4-year colleges the ACT is one of the test students can take. This test, in particular, is 3 hours. The test measures the material below:

English
Mathematical ability
Reading
Science
Writing (optional) – CSU, UC and many private and out-of-state colleges require this (it’s important to see if the colleges you are applying to require the written portion of the test)

AP (Advanced Placement):

AP exams are given in May. Scoring a 3, 4 or 5 will often enable a student to receive college credit.

Changes to ACT/SAT Testing Accommodations

Beginning January, 2019, SRVUSD will no longer process student requests for accommodations on the SAT or ACT. This decision was made for a variety of reasons including the lack of space, availability of resources/proctors, and counselors’ time. Additionally, students who request and receive accommodations for school-based testing (e.g. students who test over multiple days) will be tested at the student’s school site. Students will still be able to request and receive accommodations on those exams. However, parents and students will now be submitting these requests directly to the College Board (SAT) and/or ACT. Please see below for additional information and instructions.

Feel free to contact the testing coordinator at your school site for assistance:

DVHS: Carrie Fox (cfox@srvusd.net) or Rajni Nijjer (rnijjer@srvusd.net)

CHS: For students with a 504, please contact the student’s counselor and for students with an IEP, please contact the case manager

SRVHS: For students with a 504, please contact the student’s counselor and for students with an IEP, please contact the case manager

MVHS: For students with a 504, please contact the student’s counselor and for students with an IEP, please contact the case manager

SAT Testing Accommodations Process (SAT Testing)

The College Board administers the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and Advanced Placement Exams.

Who is eligible to receive SAT testing accommodations?

Student has a documented disability
Participation in a College Board exam is impacted
Requested accommodation is needed
Accommodation is received and currently being used on school tests

Please see SAT Eligibility for additional details.

How can I submit a request for testing accommodations?

Download and print the Student Eligibility Form (Tips on Completing the Student Eligibility Form).
Complete the Student Eligibility Form and send to College Board SSD:

College Board SSD Program

P.O. Box 7504

London, KY

40742-7504

Please see Requesting SAT Accommodations for additional details. Note that appropriate documentation must accompany the Student Eligibility Form (Providing Appropriate Documentation). Hint: Request accommodations early as it may take up to 7 weeks for approval.

How will I know if the accommodations were approved?

All students who have approved accommodations will be sent a letter with a seven-digit SSD Eligibility Number. This number is printed on the student’s decision and eligibility letters. Use this number when registering for the exam (Exam Registration Information).

How do I find a testing center?

If the students would have traditionally qualified for site-based testing (e.g. testing over multiple days), call College Board at 212.713.8333 to request a testing center. Hint: Call early to get the best results!

ACT Testing Accommodations Process (ACT Testing)

Who is eligible to receive ACT testing accommodations?

Please see Eligibility for additional details.

How can I submit a request for ACT testing accommodations?

Create or log into your ACT account (ACT Web Account Login).
Call ACT Test Accommodations line @ 319-337-1332 and request to have an accommodations request form sent to your email.
Complete the form and send it to ACT along with supporting documents.
You will receive an email indicating whether or not the accommodations were approved or denied.
Once the accommodations are approved, call ACT and they will attempt to locate a testing center.