Testing
ASVAB
The ASVAB is an 8 part test given by the United States military, and while it "was originally designed to predict future academic and occupational success in military occupations" it is presently an excellent measure of what career areas students have current skills in. The ASVAB is a good tool to use in making plans and career choices. This test is given to the junior class.
PSAT-NMSQT Test - 10th and 11th graders - October 13th
What is it?
The PSAT-NMSQT acts as a practice SAT test and also as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition that students can only enter their junior year.
Why should students take the PSAT?
To practice for the SAT test in case they decide to take it later on.
To enter (as an 11th grader) or practice for (as 10th grader) the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
To gain FREE access to CollegeBoard’s My College Quickstart, a personalized online college planning kit, and MyRoad, a comprehensive major and career exploration tool that includes a personality profiler to help students find programs that fit their interests.
To identify which subjects they should consider taking Advanced Placement courses in because the PSAT acts as a predictor of success in gaining college credit in those courses.
Who should take the PSAT?
· High achieving juniors who want to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
· Students who want to know whether or not they are a good candidate for Advanced Placement classes.
· Students who are considering an out of state college that may only take SAT results.
· Students who want access to the college planning and search tools that CollegeBoard supplies after taking the test
How can 10th and 11th graders sign up?
Bring a check made out to Ashland High School for $18.00 to the Ashland High school guidance office by October 8th. Students are not guaranteed a testing seat after this date.
End of Course Exams (AIR test)
The Ohio Department of Education has created a student resource site for preparing for the AIR tests. Additional information may be found at the Ohio Department of Education's information for families and resources for families pages.
ACT - Registration available online
The ACT is one of most widely used college entrance exams. It is a good idea to take the ACT the first time in your junior year of high school, leaving time to take it again as a senior if you are not happy with your scores the first time. Students sign up for the ACT by registering online. The only exception to registering online is for the one free ACT test given to all juniors. We will register for that particular test only during a Junior Homeroom. More information is also available at http://www.actstudent.org/ . A list of ACT Test Dates may be viewed here. Students wishing to practice for the ACT may also pick up a practice test booklet in the guidance office. ACT offers an online prep class for those who are interested as well.
SAT- Registration available online
The SAT is another widely used college entrance exam. Be sure to check and see whether your college requires this test or not. Some out-of-state schools only accept SAT test results. SAT information and registration is available at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html. A list of SAT test dates may be viewed here.
The ASVAB is an 8 part test given by the United States military, and while it "was originally designed to predict future academic and occupational success in military occupations" it is presently an excellent measure of what career areas students have current skills in. The ASVAB is a good tool to use in making plans and career choices. This test is given to the junior class.
PSAT-NMSQT Test - 10th and 11th graders - October 13th
What is it?
The PSAT-NMSQT acts as a practice SAT test and also as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition that students can only enter their junior year.
Why should students take the PSAT?
To practice for the SAT test in case they decide to take it later on.
To enter (as an 11th grader) or practice for (as 10th grader) the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
To gain FREE access to CollegeBoard’s My College Quickstart, a personalized online college planning kit, and MyRoad, a comprehensive major and career exploration tool that includes a personality profiler to help students find programs that fit their interests.
To identify which subjects they should consider taking Advanced Placement courses in because the PSAT acts as a predictor of success in gaining college credit in those courses.
Who should take the PSAT?
· High achieving juniors who want to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
· Students who want to know whether or not they are a good candidate for Advanced Placement classes.
· Students who are considering an out of state college that may only take SAT results.
· Students who want access to the college planning and search tools that CollegeBoard supplies after taking the test
How can 10th and 11th graders sign up?
Bring a check made out to Ashland High School for $18.00 to the Ashland High school guidance office by October 8th. Students are not guaranteed a testing seat after this date.
End of Course Exams (AIR test)
The Ohio Department of Education has created a student resource site for preparing for the AIR tests. Additional information may be found at the Ohio Department of Education's information for families and resources for families pages.
ACT - Registration available online
The ACT is one of most widely used college entrance exams. It is a good idea to take the ACT the first time in your junior year of high school, leaving time to take it again as a senior if you are not happy with your scores the first time. Students sign up for the ACT by registering online. The only exception to registering online is for the one free ACT test given to all juniors. We will register for that particular test only during a Junior Homeroom. More information is also available at http://www.actstudent.org/ . A list of ACT Test Dates may be viewed here. Students wishing to practice for the ACT may also pick up a practice test booklet in the guidance office. ACT offers an online prep class for those who are interested as well.
SAT- Registration available online
The SAT is another widely used college entrance exam. Be sure to check and see whether your college requires this test or not. Some out-of-state schools only accept SAT test results. SAT information and registration is available at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html. A list of SAT test dates may be viewed here.
