Testing: PSAT, SAT I & II, ACT, AP

Colleges and scholarship sponsors evaluate the ability and achievement of prospective students by using five different tests. They are as follows:

1. PSAT/NMSQT
   This practice test helps prepare students for taking the SAT test. FRA students take the PSAT during the fall of 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. The PSAT given in the fall of the junior year is also used as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The selection index total of SAT verbal math and writing scores determine National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students.
2. SAT
   The Scholastic Aptitude Test is a three-hour, objective question test designed to measure the ability of students to do college work. The test produces a verbal and a mathematic score. Students take the SAT twice during the spring of junior year and once during the fall of senior year.
3. ACT
   Some colleges require that applicants use the American College Testing program. The ACT is divided into four tests which measure general educational development: English usage, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. The test takes 3.5 hours to complete. FRA students take the ACT twice during the spring of junior year and once during the fall of senior year.
4. SAT IIs
   These one-hour tests measure the student achievement in a particular subject, such as English/writing, foreign language, history, mathematics, or science. Most, but not all, subject areas will have a related SAT II test; some disciplines offer tests in more than one level. One to three SAT II tests can be taken on a test date. Colleges often require both writing and mathematics and many will ask for other specific tests. Check closely to be sure you complete the tests required by the college of your choice.
5. Advanced Placement Tests
   Technically, AP exams are not used in the college admission process. However, colleges are very aware of which students are enrolled in AP classes. Good scores on AP exams can make a difference. These exams are given in May and cover college-level material in a specific course. These exams require extensive academic preparation. Exams are graded on a scale of 0 to 5, and a score of 3 or above may earn credit and advanced standing in college.

See how the ACT and the SAT compare.

Online Registration for the SAT and ACT

Online registration for SAT: www.collegeboard.com

Online registration for ACT: www.act.org

FRA's Registration Number is 431-668

Contact our college counselors if they can be of assistance:
June Barnes 331-6808 ext. 358
Director of College Counseling
barnesj@franklinroadacademy.com

Susan Baughman 331-6808 ext.320
Assistant College Counselor
baughmans@franklinroadacademy.com