High School

Testing

By Kerri Thorne

June 28, 2007

Student Testing

It is not too soon for your son/daughter to begin the planning process for their future. Even though college, post-secondary training, or a full-time job may seem remote right now, students definitely should not wait until their senior year to start making post-secondary plans.

The process begins with testing. The following tests will assist your son/daughter in getting information necessary to make good decisions for high school and their career to follow.

PLAN - 10^th Grade:

All 10th graders are required to take the PLAN test. The PLAN consists of four sections: 1) To evaluate their present academic skills and abilities 2) To evaluate their interests 3) To evaluate their study skills, and 4) To develop goals based on their unique needs and plans. The PLAN test is given in the fall semester.

American College Test (ACT) - Grades 11 and 12 (Cost $29.00):

All colleges and universities and some community colleges require incoming freshmen to take one of two entrance examinations, the ACT or the SAT. Most schools in Nebraska prefer the ACT; however, they will accept either. This test is given five to six times a year. Registration packets are available in the Guidance Office and students are asked to mail these on their own or they may apply online at www.actstudent.org. We have found if you have registered once by paper, the online version is much faster to re-register for future tests.

ACT PLUS Writing -Grades 11 & 12 (Cost $43.00):

This is a NEWER option that has been added to the ACT test. Some colleges are requiring this test. Students will need to check with their school choice to see if they need to take it. Students can also check the College Handbook in the guidance office for college requirements.

ACT TEST DATES 2006-07:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Nov. 3 TEST DATE - Dec. 9

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Jan. 5 TEST DATE - Feb. 10

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - Grades 11 & 12 (Cost $29.50):

This test is usually required for students planning to attend a college on either coast or the Southwest. A new version with a writing section added will replace the former SAT test. It is not optional like the ACT writing assessment. This test is also given several times a year. We encourage juniors to take this or the ACT test on the April or June test date(s). (Juniors may not be far enough along in math or science classes to recommend taking the test earlier.)

Asset Test - Grades 10-12 (No Fee):

This test is available at York High School in the fall and spring for sophomores, juniors,and seniors who plan to attend a Nebraska community college, both academic junior colleges and technical colleges.

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT)

Offered to selected 10^th & 11^th Grades (Cost $11.50):

This test measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities important to doing college work.It gives a forecast SAT score and helps to identify National Merit Scholarship winners. The national test date for the PSAT test is Wednesday, Oct. 12^th.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) - Grades 10-12 (No Fee):

This test was developed to motivate students to learn more about themselves and occupations they might find rewarding.

The program can help the student see how their interests, abilities, and personal preferences match civilian and military career opportunities.The ASVAB test will be given on Tuesday, December 5^th.

TERRA NOVA - 9^th & 11^th Grade: This test will not be given for the year 2006-07.

PLAN TEST

Sophomore Schedule - Testing will be in the Library

Students are divided into 4 groups alphabetically

November1 -2 Sessions

Periods 1- 4

A - E

NOTE: If students finish early they will report to 4th period.

Periods 5-7

F - K

NOTE: Students will be finished around 3:30.

When students are not testing, they will report to their regular classes.

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