Testing

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams offer opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school. These rigorous assessments cover specific subjects and allow you to showcase your mastery of college-level material. Scoring well on AP or IB exams can demonstrate your readiness for advanced coursework and potentially earn you college credits or advanced placement at participating colleges and universities.

College Entrance Tests

In this section, we will delve into the different types of standardized tests, their formats, and the key skills they assess. These tests, such as the SAT, ACT, and other subject-specific exams, help colleges evaluate your readiness for higher education and compare your performance with that of other students. While they are just one aspect of your application, performing well on these tests can enhance your college prospects and potentially open doors to scholarship opportunities.

When it comes to choosing between the SAT and ACT, it's important to know that both tests are widely recognized and accepted by all colleges. They are standardized tests that many high schoolers take as part of their college applications. The cost and time commitment for both exams are about the same. Both tests have sections on English and math. However, the ACT has an extra section on science. The SAT's highest score is 1600, while the ACT's highest score is 36, and you can find online resources to help you compare the scores. To give yourself the best chance, it's a good idea to take both tests, either through practice tests or the real thing, and then focus on studying and retaking the test where you did better. This way, you can show your strengths and improve your scores, which could make a noticeable difference in your college applications.

It's important to remember that standardized tests are not the sole measure of your abilities or potential for success. They are just one tool among many that colleges use to evaluate applicants. Your academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, personal essays and letters of recommendation also play significant roles in the admissions process.

Community College Placement Exam

Military Placement Exam 

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), is used by the military to determine whether you can enlist and to match you with a suitable career path in the armed forces. The ASVAB reveals areas of strength and ability in math, science, reading comprehension and mechanical knowledge. Taking the test is one of the first steps before you enlist.