Standardized Testing Resources
PSAT UPDATE: Due to the changes in how PSAT testing is conducted, the rules surrounding PSAT testing, and the difficulty we have had the past two years in attempting to secure a testing location, LCHEA will no longer be assisting in facilitating PSATs. Moving forward, parents who wish to have their children take the PSAT will need to make arrangements on their own.
Iowa & Stanford Testing
Iowa & Stanford Testing
Iowa & Stanford Testing (click here for more info)
Find a local BJU Certified Tester to test your child using the Iowa Standardized Test or the Stanford Standardize Test.
Iowa & Stanford Testing (click here for more info)
Find a local BJU Certified Tester to test your child using the Iowa Standardized Test or the Stanford Standardize Test.
Iowa & Stanford Testing
Practice Tests (click here for more info)
This site allows students to find information, register, take practice tests, sign up for an email newsletter, etc.
Practice Tests (click here for more info)
This site allows students to find information, register, take practice tests, sign up for an email newsletter, etc.
Pre ACT/ACT
Pre ACT/ACT
PreACT Info (click here for more info)
The Pre-ACT is available and information can be found on the website https://www.act.org. It is administered by high schools. I am not aware of any high schools in SC that do administer this test. I just wanted you to know it exists and if you are interested in the test, you can learn more on the website and by contacting your local high school guidance counselor. According to the website, it allows a student to practice using a shortened version of the ACT.
PreACT Info (click here for more info)
The Pre-ACT is available and information can be found on the website https://www.act.org. It is administered by high schools. I am not aware of any high schools in SC that do administer this test. I just wanted you to know it exists and if you are interested in the test, you can learn more on the website and by contacting your local high school guidance counselor. According to the website, it allows a student to practice using a shortened version of the ACT.
Pre ACT/ACT
ACT (click here for more info)
The website is https://www.act.org. There is information for parents and students and counselors. Since you are your school's counselor and you can sign up for information and use the tools provided for counselors. I do recommend reviewing the information provided for counselors. However, I am the only person who can order testing materials and information including fee waivers. The online Counselor's Tool Kit has helpful resources to help you guide your student. There are resources by class that provide lists of what to do when for sophomores, juniors and seniors. You can sign up for the Counselor's Newsletter and you can download the Counselor's Guide. the current guide is for this past school year so you will want to check the Counselor's Tool Kit in a few months for updated information on test dates and test prep. This page has a list of the test dates and deadlines for 2019 - 2020. Free test prep is available to all students through the ACT Academy. This is a link to all the free test prep available from ACT https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html#free. It has links to free webinars, a free pdf study guide, question of the day and practice tests for each subject. Additional test prep through ACT/KAPLAN can be purchased. If a student qualifies for a fee waiver, some of the additional test prep is free. Free ACT practice tests can also be found on the Prep Scholar website. To find out if your student qualifies for a fee waiver review the information on this flyer. Once again, this information is for the 2018 - 2019 school year but the general information remains the same. If your student qualifies and plans to take the ACT this year, even if it is in the spring, please let me know so I can order one now.
ACT (click here for more info)
The website is https://www.act.org. There is information for parents and students and counselors. Since you are your school's counselor and you can sign up for information and use the tools provided for counselors. I do recommend reviewing the information provided for counselors. However, I am the only person who can order testing materials and information including fee waivers. The online Counselor's Tool Kit has helpful resources to help you guide your student. There are resources by class that provide lists of what to do when for sophomores, juniors and seniors. You can sign up for the Counselor's Newsletter and you can download the Counselor's Guide. the current guide is for this past school year so you will want to check the Counselor's Tool Kit in a few months for updated information on test dates and test prep. This page has a list of the test dates and deadlines for 2019 - 2020. Free test prep is available to all students through the ACT Academy. This is a link to all the free test prep available from ACT https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html#free. It has links to free webinars, a free pdf study guide, question of the day and practice tests for each subject. Additional test prep through ACT/KAPLAN can be purchased. If a student qualifies for a fee waiver, some of the additional test prep is free. Free ACT practice tests can also be found on the Prep Scholar website. To find out if your student qualifies for a fee waiver review the information on this flyer. Once again, this information is for the 2018 - 2019 school year but the general information remains the same. If your student qualifies and plans to take the ACT this year, even if it is in the spring, please let me know so I can order one now.
Pre ACT/ACT
Deadlines for ACT (click here for more info)
This page for educators that has many helpful links. You cannot gain access to score reports but you can find links for test dates and deadlines, concordance tables that compare the old and new SAT or the ACT and SAT test scores, information on fee waivers, and more.
Deadlines for ACT (click here for more info)
This page for educators that has many helpful links. You cannot gain access to score reports but you can find links for test dates and deadlines, concordance tables that compare the old and new SAT or the ACT and SAT test scores, information on fee waivers, and more.
PSAT & SAT
PSAT & SAT
Official Test Prep PSAT & SAT (click here for more info)
The official test prep practice page.
Official Test Prep PSAT & SAT (click here for more info)
The official test prep practice page.
PSAT & SAT
Practice Tests (click here for more info)
The College Board has partnered with Kahn Academy to offer free test prep. Students can access full-length practice tests.
Practice Tests (click here for more info)
The College Board has partnered with Kahn Academy to offer free test prep. Students can access full-length practice tests.
PSAT & SAT
Register for PSAT (click for more info)
Information can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10.The PSAT is created by the College Board but homeschooled students usually register through their local high school. Some support groups or co-ops do offer PSAT testing to their members. Most schools do not charge for the test but you will need to contact their guidance office now because they order the test in the spring or summer. Each school has their own process. You may be able to find a private school that will allow your student to take the test with their students. Each school sets their policies and decides if they will accept a homeschooled student to be tested. The test is usually administered on the third Wednesday of October, but there is an alternate and Saturday test option. I don't know any schools that use the Saturday or alternate test day so if you want to use one of those options, you will have to do some research. The test is generally administered in 10th grade as a practice test and 11th grade to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship (NMS). Some students take the test in other grades to qualify for programs like Duke TIP and SC Junior Scholars. If for some reason your student is not able to take the PSAT, SAT test scores can often be used. One test prep program actually recommends that students take the SAT in the fall before they take the PSAT! I don't know if that is wise or not. Dates and deadlines can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/k12-educators/psat-nmsqt-dates. June 28th is an important deadline for ordering so if you have not contacted your school, you may want to do that today.
Register for PSAT (click for more info)
Information can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10.The PSAT is created by the College Board but homeschooled students usually register through their local high school. Some support groups or co-ops do offer PSAT testing to their members. Most schools do not charge for the test but you will need to contact their guidance office now because they order the test in the spring or summer. Each school has their own process. You may be able to find a private school that will allow your student to take the test with their students. Each school sets their policies and decides if they will accept a homeschooled student to be tested. The test is usually administered on the third Wednesday of October, but there is an alternate and Saturday test option. I don't know any schools that use the Saturday or alternate test day so if you want to use one of those options, you will have to do some research. The test is generally administered in 10th grade as a practice test and 11th grade to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship (NMS). Some students take the test in other grades to qualify for programs like Duke TIP and SC Junior Scholars. If for some reason your student is not able to take the PSAT, SAT test scores can often be used. One test prep program actually recommends that students take the SAT in the fall before they take the PSAT! I don't know if that is wise or not. Dates and deadlines can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/k12-educators/psat-nmsqt-dates. June 28th is an important deadline for ordering so if you have not contacted your school, you may want to do that today.
PSAT & SAT
Register for the SAT (click here for more info)
Information on the SAT. Your student will need to create an account and you may want to create one as well.
Register for the SAT (click here for more info)
Information on the SAT. Your student will need to create an account and you may want to create one as well.
PSAT & SAT
Deadlines for SAT (click here for more info)
This page for educators that has many helpful links. You cannot gain access to score reports but you can find links for test dates and deadlines, concordance tables that compare the old and new SAT or the ACT and SAT test scores, information on fee waivers, and more.
Deadlines for SAT (click here for more info)
This page for educators that has many helpful links. You cannot gain access to score reports but you can find links for test dates and deadlines, concordance tables that compare the old and new SAT or the ACT and SAT test scores, information on fee waivers, and more.
Other Testing
Other Testing Options
Classical Learning Test (click here for more info)
Information on the Classical Learning Test can be found at https://www.cltexam.com. I have no experience with this exam. All information is provided directly to the student or parent and school counselors are not involved in the process. There is a CLT8 and a CLT 10 as well. The CLT is an online test; it is of much shorter duration; and the student gets same day results. It is not accepted at all colleges. The website does have links to everything you need to know including what colleges accept test scores and practice tests.
Classical Learning Test (click here for more info)
Information on the Classical Learning Test can be found at https://www.cltexam.com. I have no experience with this exam. All information is provided directly to the student or parent and school counselors are not involved in the process. There is a CLT8 and a CLT 10 as well. The CLT is an online test; it is of much shorter duration; and the student gets same day results. It is not accepted at all colleges. The website does have links to everything you need to know including what colleges accept test scores and practice tests.
Test Facilitator Info
Test Facilitator info
Test Prep Info for Facilitators & Educators (click here for more info)
Counselor information on using test prep
Test Prep Info for Facilitators & Educators (click here for more info)
Counselor information on using test prep
Test Facilitator info
Workshops and Webinars (click here for more info)
There are also free counselor workshops and webinars that you can attend to learn more about the tests
Workshops and Webinars (click here for more info)
There are also free counselor workshops and webinars that you can attend to learn more about the tests