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PSAT/SAT Testing Timeline
Shorecrest's School Code is 102026
This timeline is designed as a general overview for the SAT/PSAT
testing sequence (Advanced Placement examinations, usually taken
in May, are not included here). Prior to the test dates, correspondence
from the College Counseling Office will be posted on ebytes and
sent home to parents and students. For exact test dates and registration
deadlines, please go to SAT
Dates and Deadlines
PSAT (Preliminary SAT): A practice test consisting
of three sections - Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing.
These scores are NOT sent to the colleges. The PSAT is designed
as a teaching tool to help students begin to understand their testing
strengths and weaknesses. Students are registered for the PSAT
by Shorecrest.
SAT Reasoning Test: The SAT Reasoning Test is a three-hour and twenty minute,
primarily multiple-choice test measures Critical Reading, Writing
and Mathematics skills that students have developed over time. A
twenty-five minute essay is also incorporated into the Writing
section. Most colleges require SAT Reasoning Test scores for admission. Students
must register for this test on their own. Registration booklets
are available in the College Counseling office. Students can also
register online via the College Board’s web site: http://www.collegeboard.com
SAT Subject Test: SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily
multiple-choice tests that measure a student's knowledge of particular
subjects and his/her ability to apply that knowledge. Many private
colleges require or recommend one or more SAT Subject Tests for admission. Most
public universities do not require SAT Subject Tests. Students
usually take the SAT Subject Tests in early June. Students must register
for this test on their own. Registration booklets are available
in the College Counseling office. Students can also register on-line
via the College Board’s web site: http://www.collegeboard.com
Grade 9
Grade 10
- PSAT: October
- SAT Subject Test: Chemistry (June test date)
- Recommended for students in Honors Chemistry
- Regular Chemistry: See teacher for a recommendation
- SAT Subject Test: Math IC (June)
- Recommended for students in Honors Algebra II
- SAT Subject Test: World History (June)
- Recommended for students in AP World History
Please
note that most students take their SAT II’s during their
Junior year, therefore, do not worry if you are not recommended
for SAT II’s in 10th grade according to the above criteria.
Grade 11
- PSAT (October)
- SAT Reasoning Test (Recommended test dates: January, March, or May)
- SAT Subject Test (June test date)
- SAT Subject Test Testing options: (students may register
for up to 3 subject tests)
- Biology: Recommended for students in Honors Biology
- Regular Biology: See teacher for a recommendation
- Languages: French, Latin, Spanish (recommended for students
at the IV Honors level or higher)
- Literature: Recommended for all students completing 11th grade
English
- Math IC: Recommended for students in Precalculus, Algebra II
or Algebra III
- Math IIC: Recommended for students in Honors Precalculus
- Physics: Recommended for students in AP Physics
- US History: Recommended for all students completing US History
Grade 12
- SAT Reasoning Test * (October)
- SAT Subject Test* (November) *If
necessary
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