SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.
Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you — the place where you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. But SAT scores are just one of many factors that colleges consider when making their admission decisions. High school grades are also very important. In fact, the combination of high school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in college
Register for the SAT at sat.collegeboard.com/register
Prepare for the SAT with practice questions at sat.collegeboard.com/practice
SAT Health and Safety Note: Please note that students must follow the current health and safety plan for the facility where they are taking the SAT. You may view the current Burton Adventist Academy Health and Safety Plan here.
ACT – American College Testing
The ACT® test assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay
Register and prepare for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
PSAT
Juniors are required to sit for the PSAT, and only a junior can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. However, your freshman or sophomore student is strongly encouraged to take the test. Taking the test during the freshman or sophomore years will not count against the student, rather, it will give your student practice and information regarding strengths, weakness and areas where improvement is needed. The PSAT offers exposure to the SAT test format and content. The PSAT is only given once a year in October.
About PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It’s a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT/NMSQT measures
Critical reading skills
Math problem-solving skills
Writing skills
My College QuickStart is an online college and career planning kit available free of charge to all students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. It is personalized based on your test performance and is a valuable part of your PSAT/NMSQT experience. You will need a College Board website account and the access code printed on your PSAT/NMSQT paper score report.