College Admission Exams
Pre-ACT
The Pre-ACT is a standardized, curriculum-based, multiple-choice achievement test that includes four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science, reported on the same scale as the ACT. The Pre-Act is administered for free to all Sophomores.
The Pre-ACT is a standardized, curriculum-based, multiple-choice achievement test that includes four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science, reported on the same scale as the ACT. The Pre-Act is administered for free to all Sophomores.
PSAT
The PSAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that includes three sections: critical reading, mathematics and writing. The test provides practice for the SAT and allows students the opportunity to enter National Merit scholarship programs. Individual PSAT results are helpful for advising and counseling students. The PSAT is offered to all Sophomores and Juniors who wish to take the exam for a small fee.
The PSAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that includes three sections: critical reading, mathematics and writing. The test provides practice for the SAT and allows students the opportunity to enter National Merit scholarship programs. Individual PSAT results are helpful for advising and counseling students. The PSAT is offered to all Sophomores and Juniors who wish to take the exam for a small fee.
SAT vs. ACT
The SAT and ACT are two competing examinations for college entrance. Most schools will accept either an SAT or an ACT score BUT do not take that for granted! Check with the school you are considering to see what they want, either via the school's website or by calling the school's admissions department.
SAT vs. ACT Comparison
SAT
School Level: High
Subject/Type: College Entrance Exams
Required or Optional: Required by many colleges for admission
Who takes it?: High school students bound for colleges
What is it and why is it important?: The SAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test with three sections: critical reading, mathematics, and writing. The SAT assesses skills students need to be successful in college.
How are results used?: Results are used by high schools for advising and counseling students, by WCPSS for evaluating instructional effectiveness and planning curriculum, and by colleges and universities to make decisions regarding admissions, scholarships and loans, course placement, and academic advising.
Apex High does not administer the SAT.
Test Dates
ACT
School Level: High
Subject/Type: College Entrance Exams
Required or Optional? Required by state
Who takes it? Students in Grade 11
What is it and why is it important? The ACT is a standardized, curriculum-based, multiple-choice achievement test that includes four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The ACT writing test is optional. The ACT assesses skills and knowledge that are important for success in college.
How are results used? Results are used by high schools for advising and counseling students, by WCPSS for evaluating instructional effectiveness and planning curriculum, and by colleges and universities to make decisions regarding admissions, scholarships and loans, and course placement. Results are also used as part of the state’s high school accountability framework.
Test Dates
ACT TEST PREP
ACT English practice test questions
ACT Math practice test questions
ACT Reading practice test questions
ACT Science practice test questions
ACT Writing sample essays
The SAT and ACT are two competing examinations for college entrance. Most schools will accept either an SAT or an ACT score BUT do not take that for granted! Check with the school you are considering to see what they want, either via the school's website or by calling the school's admissions department.
SAT vs. ACT Comparison
SAT
School Level: High
Subject/Type: College Entrance Exams
Required or Optional: Required by many colleges for admission
Who takes it?: High school students bound for colleges
What is it and why is it important?: The SAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test with three sections: critical reading, mathematics, and writing. The SAT assesses skills students need to be successful in college.
How are results used?: Results are used by high schools for advising and counseling students, by WCPSS for evaluating instructional effectiveness and planning curriculum, and by colleges and universities to make decisions regarding admissions, scholarships and loans, course placement, and academic advising.
Apex High does not administer the SAT.
Test Dates
ACT
School Level: High
Subject/Type: College Entrance Exams
Required or Optional? Required by state
Who takes it? Students in Grade 11
What is it and why is it important? The ACT is a standardized, curriculum-based, multiple-choice achievement test that includes four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The ACT writing test is optional. The ACT assesses skills and knowledge that are important for success in college.
How are results used? Results are used by high schools for advising and counseling students, by WCPSS for evaluating instructional effectiveness and planning curriculum, and by colleges and universities to make decisions regarding admissions, scholarships and loans, and course placement. Results are also used as part of the state’s high school accountability framework.
Test Dates
ACT TEST PREP
ACT English practice test questions
ACT Math practice test questions
ACT Reading practice test questions
ACT Science practice test questions
ACT Writing sample essays
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
AP examinations are administered at the high school level in May of each year. AP exams can qualify students for credit at different colleges and universities depending on the performance level of the student in each individual exam.
AP examinations are administered at the high school level in May of each year. AP exams can qualify students for credit at different colleges and universities depending on the performance level of the student in each individual exam.
