PSAT (fall – 11th grade and interested 9th & 10th graders)
Preparation – PSAT Practice Test

ACT – national college admissions examination given (2017-18) on Saturdays: Sept. 9, Oct. 28, Dec. 9,Feb. 10, April 14, June 9, and July 14.  The Free ACT for Missouri Juniors Program has been cancelled due to state budget cuts.

SJCS Code = 262 919

It is recommended that students take the ACT or a full-length official practice test by early summer after their sophomore year. Then, use results to set target scores and devise a study plan to prepare for a test in the fall or winter of the junior year.

Writing Component: check with colleges you are interested in to determine if the written portion is Required, Suggested/Optional, or Not-Required.

*ACT College Readiness Benchmarks (SJCS ACT Excellence Recognition): English=18, Math=22, Reading=22, Science=23

Meeting these and a composite score of 26 or greater earn students an SJCS semester final exception.

*Standards of performance intended to predict a high probability of success in credit-bearing college courses.

  ACT Academy, FREE personalized practice
Preparing for the ACT
ACT Practice Questions
Online Complete ACT Practice Tests
Varsity Learning Tools

TerraNova (spring – K-11th grade)
SAT – accesses academic readiness for college
ASVAB – military service multiple-aptitude exam
ASVAB Power Practice – ask counselor for a copy
4Tests – free online practice tests (ACT, ASVAB & SAT)