Testing
PSAT/SAT and ACT
PSAT/SAT:
Please visit this website for more information about the PSAT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests: http://sat.collegeboard.org/
Recommended Testing Schedule for the SAT:
All students are recommended to take the PSAT in October of their Sophomore and again their Junior year. It gives practice for the SAT without the cost of the SAT and without colleges ever receiving the scores. It is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Program.
We recommend students take the SAT at least twice, once during the Spring of their Junior Year, and again in the Fall of their Senior Year. Many colleges are currently SAT-optional, meaning students can apply and choose whether or not to submit their scores. We recommend checking each the colleges to which you are applying to verify their testing requirements. Colleges have reported that students who do not submit SAT scores are not at a disadvantage when admissions decisions are made.
ACT
Please visit this website for more information about the ACT http://www.actstudent.org
Also, for a list of differences between the SAT and ACT, please visit this website: http://www.studypoint.com/ed/act-vs-sat/
Test Prep Links:
MIT Academic Teaching Initiative - SAT Preparation Program
College Board - SAT Practice and Preparation
AP
Advanced Placement Testing Links
College Board: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
Testing Dates: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates
AP Exam Sign Up
You can sign up online for the exam using the AP Exam Sign Up form or you can pay in-person. Please contact Andree Pierre-Paul (aPierrePaul@medford.k12.ma.us or 781-393-2319) to arrange for in-person payment at MHS with cash or a money order. The cost of the exam this year is $99. If you are experiencing financial difficulties and may need support with the exams, please connect with your school counselor. Payment must be received by November 1st, 2024.
TOEFL
TOEFL
For information about the TOEFL exam (for students whose first language is not English), please visit this website: http://www.ets.org/toefl/