College Testing
PSAT/SAT and ACT
PSAT/SAT:
- Duration: 3 hrs. 50 mins.
- Cost: $68 (includes Essay)
- Three sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing and Essay (total possible score-2400)
- Website: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
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
- Duration: 3 hrs. 30 mins.
- Cost:
- $68 without writing
- $93 with writing
- Four sections: English, Math, Reading and Science Reasoning (total possible score-36)
- No points deducted for incorrect answers (So go ahead and answer ALL questions!)
- Website: http://www.actstudent.or
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:
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 October 15th, 2025.
TOEFL
TOEFL
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): www.ets.org/toefl
- Scores MUST be sent to colleges directly from testing agency (www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org)
- Some schools no longer require admissions tests. A list of these schools can be found at www.fairtest.org. Double check with each school to be sure!