PURPOSE

• THE PSAT familiarizes students with the format, structure, and content of the SAT, helping them prepare for the official college entrance exam.
• The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
• The ASVAB helps identify individuals with the aptitude for different military jobs and determines if they meet the minimum qualifications for enlistment.

Who Takes It

• The PSAT is primarily taken by sophomores.
• The PSAT/NMSQT is usually taken by juniors in the fall.
• The ASVAB is administered to students in grades 10-12, military applicants, and those interested in career exploration

PURPOSE

• SAT is an aptitude test designed to assess skills needed for college success.
• ACT is a standardized achievement test to evaluate students’ academic readiness for higher education.

• SAT: High School Juniors and Seniors
• ACT: High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

PURPOSE

• Measure a student's mastery of college-level coursework taken during high school
• Enable high school students to earn college credit or advanced placement in college courses

• High school students who have taken an AP course or who want to demonstrate mastery of college level coursework