Testing

ACT
A test used by colleges to assist them with the admissions process.  Juniors who plan on attending a four-year college are strongly encouraged to register for the ACT in either April or June.  This test is taken off campus.  www.actstudent.org/

ASVAB (Optional)
A test used by the US Armed Services for a job selection within the various branches of the military.  The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) does not obligate you to the military in any way.  The ASVAB is typically available to PHS Students in November.  Link to the ASVAB

PSAT
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a pre-test for the SAT.  Juniors register for this test in early October in the Counseling Office. Students who score very high on this assessment could be considered for a scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  Link for the PSAT test

SAT (Optional)
A test used by colleges for the admission process.  The SAT test may be necessary for some students who plan on applying to colleges on the east or west coast.  Juniors should apply for this test in either April or June.  This test is taken off campus.  SAT Link

WKCE (Required)
A mandated assessment that all sophomores participate in throughout the state of Wisconsin.  This test is typically administered  in February.  Link for WKCE

Advanced Placement Testing
Students may receive college level credit for taking AP classes while in high school. In order to receive college level credit, the student must take the designated test which will be administered at PHS in May.  The student must score at a required level on the test in order to be eligible for  college credit.  Advanced Placement Link

What is the Zone?

Private College Zone is a student services website representing the independent colleges and universities of Wisconsin.

• What is the Private College Zone? — Summary of the purpose and features of Private College Zone
• List of Schools — List of colleges and universities included in Private College Zone
• Modules — How Private College Zone can help students prepare for higher education

www.privatecollegezone.org/home.aspx

Free Practice Sites for ACT/PSAT/SAT/WKCE

Know How 2 Go Wisconsin - Register on your own and begin using sample tests.  It helps reduce test day anxiety, build confidence, and reinforce academic skills with tutorials and insight for each test.

March 2 Success - This site is courtesy of the ARMY.  After registering, you will be asked if you want a recruiter to contact you.  If you decline, no contact information will be shared or passed onto the U.S. Army Recruiters.

College Board - SAT/PSAT preparation