College/Military Entrance Exams
TEST | GRADE | WHY | WHEN |
OFFERED
AT LHS
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PSAT/NMSQT | 11th GRADE |
The PSAT provides feedback on academic skills to help prepare students for the expectations of college. Juniors who take the PSAT have a chance to compete for a National Merit Scholarship and other recognition programs. |
OCTOBER | YES |
SAT | 11th & 12th GRADES |
The SAT Reasoning Test measures developed reasoning ability related to successful performance in college. A student may take the SAT II Subject Tests. |
For test dates, visit SAT website | NO |
ACT | 11th & 12th GRADES |
The ACT test is accepted by almost all colleges and universities, and is an alternate to the SAT. The ACT is a multiple choice test that covers English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning |
For test dates, visit ACT website | YES |
ASVAB | 11th & 12th GRADES |
Although the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is required for those desiring to enter military service, when combined with an interest inventory, it can assist students in determining potential careers that are a good fit combining their academic ability and interests |
By appointment with a recruiter | YES |