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| College Entrance Examinations |
| The ACT Assessment is an alternative to the SAT, is administered by ACT, Inc. The bulk of the colleges which require the ACT Assessment are located in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Florida. ALL Ivy League schools currently accept ACT scores for admission purposes. However, students should check a dependable college handbook or even a college’s web site if they are unsure of which test might be needed for a particular colleges. The ACT is composed of multiple-choice tests covering four subjects: English, mathematics, reading and science. In addition there is a Writing Test (optional), which measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. This is a four-hour exam. Add 30-minutes for the optional Writing test. The main difference between the ACT and the SAT is that the ACT is based on specific subject matter covered in classes. It is not an aptitude or an IQ test. If students need more information about the ACT, they should seek out an ACT guide or check with their guidance counselors. ACT applications are available online or in all Guidance areas. |
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| AP Tests |
| Advanced Placement (AP) tests are
designed to measure, in depth, a student’s proficiency in a given
subject area. Each exam is three hours in length. Students who demonstrate
a sufficiently high level of achievement on the tests may be granted
college credit for work they have completed in high school, or they
may be excused from a freshman course requirement in a specific subject.
AP tests are given at Lexington High School; see Mr. Villegas if you
have questions about these tests. |
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| TOEFL |
Students whose native language
is not English should consider taking the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL measures ability to understand spoken
English, ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard
written English, and ability to understand non-technical reading matter.
Students may get more information about the TOEFL by checking with
a counselor or Mr. Robert Sarno, in room 500.
The LHS code number for TOEFL is 8123.
Students can pick up a TOEFL Registration Packet in the Career Center,
rooom 152.
Or, see <www.ets.org/toefl/> |
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ACT
test dates and deadlines
Available at www.act.org
SAT test dates and deadlines
Available at www.collegeboard.com
AP test dates and deadlines
Available at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/cal.html
TOEFL test dates and deadlines
Available at www.ets.org/toefl/ |
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