Testing
Testing is an important component of measuring educational growth and gaining entry to post-secondary institutions. Each student is an individual, and the school counseling programs strives to support each student as such.
Mount Michael’s Testing Program includes:
9th Grade: PSAT 8/9
10th Grade: PSAT
11th Grade: PSAT/NMSQT
12th Grade: ACT and/or SAT
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT
These tests are given to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors on the national test date in October. This is especially important for juniors because their performance on this test qualifies them for National Merit Scholarship consideration. Here is a link to some study resources for the PSAT/NMSQT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice.
ACT Test Dates
Students can register at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html.
2019-2020 Test Dates | Oct. 26, 2019 | Dec. 14, 2019 | Feb. 8, 2020 | Apr. 4, 2020 | June 13, 2020 | July 18, 2020 |
Registration Deadline | Sept. 20, 2019 | Nov. 8, 2019 | Jan. 10, 2020 | Feb. 28, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | June 19, 2020 |
Late Registration Deadline | Oct. 4, 2019 | Nov. 22, 2019 | Jan. 17, 2020 | Mar. 13, 2020 | May 22, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
Test Fees: ACT: $52.00 ACT with writing: $68.00
*If you cannot afford the test fee, ask your counselor about requesting a fee waiver.
Some test prep resources for the ACT include:
Three Moms and a Test: http://www.go3mt.com/
Aim High Test Prep: https://www.aimhightestprep.com/
John Baylor Test Prep: https://www.ontocollege.com/
ACT Test Prep: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
SAT TEst dates
Students can register at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register.
2018-2019 Test Dates | Nov. 2, 2019 | Dec. 7, 2019 | March 14, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | June 6, 2020 |
Registration Deadline | Oct. 3, 2019 | Nov. 8, 2019 | Feb. 14, 2020 | April 3, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
Late Registration Deadline | Oct. 22, 2019 | Nov. 26, 2019 | Mar. 3, 2020 | April 21, 2020 | May 27, 2020 |
Test Fees: SAT Test: $49.50 SAT with writing: $64.50
If you feel you cannot afford the test fee, ask your counselor about requesting a fee waiver.