This page will help you with the two important areas of testing for high school students. The first area covers the college admission tests, the SAT and the ACT exams.The second area covers the California High School Exit Exam, which all students graduating in 2004 and after must pass in order to receive a high school diploma.
Part of applying to college is taking college admission tests. Most four-year colleges require the SAT I or ACT. The University of California and some private schools require three SAT II subject tests as well. Check with your college counselor for the exams that are required for your college choices.
We recommend that students practice by taking the PSAT at their home high school in October of their sophomore and junior years.
To learn more about the SAT I and the SAT II subject tests, click the College Board logo. You can also find information about the PSAT on the College Board's Web site.
To learn more about the ACT college admission test click on the ACT logo.
To learn more about the California High School Exit Exam, click on the State Board of Education seal and look for the section labeled "Released Exam Items" near the middle of the page.
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The California High School Exit Exam is administered by the California State Board of Education - click the state seal to the left then look for the "Released Exam Items" heading near the middle of the page. |
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ACT prepares and processes the ACT exam. Click on the logo to learn more. |
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The College Board prepares and processes the SAT I, SAT II, and PSAT exams. Click on the College Board logo for the complete picture. |