In considering postsecondary career and educational plans, students may find it worthwhile to participate in one or more of the standardized tests listed below which are used for college admissions, career planning, placement in college courses, and/or eligibility for scholarships.

PLAN: Preliminary ACT (10)

The PLAN® program assists 10th grade students in building a solid foundation for future academic and career success. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. The PLAN® can also assist those students who are college-bound as well as those who are likely to enter the workforce directly after high school.

ACT: American College Testing Program (11, 12)

The ACT® is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. ACT® results are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S., including the Ivy League schools. The ACT® is administered on five test dates in the months of: October, December, February, April, and June. In selected states, the ACT® is also offered in September.

PSAT: Preliminary SAT (9, 10, 11)

PSAT/NMSQT® stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also affords students a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Scholarship programs. The PSAT/NMSQT® measures: critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills.

SAT Reasoning Test (11, 12)

The new SAT Reasoning Test™ was administered for the first time on March 12, 2005. The test includes the addition of a third-year college preparatory math, additional critical reading, and a new writing section.

SAT Subject Tests (11, 12)

Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) measure students’ knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, and ability to apply that knowledge. The SAT Subject Tests™ are the only national admissions tests that give the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of content in specific subjects, such as English, History, Mathematics, Science, and various Foreign Languages.

ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (11, 12)

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command and is used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States armed forces. It is often optionally administered to high school students. The ASVAB contains nine sections: General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), Mathematics Knowledge, (MK), Electronics Information (EI), Auto Shop (AS), Mechanical Comprehension (MC), and Assembling Objects (AO).

Credit-by-Examination Programs

CLEP: College-Level Examination Program (10, 11, or 12)

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the U.S. today, helping students of all ages earn college degrees faster by getting credit for school studies. By receiving a satisfactory score, a student can earn from three to twelve college credits toward a college degree for each CLEP, depending on the exam subject. The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) offers students an opportunity to earn qualifying scores on any of 34 examinations.

AP:  Advanced Placement (9-12)

With more than thirty courses and exams across multiple subject areas, Advance Placement Program® offers opportunities for all students. Through AP® college-level courses and exams, a student can earn college credit and advanced placement, highly recognized in the admissions process by more than 90 percent of colleges in the United States and colleges in more than 60 other countries, which grant credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of AP® Exam grades, transition into upper-level courses in an area of interest, pursue a double major, or study abroad, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers.

 For additional information, students and parents may contact the Office of Pupil Progression Services at (908) 731-4200, ext.5188.

Note: Some tests require the completion and mailing of a registration forms several weeks in advance of the test date. These materials are available at the school sites.