Testing Information
ACT
What is the ACT?
The ACT is an entrance exam used by many colleges/universities to make decisions about admission, scholarships, and class placement. The ACT is multiple-choice and consists of 4 subtests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. There is also an optional writing portion.
The standard cost of the test is $69.00 ($94.00 if you choose to take the writing test). Students may sign up for the ACT by going to my.act.org and either signing into an existing account or creating a new account.
Students who are enrolled in the Free/Reduced Lunch program are eligible for a fee waiver. These students may have 4 fee waivers throughout high school. Fee waivers can be picked up in the Counseling Office. Test Preparation:
Students preparing to take the ACT or SAT can use Learning Express Library for test prep. Students can login by either clicking the link above or going to the Library Canvas Page and clicking on "Databases". Once there, select "Learning Express" and login using your school Google Account. Please let the Librarians know if you have any questions!
ACT provides free test prep as well. Students may access those materials on the ACT Website.
Students wanting additional help with the math subtest can also access materials through Khan Academy.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM 2024-2025
Advanced Placement (AP) enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. AP courses, each culminating in a rigorous exam given exclusively in May, provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement or both. OHS offers AP courses in Art & Design, Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, European History, French Language, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, and World History.
Students are not required to take an AP course prior to taking an exam. College credit policies based upon AP exam scores may be found by checking college catalogs/websites or by using the AP Credit Policy search at www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy.
The cost of each AP exam is $100. OHS students choosing to take an AP exam will be required to pay the full amount for each exam they want to take by the deadline date.
Registration and payment deadline is March 7, 2025.
Exams ordered after November 8 will incur an additional $40 charge. Students should be certain they will take the AP exams they sign up for as there is a $40 fee for any ordered but unused exam.
Two steps to sign up for AP testing:
1. Registration:
To register for an exam, students must log into their MyAP account and join your class. All
student accounts are set to "Undecided" for testing. Any student wishing to take the exam must change this to "Yes." An AP Exam cannot be ordered for you if you have not joined your AP course online through college board.
- Students must have one single College Board account (if you have more than one, please contact AP and merge your accounts).
- Keep Your MyAp Account Login Information For Future Reference.
2. Payment
Payment will be made utilizing the SchoolStore within the parent or student Infinite Campus account. Utilize these instructions for a step-by-step guide on how to complete your purchase.
Free/Reduce Lunch Fee Reduction: If you currently receive Free and Reduced Lunch, please contact Ms. Badami for a fee reduction. Qualified students will be charged $53 per exam.
Fall Registration—The exam ordered by Friday, November 8, 2024, will cost $100 per exam (Free/Reduced lunch $53 per exam ). If you are a student who currently receives Free or reduced lunch, follow the instructions above.
Late Registration—Exams ordered between November 9, 2024, to March 7, 2025, will have a $40 late fee added to them per College Board. Full-cost exams will be $140 ($100+$40 (late fee)). Free/Reduced lunch exams will be $93 ($53+$40 (late fee)).
**March 7 is the FINAL DAY any student can register for an AP exam**
Cancellation/unused tests- If a student chooses to cancel their AP Exam, or does not show up on the date of the AP Exam, they will be charged a $40 cancellation fee per the College Board. Students wishing to cancel their AP Exam must provide a written statement to Ms. Badami.
Testing Location: AP Testing location is still being determined but may be off-site. In the event that testing is off-site, transportation will need to be provided. If your student is taking a morning AP exam, your student will need to provide their own transportation to the off-site location. If your student is taking an afternoon AP exam the student will need to provide their own transportation home after the exam is over. Midday bus transportation will be provided to/from school to/from the off-campus test site.
Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations on AP exams. Detailed information regarding this process is available at collegeboard.com/ssd. Students wishing to apply for accommodations must make a written request to the AP Coordinator by January 6, 2025.
Additional information about the AP program, courses, and exam schedule may be found at www.collegeboard.org/. The AP Coordinator for Oakville High School is Alyssa Badami (Office: 467-7101/ Email: Badamia@msdr9.org) if you have questions or concerns.
What is an EOC?
An EOC is the End-Of-Course exam that assesses student's progress towards meeting the Missouri Learning Standards. EOC's are taken for the following content areas: Algebra I, English II, American Government, and Biology. Students will either take the EOC when they complete the course, or they must take the EOC before graduation (regardless is they have taken the class).
PSAT Testing
The PSAT/NMSQT is a practice SAT test, which also serves as the qualifying assessment for the National Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify for recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Program, students must be in their third year of high school (junior year) and score in the top 3-5% of all testers.
The PSAT measures critical reading, math reasoning, and writing skills that are important for successful academic performance in college. The test take approximately 2.5 hours to complete and is structured in the same manner as the SAT. The PSAT is recommended for students who are taking advanced or honors classes.
The format for the PSAT has changed this year and will now be a digital test. We will test students in small groups over multiple days.
The 2024 PSAT test is scheduled for October 24, 2024.
The cost of the test is $20 and can be paid by cash or a check made payable to Oakville High School.
PSAT/NMSQT - Students with Disabilities
If you currently have approved testing accommodations through a 504 or IEP and want to use those accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT, you must contact Alyssa Badami at badamia@msdr9.org before September 2, 2024.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/taking-the-tests/students-with-disabilities
SAT Testing
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board. There are two sections on the SAT: Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing.
The cost of the SAT is $55.00. To sign up for an SAT, students should visit the College Board website.
Students who are enrolled in the Free/Reduced Lunch program are eligible for a fee waiver. Fee waivers can be picked up in the Counseling Office.
Test Preparation:
Students preparing to take the ACT or SAT can use Learning Express Library for test prep. Students can login by either clicking the link above or going to the Library Canvas Page and clicking on "Databases". Once there, select "Learning Express" and login using your school Google Account. Please let the Librarians know if you have any questions!
A free SAT test practice test is available at https://www.collegeboard.org/
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