PLAN
- Administered to all sophomores in November. This year's test is scheduled for November 14, 2012.
- Curriculum-based educational and career planning program for 10th graders that measures achievement in English, math, reading, and science.
- Serves as the midpoint measure of academic progress in ACT’s College and Career Readiness System.
- For more information, visit the PLAN test website.
PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
- Administered to sophomores and juniors who wish to take it on October 17, 2012.
- Measures reading, math reasoning, and writing skills.
- Serves as practice for the SAT.
- Juniors who take the test may qualify to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation programs.
- For more information and practice tests, visit the PSAT website.
ACT
- Administered throughout the year on selected dates at Gross Catholic.
- Used for admission and scholarship consideration at most colleges/universities.
- Consists of four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning.
- For more information, visit the ACT website.
SAT
- Administered throughout the year on selected dates.
- Used for admission and scholarship consideration at most colleges/universities.
- Consists of three sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing.
- For more information and practice tests, visit the SAT website.
AP (Advanced Placement)
- Students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes may elect to take AP exams in several subjects.
- Students may earn college credits through AP program. Credits are dependent upon both the scores earned by students and the AP credit policy of the college/university at which a student enrolls.
- Administered during the first two weeks of May.
- For more information, visit the Advanced Placement website.
