• STANDARDIZED TEST INFORMATION

    Standardized test scores are the only common item shared by all college applicants nationally. Although test scores are not the deciding factor in admissions decisions, they are often an aspect used by admission committees to differentiate applicants. 

    Retaking standardizes assessments in common. Most colleges consider only the highest score obtained on standardized tests, so we encourage students to try again if they are unhappy with their scores.

     
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  • COMMON STANDARDIZED TESTS

    PSAT/NMSQT

    The PSAT/NMSQT is a practice test for the SAT. It is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. NeoCity Academy students take this test in school during the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. Only the junior year results are used to determine National Merit standings. 

    SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

    The SAT is a widely used college entrance exam. NeoCity Academy students will take the SAT School Day during their sophomore (Spring), junior (Spring), and senior (Fall) years. We recommend that NeoCity Academy students take the SAT twice during their junior year. The SAT is an aptitude test that measures reasoning and verbal abilities. Students receive critical reading and writing (verbal) and math scores. Scores range from 200-800 for each section, and the average for each section nationally is about 500.

    ACT (America College Test)

    The ACT is a college entrance exam. NeoCity Academy students will take the ACT School Day during their junior (Fall) year. We recommend that NeoCity Academy students take the ACT again in June of the junior year. The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. This test measures a student's reasoning ability and knowledge in specific subject matter. Students receive math, science reasoning, English, reading and a composite score. The maximum composite score is 36.

    AP (Advanced Placement)

    Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses at NeoCity Academy will take their AP Exams in May. The tests measure mastery of the subjects. A score of a three or above often earns college credit and can result in exemption from required college courses. Students should contact each college to determine how many credits a given AP grade will earn.