Guidance

Testing Information

Sarasota High School Code 101-585

SAT
Needed for entrance into most colleges/universities
Registration deadlines 5 weeks before test.
Given several times throughout the year
www.collegeboard.com

ACT
Needed for entrance into most colleges/universities
Registration deadlines 5 weeks before test
Given several times throughout the year
www.act.org

ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Abilities Battery

Multi-aptitude test battery
Helps students decide whether to go to college, vocational school, enter the world of work, join the military, or another road.
http://www.asvabprogram.com (813) 932-0079 Questions-Test Center

FCAT
This test is needed to meet graduation requirements.
Reading & Mathematics sections
www.fcatexplorer.com (Need Password and ID; get in Guidance)

PSAT
Needed to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship;
must take the PSAT in October of Junior year to qualify.
The PSAT lets you:
Get specific suggestions on how to improve your skills.
Practice for the SAT.
Enter scholarship competitions.
Ask colleges to send you information.
Get information about a college major of interest to you.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html