• 2020 - 21 Testing Information:
     
    Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT offering 2nd test on January 26, 2021
     

    The College Board has added a second date for the 2020/2021 PSAT/NMSQT exam to be administered. Normal West High School will be offering this second administration on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. This is an  optional exam that juniors can take in order to qualify for scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, including scholarships through corporations like State Farm and Country Financial. The cost of the exam is $18, though it is free for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 29, 2020  are not eligible to take the test again in January . 

     The registration site will be open from Tuesday, November 17 at 7: 00 AM through Tuesday, January 12 at 11:59 PM. You will pay as you register so be sure to have your credit card available at the time you register. 

    To register go to this Link:  https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/143201  

    Students taking the exam will be testing at Normal West HS beginning at 8:30 AM. Students will be testing until approximately 12:30 PM unless they are approved for an accommodation allowing them extended time.

     
    State Testing Dates:
    SENIORS:   Wednesday, October 14th -- SAT (with writing) 
    Due to the April, 2020 exam for 11th graders cancelled, the state is now offering another test date to meet the state requirement. 
     
    *All Seniors must take this exam and it is a graduation requirement. If you cannot take it in October, you will have one more opportunity on April 13th, 2021.  You must sign up for this exam in order for us to meet all the COVID guidelines of preadministration, social distancing and self checks. If you took a national exam on the weekends, they do not count as meeting the requirement.
     
    Sign up by clicking Here
     
    Resources to prep:
    The college board is working together with Khan Acadmey to provide pratice for students for free.  Be sure to set up an account.
    Daily practice with the SAT App for your phone: 
     
     
    Juniors:  PSAT/NMSQT is being offered on Thursday, October 29, 2020.  This is a practice SAT test as well as a qualifier for various national and corporate scholarships. If you are interested in taking this exam, you can sign up below.  There is a $18.00 fee to take this exam.  If you qualify for free/reduced lunch program, you would be able to waive the fee.  If you need accommodations for testing, please indicate as such when you sign up. 
    Sign up here:  Click Here
     
     

    State Exams Spring, 2021

    As of 2019, the state requires all grade levels to test.  The following dates are set for this school year.

    April 13, 2020 -  SAT (with writing) - 11th graders

    April 14, 2020 - PSAT10 -  10th graders

    April 15, 2020 - PSAT 8/9 - 9th graders
     
    *Students will not need to sign up for these exams.  The school will sign up each student based on state guidelines of attendance. More information will be provided in Early Spring of 2021.
     
     
     
     Other College Admissions Exam Dates and Information: 
     
           SAT - through the College Board.org
         National Test Dates Click Here
         Cost:  Test with essay - $68
                   Test without essay - $52
     
           Free online Prep Option - on the College Board Website - https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
    1.  Practice SAT exams
    2. Connect with Khan Academy for a more personalized test prep connected with previous scores from PSAT8/9 or PSAT10, or PSAT/NMSQ
    3. Daily Practice App for your phone https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily-practice-app
    4. Sample Questions - https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions
    5. Study Groups - https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/study-groups

     

        ACT - through ACT.org

         National Test Date Click Here

         Additional days added:  Fall, 2020 Click Here

         Cost:  ACT with Essay - $70.00

                  ACT without Essay - $55.00

       Test prep options on ACT.org website:  Click Here

     

     Test Preparation options:
     
        If you are looking for ways to prepare for these exams, both the College Board and ACT now have test preparation options on their website. Be sure to check out all the options available on each site.  The links are provided above. 
     
     

    Heartland Community College Test Prep Classes

    1.  Go to their Continuing Education section 
      1. https://www.heartland.edu/continuingEd/youth/collegePrep.html
      2. Cost:  $149

    Anita Claircoates Test Prep Classes (former teacher at NCHS)

    1. Attached flier for detailed information
      1. Call 309-706-2330
      2. Juniors only!  ACT/SAT Prep in reading & English Strategies
      3. Cost: &300
      4. 10 classroom hours

    Better Prep Success Program

    Go to the website for more specific information 

      1. www.Betterprepsuccess.com
      2. Cost varies depending on  classes from $120 - $515.
      3. Detailed prepping, great reputation

    Sylvan of Bloomington/Normal - ACT Prep

    1. Contact them at 309-662-8537

     

    Free Practice SAT Tests-Study.com

    1. Take full-legnth practice tests here