Pre-College Testing

America’s most widely accepted college entrance exam used to assess students’ general education development and ability to complete college-level work. Most take the ACT during their junior or senior year.

The PreACT offers 10th grade students with an early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college ready.

Accuplacer is a series of tests that evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and math to help college administrators place them in courses that match their skills.

The PSAT can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships. Students usually take this test in October of their junior year.

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. CLEP offers 33 exams in five subject areas, covering material taught in courses that you may generally take in your first two years of college. By passing a CLEP exam, you can earn 3 to 12 college credits and become closer to achieving your college and career goals.

Globally recognized college admission test that shows colleges what students know and how well they can apply their knowledge in reading, writing and math – subjects taught every day in high school. Most take the SAT during their junior or senior year. The ACT is more common in South Dakota. However, almost all colleges can use the SAT to make admission decisions.