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Timberline High School offers a variety of testing opportunities to students. Click on the name of the specific test below to learn more.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Test Registration Information for May 2021 AP Tests
Starting October 5th through November 6th your student can register and pay for their AP exam(s). Registering for an exam consists three steps, which include registering on the College Board website, paying online through the THS payment portal and filling out an Exit Form. All of this information is included in the video below.
Watch the Video for complete instructions!
Download the Powerpoint if needed.Important items to Note:
- Late exams may be ordered between November 6 and March 5 however there will be a $40 late fee for each test ordered
- Cancellation fees have been waived for this school-year
If you have any questions, please contact April Johnson at aniwajohnson@nthurston.k12.wa.us
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SAT/ACT
COVID 19 SAT/ACT Information:
Test results for SAT/ACT are not required for fall 2022 college admission in any Washington State colleges or universities.
For information regarding out-of-state college admissions requirements, please visit the college's website.
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PSAT
PSAT
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
The PSAT/NMSQT is a test that helps to prepare you for the SAT. It also is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship when taken in the junior year.
Many colleges/universities are no longer requiring the SAT/ACT as part of the application process. You will want to check with the school you are interested in applying to for verification of what is needed.
When: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
Where: THS – Main Gym
Time: 7:30 a.m. – Noon
Cost:
- Juniors: Free
- Sophomores- Cost is 18.00, you will pay in student accounts and take your receipt to Ms. Garraway to get on the list.
Sign up with Mrs. Garraway in the Counseling Center by October 7th to get on the test list and receive a study guide. Space is limited so sign up early to get a seat.
Understanding your PSAT Scores
CollegeBoard presentations on understanding your PSAT scores:Advantages of taking the PSAT
- Excellent practice for the SAT
- On-line access to scores, which are useful to study for the SAT
- National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (scholarship opportunities)
- My College QuickStart - a free personalized college and career planning kit based on test scores.
Helpful PSAT Links
- Quickstart: https://quickstart.collegeboard.org/posweb/login.jsp
- Prepping: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/prep.html
- Why the PSAT? http://www.princetonreview.com/nmsqt.aspx
- Kaplan PSAT prep: http://www.kaptest.com/College/PSAT/index.html
- Princeton Review: http://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Practice-Edition-College-Preparation/dp/0307945693
- Barron’s: http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-PSAT-NMSQT-16th-Edition/dp/0764147951
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ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Test Date:TBDThe ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test battery which helps students identify their skills and competencies. It is recognized as one of the best career/vocational tests in the nation. This test is just one part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. Students are given the opportunity and directions to complete the entire program when they attend their test score interpretation session two to three weeks after taking the test. The results help students match up their skills, competencies and interests with career opportunities. It is also required for those students interested in enlisting in the Armed Forces. Students are in no way obligated to the Military by taking the ASVAB. The ASVAB is administered twice a year.ASVAB test prep
- Go to ASVAB for complete information.
- March2Success for test prep that will help prepare you to take ASVAB, SAT and ACT.
- For information and test preparation: http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
- For additional help with math preparation click on: Purple Math.
- To take a practice ASVAB test, go to http://asvabpracticetestonline.com.
