IMPORTANT AP EXAM DATES AND FEES

We will start accepting payments on Monday, October 2^nd through the NTHS online payment portal.

https://wa-norththurston.intouchreceipting.com/

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE: Sunday, November 12^th by 11:59 PM

 

Exams will cost $98 each.

 Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch do not have to pay the exam fee but are still required to register through CollegeBoard. 

Registering for an exam consists of two steps:

1. Register for the exam through CollegeBoard
2. Pay the exam fee through the Payment Portal

If payment is not made, an exam will not be ordered. 

Registering for an exam between November 13^th and March 12^th

Exams will cost $138 ($98 plus an additional $40 late fee).

 

ALL students who register after the November 12^th deadline, will be responsible for the $40 late fee. This includes students who receive free/reduced lunch. 

 

Registering for an exam after March 12^th

This is not possible. 

 

The absolute deadline for late ordering is March 12^th. 

 

Canceling an exam between November 13^th and March 12^th

Exams cancelled after the November 12^th deadline will result in either no refund or a $40 cancellation fee.

 

Students who would like to cancel their exam will need to let Ms. Grantham know NO LATER than Nov. 12^th or they will not be eligible for a refund. Students who receive free lunch will be responsible for the $40 cancellation fee after November 12^th.

 

After March 12^th

NO changes can be made.

 

Unused Exam Fee

Students who register for an exam and receive free lunch (therefore had their exam fee covered) but do not show up to take the exam will be responsible for an unused exam fee of $40. This fee will be added as a fine on their student account.

Helpful Links:

• Exam Overview: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview
• Exam Dates: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees
  
• NTPS Payment Portal: https://wa-norththurston.intouchreceipting.com/

Questions? Please contact Kayla Grantham, AP Coordinator, kgrantham@nthurston.k12.wa.us

The Smarter Balanced Assessment is one measure of students’ progress toward college and career readiness in English language arts/literacy and math. These assessments are given to 10th grade students at the end of the school year and consist of two parts: a computer adaptive test and a performance task.

The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) measures the level of proficiency that Washington students have achieved. All students are assessed on their knowledge of the science standards through the WCAS in grades 5, 8, and 11.

One of the best preparations for the SAT is the Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).  The PSAT is a multiple-choice standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It is given once a year in October at high schools nationwide. Top scoring juniors may qualify for National Merit Scholarship consideration. 

THE 2023 PSAT IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2023. Exact date TBD!

The 2023 PSAT, a practice test for the SAT, will be scheduled for October 2023. This test is designed for students who are interested in attending a four-year college.  Juniors can take the test for FREE and can sign up in the Counseling Center before school, after school, and during lunches. Sign ups will begin at the end of September. Stay tuned for more information!

Take a practice test >>

Questions? Contact Rob Smith, Assessment Coordinator, at rsmith1@nthurston.k12.wa.us 

Head over to the CollegeBoard website to find practice tests and other tools. Taking a practice test is a great way to simulate test day (links below).

Helpful Links:

• Inside the Test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test
• Taking the Test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/taking-the-tests
• Practice Test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
• Understanding your Scores: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scores/understanding-scores 
• Scholarships and Recognition: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition

Test results for the SAT/ACT are not required for fall 2023 college admissions to many Washington State colleges and universities. For information regarding out-of-state college admissions requirements, please visit the college's website.

We do not administer the SAT or ACT here at NTHS. More information on the tests is available on the NTHS College & Career Center page.

Questions? Contact the College and Career Center Specialist Rob Smith at rsmith1@nthurston.k12.wa.us

North Thurston High School offers ASVAB once in the Fall and once in the Spring. You can also speak with a recruiter about testing.

More information is available on the NTHS College & Career page.

Questions? Contact the College and Career Center Specialist Rob Smith at rsmith1@nthurston.k12.wa.us