Registration and Payment for May 2023 AP Exams

The registration and payment window is NOW OPEN for this school year's AP exams.

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, your student's exam will not be ordered. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, your exam fee will be covered by NTPS. If this is the case, you only need to log on to CollegeBoard and register for the exam. 

Important Items to Note:

• Late exams may be ordered between November 4th and March 10th; however, there will be a $40 late fee per test ordered. This includes students whose exam fee was waived.

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 2022 PSAT IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022.

The 2022 PSAT, a practice test for the SAT, is Wednesday, October 12th. 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. The deadline to sign up is October 7th.  Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your seat!

The test will be held in the NTHS Auxiliary Gym and will start at 7:30 am sharp. Students should arrive no later than 7:15 am WITH PHOTO ID, ready to check in. Late students WILL NOT BE ADMITTED!

You MUST Bring

• Valid Photo ID (School ID or Driver’s License)
• Two #2 pencils
• Calculator (school does not provide calculators)

What NOT to Bring

• Cell Phone
• Smartwatch (Apple Watch, Fit Bit, Etc.)
• Chromebook

Take a practice test >>

Questions? Contact Ms. Grantham, Assessment Coordinator, at kgrantham@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 Michael Patterson at mpatterson@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 Michael Patterson, College and Career Center Specialist, at mpatterson@nthurston.k12.wa.us