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Important Testing Information

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Test Dates and Pricing

Check below for important tests, dates and pricing. Contact your guidance counselor should you have any questions.

Select a test for more information:


The PSAT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test is given here at Altoona Area High School each October. It is an important first step on the road to college. We recommend that all juniors who are considering pursuing a four- year degree after high school sign up in our main office to take this evaluation. It provides students with practice and insight into testing strategies, plus invaluable information for educational and career planning. In addition, the selection index given with the individual results qualifies academically superior students for scholarships and awards. See your class bulletin for this year's cost for the PSAT.
EXAM
DATE
LOCATION
FEE
PSAT/NMSQT
October 18, 2008
AAHS
20.00

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Scholastic Assessment Test I: Reasoning Test - for college bound juniors
Scholastic Assessment Test II:
Subject Tests - for specific colleges & majors (see your counselor)

Juniors who plan to attend college should register for the Scholastic Assessment Test. Registration materials are available in the counseling office. Students are encouraged to register online. Fee waivers are available from your school counselor for families who are eligible for free and reduced lunches.

AAHS Test Center #39-116           AAHS (CEEB) School Code: 390055

Bring your admission ticket, a photo ID, two No 2 pencils, and a calculator.
Arrive at 7:45 a.m. to locate your testing room.

SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline

Time

Location
Cost

October 4, 2008

Sept. 9, 2008

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

November 1, 2008

Sept. 26, 2008

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

December 6, 2008

Nov. 5 , 2008

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

January 24, 2009

December 26, 2008

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

March 14, 2009

Feb. 10 , 2009

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

May 2, 2009
March 31, 2009

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

June 6, 2009

May 5, 2009

7:45

AAHS

$45.00

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ACT Dates

Students may elect to take the ACT, another college entrance exam. Registration materials and fee waivers are available in the counseling office. However, students may find it easiest to register online. The cost is $31.00 for the ACT or $46.00 for the ACT Plus Writing.


Test Date
Registration Deadline
Basic Registration Fee
September 13, 2008
August 12, 2008
$31.00
October 25, 2008
Sept. 22, 2008
$31.00
December 13, 2008
November 7, 2008
$31.00
February 7, 2009
January 6, 2009
$31.00
April 4, 2009
Feb. 27, 2009
$31.00
June 13, 2009
May , 2009
$31.00

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ASVAB Exam
Date: October 14, 2008

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is given every year to students who are interested in pursuing a military career. The test provides specific information to help explore both military and civilian careers. Taking the ASVAB does not obligate students to the military in any way. Representatives from the military administer the exam once during the school day each October. If you are interested in enlisting but missed this year's test, see your counselor or your recruiter to make individual arrangements.

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2009 AP Exam Schedule
Date
Morning
Afternoon
May 4
US Gov.
French
Comparative Gov
May 5

Computer Science
Spanish

Statistics
May 6
Calculus
May 7

English Lit. and Comp

German Language

May 8
U.S. History
European History
May 11

Music Theory

Biology

Physics
May 14

World History

 

Microeconomics
 
Costs will be published by the main office during the second semester of each year. See your counselor for information on whether you may qualify for a fee waiver.

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