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Pre ACT
Saturday, March 16th, 2024
The normal registration window has closed, and exams have been ordered for all registered students.
A limited number of extra exams have been ordered for late registration; sign up will be open on MPP from Friday, March 1st to Sunday, March 10th (unless sold out).
The PreACT will be offered to all Central Bucks West 10th grade students on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at 8:00am. Plan for student pickup around 11:30am. This paper and pencil exam will be taken in-person at CB West high school, and there are no alternative exam dates.
College bound 10th grade students are encouraged to take the PreACT to gain exposure to the ACT, an exam many colleges use when making admissions decisions. If students take both the PreACT and PSAT during 10th grade, they are able to focus exclusively on their preference during 11th grade (SAT or ACT). If your 10th grade student did not take the PSAT this year, they can take it in October of their 11th grade year. For details about the PreACT, please visit the ACT website, or view this info sheet.
Registration will be open on the MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) website: (https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome) from Monday, January 29th through Sunday, February 25th. Registrations are being taken prior to the ordering deadline so that all who register will get a seat; however, additional exams may not be available after registration closes. The cost of the PreACT is $30.
Please take note of the following registration tips:
- If this is the first time you are using MPP for any of your students, then you'll need to create a new account.
- If you created an account for use with an older sibling, then you’ll need to add the new student to your already existing account.
- You will need your student's school ID to create a new MPP account, or to add a new student to an existing account.
- There is a “forget your username or password” button if needed, but you should not create a new account if your forget your login information.
- The PreACT activity will only appear as an activity you can register for after your student is added to your MPP account.
If your student plans on using accommodations associated with an IEP / 504 plan, email Mike Curtis at mcurtis@cbsd.org after completing registration. Non-standard materials must be ordered and proctors need to be secured well ahead of test day, so advanced notice is necessary.
Updated 2/27/24
College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT)
- During 10th grade, students should plan on taking the PSAT in October as practice for the SAT and the PreACT in March as practice for the ACT.
- During 11th grade, students should take the PSAT in October and then either the SAT or ACT after they have completed Algebra 2. This will ensure they have learned the Math content that will be in these exams. Students should take same exam twice (SAT twice or ACT twice) to have an opportunity to get the highest set of scores possible.
- Students will need to create their own accounts for the SAT and/or the ACT. Students must save their login information (username and password) for these accounts. No one at CB West will have access to these student accounts, and students will need to access these accounts frequently in order to register for future tests, check scores, and send scores to colleges.
- When creating accounts and registering for the SAT/ACT, students should use a personal email account (Gmail, Yahoo, Bing, etc.), and NOT their CBSD school email account. You may need access to these accounts after you graduate, when your CB email will be deactivated. You will get important information and notifications about your tests sent to this email address, so it should be one that you check frequently. This should not be a parent email address.
- Students must enter the CB West CEEB Code: 391-045 during online registration for the SAT and ACT in order to have their scores sent to CB West.
SAT
- SAT registration is handled through the College Board website (not by Central Bucks). Use the link to access current exam dates and registration information.
- During the SAT registration process, students may request to send their scores to up to four (4) colleges at no cost. Follow instructions when registering.
- For free, online SAT Prep, students can refer to College Board's practice website for resources, including Khan Academy (see also "Free Online Test Practice Resourses" Section at the bottom of this page).
- SAT Prep Class at Bucks County Community College ($289): BCCC SAT Prep Info.
- https://www.bucks.edu/career-professional-development/testprep/
ACT
- ACT registration is handled through the ACT website (not by Central Bucks). Use the link to access current exam dates and registration information.
- During the ACT registration process, students may request to send their scores to up to four (4) colleges at no cost. Follow instructions when registering.
- For free, online SAT Prep, students can refer to College Board's practice website for resources, including Khan Academy (see also "Free Online Test Practice Resourses" Section at the bottom of this page).
Free Online SAT/ACT Practice
College Board's SAT Practice page
- Khan Academy, downloadable paper SAT exams, and digital SAT practice.
ePrep (CB West)
- The Central Bucks School District offers a standardized testing prep system, ePrep, to all its students. This free web-based program helps students prepare for the PSAT, SAT and ACT. There are practice tests, test-taking tips, and instructional videos that explain how to do the problem(s) that may have been answered incorrectly during the practice session. Go to www.eprep.com and set up your student account.
ePrep login information for 2022-23 School Year:
- Students who have questions or problems with logging in should contact Ms.Graney in the CB West Library.
- Seniors (Class of 2023): Username: your CB email; Password: West2023
- Juniors (Class of 2024): Username: your CB email; Password: West2024
- Sophomores (Class of 2025): Username: your CB email; Password: West2025