• PSAT:  October 26, 2024

    The PSAT/NMSQT will be offered to 10th and 11th grade students on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.

    The window for 10th & 11th grade families to register on My Payments Plus will be open on August 15th. 

    Registration will be from Thursday, August 15th until Sunday, September 15th. The College Board has changed how PSAT registrations are processed, so late registrations are no longer possible.

    College-bound 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to take the PSAT to gain exposure to the SAT, an exam many colleges use when making admissions decisions. Typically, we suggest waiting until after a student completes Algebra 2 since this will be part of the math assessment, but it is up to the individual's readiness. Juniors may also use the test to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. For more information about PSAT, you can visit the College Board website.

     Please take note of the following MPP 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 "CB-East PSAT" activity will only appear as an activity you can register for after your student is added to your MPP account. 

    Building doors open by 7:15 ,and the PSAT begins at 7:45.  Student pick-up is around 11:00/11:15am. There are no alternative exam dates, and registration is only open to East students.  

    The PSAT will continue to be in a digital format. Students will be using their district laptops with a downloaded College Board app. Students will need to bring their laptops, chargers, pencil, photo ID, and CollegeBoard approved calculator on the PSAT testing day.    The College Board has provided a Digital PSAT Information page to help everyone understand the digital exam format, and practice resources for this digital format. 

     

    While the PSAT/NMSQT is a tool used to prepare for the SAT, there are a number of resources we recommend Sophomores and Juniors utilize for test prep: 

    *College Board website- Taking a full-length SAT practice test is one of the best ways to simulate test day. Eight official SAT practice tests are available for free, both online and on paper. Created by the makers of the SAT, each practice test has the same types of questions you'll see on test day. Six of the practice tests have even previously been given as actual SAT exams.

     *Take free SAT practice tests online with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. Your answers will automatically be scored at the end of your test, and the timer will keep you on track with section time limits.

    *The Central Bucks School District offers E-Prep, a free standardized test prep and practice program for the PSAT, SAT and ACT to all its students. Students are automatically registered for this program; students can get assistance at the school library.

     

     

     

     

     

    REGISTERING FOR THE SAT or ACT

    CEEB Code for CB East is 390488

    SAT DATES & REGISTRATION                  ACT DATES & REGISTRATION

    SAT and ACT registration must be done online at collegeboard.org (SAT) or www.actstudent.org (ACT).  Registration is not done through Central Bucks Schools.

    When registering for the SAT you will need to use the following codes for the "Test Location" to take the test at CB South or CB East: 

    • South 39-718 (Warrington, Ctrl Bucks HS South)
    • East 39-162 (Doylestown, Ctrl Bucks HS E)

    When Registering for the ACT you will need to use the following code for the "Test Location" to take the test at CB South:

    • South 218270

    What are the SAT Subject Tests?  Subject Test FAQ

    List of colleges that are SAT or ACT optional:  www.fairtest.org 

    Test Prep Services ePrep is a free, online SAT/PSAT/ACT preparation service which all CB students may access. There are practice tests, test-taking tips, and videos that explain HOW to do the problem(s) you may have answered incorrectly during your practice session. Account information was emailed to student CB emails.  Counselors and librarians would also have log-in information.   Khan Academy is also a free online test prep that allows you to "link" previous PSAT and SAT results to the program, creating a personalized test prep service.

     Please see below for testing timeline for each grade: 

    10th Grade

     The Central Bucks School District offers E-Prep, a free standardized test prep and practice program  for the PSAT, SAT and ACT to all its students. Students are automatically registered for this program; registration information was sent to your student via their cbsd district email account.  If they cannot find the email or have problems logging in, please contact their school counselor or the librarian.  Sophomores will also have the opportunity to take the Pre-ACT in the spring of 2024.  Registration information will be forthcoming in the winter of 2023.    

    May or June: SAT Subject Tests: College-bound sophomores may plan to take this test if they have done exceptionally well in a sophomore year class and want to highlight their good performance to college admissions officers. Take this test while the information is still "fresh".  See below for CollegeBoard's timeline for 10th graders: 

    Sophomore Action Plan 

    11th Grade

    October: PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test- All college-bound juniors should plan to take this exam.

    December, January, March, May, June: SAT

    December, February, April, June: ACT

    SAT and/or ACT: College-bound juniors should plan to take two tests, an SAT and an ACT during the second semester of 11th grade. Students may need to test in the early months of the second semester in order to allow for scores to be returned in a timely fashion. This way they may make an informed decision regarding future standardized tests. Students may want to sit for additional standardized tests either late in the junior year or early in the senior year so they may further improve their scores. The Guidance Department bases its recommendations upon the individual testing needs of each student. For specific information, please see your individual counselor.

    May or June: SAT Subject Tests: College-bound juniors should plan to take this test if necessary for college admission.  See below for CollegeBoard's timeline for 11th grders:

    Junior Action Plan

    12th Grade

    August, September, October, November, December: ACT

    August, Septmber, October, November, December: SAT

    These tests are offered in the early fall for seniors who feel they could score a bit higher on a retake - sometimes colleges and universities request that applicants retake a test, as well.

    October, November, December: SAT Subject Tests: College-bound seniors may find this test is necessary for college admission to certain schools - it's not too late to take this test!  See below for CollegeBoard's timeline for 12th graders: 

    Senior Action Plan