Testing Information
PSAT &
SAT & AP
PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT. It functions as a practice test for the SAT and in the fall of a student's junior year becomes a qualifying score for the National Merit Scholarship competition. Since this test is given only once a year it is recommended that students also take the PSAT their tenth grade year to practice for the junior year examination. The test is administered on our campus and other high schools as well. Students who are homeschooled are invited to notify the high school closest to their home in September to reserve a testing seat.
The cost of the test is $10. Additional information is available at www.collegeboard.com.
Hillcrest High Testing Date for 2004 is Tuesday, October 21,2003 at 8:00 a.m
The SAT
The SAT is required by many colleges for admission to their institution. They often have a minimum score requirement. The SAT score is also often used to determine scholarship eligibility. It is the student's responsibility to check with the college they plan to attend to see what the scholarship and entrance requirements are. The student must fill out a SAT registration packet with check or money order or go on-line at www.collegeboard.com with a credit card to register for the test. A limited number of registration packets are available in the school counseling office. Students are encouraged to go on-line to register. Test sites are located at various college campuses across Alabama and the U.S. There is a $26 fee to take the test.
Test Date Postmark Registration Late Postmark Registration
2003 -2004 Deadline Deadline (add'l fee)
October 11, 2003 September 9, 2003 September 13, 2003
November 1, 2003 September 26, 2003 October 8, 2003
December 6, 2003 October 31, 2003 November 12, 2003
January 24, 2004 December 22, 2003 December 31, 2003
March 27, 2004 February 20, 2004 March 4, 2004
May 1, 2004 March 26, 2004 April 7, 2004
June 5, 2004 April 30, 2004 May 12, 2004
AP Information for 2003-2004
The purpose of advanced placement courses is to allow high school students to study college level material during their high school years. The College Board develops course descriptions and tests for a variety of college courses. Many colleges grant incoming freshman college level credit with qualifying AP exam scores.
Course Title Date of Test Time of Test
English Literature Thursday, May 6 8:00 a.m.
United States History Friday, May 7 8:00 a.m.
Psychology Tuesday, May 11 12:00 p.m.
Goverment & Politics Wednesday, May 12 8:00 a.m.
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