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Setting the Standard
Throughout the school year, West Catholic offers both school-wide standardized practice tests as well as opportunities for taking standardized tests within our building. We look forward to these opportunities for our students to show their knowledge. Every year West Catholic students earn scores well above the national average.
The tabs below contain standardized testing information, test preparation resources and testing dates.
ACT
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 13 or 19, 2020 | August 14, 2020 | August 28, 2020 |
| October 10, 17, 24 or 25, 2020 | September 17, 2020 | September 25, 2020 |
| December 12, 2020 | November 6, 2020 | November 20, 2020 |
| February 6, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | January 15, 2021 |
| April 17, 2021 | March 12, 2021 | March 26, 2021 |
| June 12, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | May 21, 2021 |
| July 17, 2021 | June 18, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
Additional Information
- To register for the ACT and review free ACT practice questions visit actstudent.org under Test Prep -> Practice Questions
- ACT Online Prep is available at actstudent.org/onlineprep
- There are numerous ACT Prep Books that are available at bookstores nationwide and for checkout at your local library.
Workshops
- Davenport University offers ACT Prep workshops. These workshops are five hours long and offered on Saturdays. You can view the schedule and register online at https://my.davenport.edu/testing-services/sat-act-test
- Grand Rapids Sylvan Learning Center offers free ACT practice tests and ACT prep workshops. For more information go to http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com
- Online ACT prep https://www.methodtestprep.com/online-sat-act-program/
SAT
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2020 | July 31, 2020 | August 11, 2020 |
| September 26, 2020 | August 26, 2020 | September 15, 2020 |
| October 3, 2020 | September 4, 2020 | September 15, 2020 |
| November 7, 2020 | October 7, 2020 | October 20, 2020 |
| December 5, 2020 | November 5, 2020 | November 17, 2020 |
| March 13, 2021 | February 12, 2021 | February 23, 2021 |
May 8, 2021 June 5, 2021 | April 8, 2021 May 6, 2021 | April 20, 2021 May 18, 2021 |
Additional Information
- To register for the SAT online, visit collegeboard.org
Workshops/Resources
- Khan Academy – link your PSAT results to Khan Academy to create your own personalized study plan khanacademy.org/
- Online SAT prep – https://www.methodtestprep.com/online-sat-act-program/
*SAT fee waivers are available to those who qualify. Please see your Guidance Counselor for more information.
*Students applying for accommodations must have all paperwork submitted by the regular deadline.
PSAT (10th / 11th Grade)
| Test Date | All 10th & 11th grade students |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Practice for the SAT |
PSAT (9th Grade)
| Test Date | All 9th grade students |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Practice for the PSAT and SAT |
Additional Information
- For additional information about PSAT Testing visit collegeboard.org
Advanced Placement
| Test Date | Test Subject | A.M. / P.M. |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | US Govt & Politics | 8:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | Calculus | 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | English Lit & Comp | 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | Physics I | 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 6, 2021 | US History | 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday, May 7, 2021 | Chemistry | 8:00 a.m. |
| Monday, May 10, 2021 | World History | 8:00 a.m. |
| Monday, May 10, 2021 | Macroeconomics | 12:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | Spanish Lang & culture | 8:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 11. 2021 | Psychology | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | English Lang & Comp | 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Microeconomics | 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 13, 2021 | Computer Science Principles | 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, May 13, 2021 | Statistics | 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday, May 14, 2021 | Biology | 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday, May 14, 2021 | Environmental Science | 12:00 p.m. |
Additional Information
- For additional information about Advanced Placement Testing visit collegeboard.org
- Mandatory testing will be required for students taking any Advanced Placement course
- Students on free & reduced lunch will receive fee waivers for AP tests