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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 8, 2018 | August 10, 2018 | August 26, 2018 |
| October 27, 2018 | September 28, 2018 | October 14, 2018 |
| December 8, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | November 19, 2018 |
| February 9, 2019 | January 11, 2019 | January 18, 2019 |
| April 13, 2019 | March 8, 2019 | March 25, 2019 |
| June 8, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | May 20, 2019 |
| July 13, 2019 | June 14, 2019 | June 24, 2019 |
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 25, 2018 | July 27, 2018 | August 15, 2018 |
| October 6, 2018 | September 7, 2018 | September 26, 2018 |
| November 3, 2018 | October 5, 2018 | October 24, 2018 |
| December 1, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | November 20, 2018 |
| March 9, 2019 | February 8, 2019 | February 27, 2019 |
| May 4, 2019 | April 5, 2019 | April 24, 2019 |
| June 1, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | May 22, 2019 |
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 10, 2018 | Practice for the SAT |
PSAT (9th Grade)
| Test Date | All 9th grade students |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | 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 6, 2019 | US Govt & Politics | 8:00 a.m. |
| Monday, May 6, 2019 | Environmental Science | 12:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | Spanish Language & Culture | 8:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | Physics 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | English Lit & Comp | 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, May 9, 2019 | Chemistry | 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, May 9, 2019 | Psychology | 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday, May 10, 2019 | United States History | 8:00 a.m. |
| Monday, May 13, 2019 | Biology | 8:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | Calculus | 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | English Lang & Comp | 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | Macroeconomics | 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 16, 2019 | World History | 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, May 16, 2019 | Statistics | 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday, May 17, 2019 | Microeconomics | 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday, May 17, 2019 | Computer 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