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The
PSAT and the AP tests are available for home-schooled students
eligible to attend school in Big Spring.
PSAT Testing
The 2009
PSAT will be offered on October 14th
at 8:00 a.m. 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
Pre-AP English students will be registered through their English
classes. Homeschooled students may also register for this exam.
Homeschooled students must contact Mrs.
Molly Morris at (432) 264-3641 ext. 1412 in
order to register and pay for their exam. The registration deadline for
homeschooled students is Sept. 25, 2009.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Testing
AP tests allow high school
students to earn college credit by exam. All BSHS AP students will be
registered for the exam through their AP classes. These tests are
offered in May, and the dates are set by the
College Board.
AP tests are also available
to homeschooled students for a fee. Any interested homeschooled
students must contact Mrs.
Molly Morris at (432) 264-3641 ext. 1412 in
order to register and pay for their exam. The registration deadline for
homeschooled students is February 11, 2010.
ACT Testing
College-bound Juniors and
Seniors are encouraged to take the
ACT exam. BSHS will cover the cost for
students to take the exam once during the junior and senior year.
Steps to take the ACT:
1.
Pick up a registration packet in Student Services.
2.
Return your packet to your counselor by the deadline (please note
that our deadlines are earlier than ACT’s deadlines!)
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
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Sept. 12 |
Jul. 31 |
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Oct. 24 |
Sept. 11 |
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Dec. 12 |
Oct. 30 |
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Feb. 6 |
Dec. 11 |
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Apr. 10 |
Feb. 26 |
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Jun. 12 |
Apr. 30 |
3.
You will receive an admission letter in the mail, which will show
your testing location.
4.
Do you have a photo I.D.? If not, see your counselor ASAP.
5.
Want to prepare? BSHS has subscribed to
ACT Online Prep. See Mrs.
Molly Morris in student services for your free
login and password.
6.
On your test date, report to your testing location (usually
Howard College) by 7:45 a.m. Bring your admission letter, a photo I.D.,
and a calculator. You will finish testing around noon.
7.
Your scores will be available in about 6 weeks. You will receive
them by mail.
ASVAB
BSHS will offer the
ASVAB exam on Oct. 8, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. This
exam is not only a military entrance exam, but also a great tool for
students who need help deciding on a career. A sign up sheet will be
placed in the main office. Students must sign up by Sept. 26th.
Molly
Morris
BSHS Freshmen Counselor
(432) 264-3641 ext. 1412
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