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 13^th at 8:00 a.m.  9^th, 10^th, and 11^th 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. Tanya Cartwright at (432) 264-3641 ext. 1412 in order to register and pay for their exam.  The registration deadline for homeschooled students is Sept. 24,  2010.

 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. Tanya Cartwright at (432) 264-3641 ext. 1412 in order to register and pay for their exam.  The registration deadline for homeschooled students is February 10, 2011.

 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!)

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. Tanya Cartwright 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. 5, 2010, 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. 25^th.

Tanya Cartwright

Assistant Principal for Testing and Special Services

(432) 264-3641 ext. 1412