Some colleges and universities may still continue use test-score optional admissions for students in class of 2024. It is important to check each school's website and know what is required to complete your applications. You should plan to take the SAT, CLT and ACT in the fall, if it is given.

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Colleges and Universities that use test score-optional admissions may focus more on students' self-care, academic work and engagement, service to others, family contributions, and extracurricular and summer activities and other authentic and meaningful experiences, rather than test scores. Read more about this approach by clicking here.

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When standardized testing is a part of the college application process, colleges will look at results from the SAT and ACT tests when considering students for admission. Schools will "superscore" both the SAT and ACT, combining the best scores from multiple test dates. But, there is a growing trend toward test-score optional schools, which consider factors other than test scores in their admission process. 

 

Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT at school for free during the school day once and receive their scores in January. It is practice test, and a great tool to use as starting point for test preparation! Scores from the PSAT taken during junior year will be used for National Merit Scholarship qualification eligibility. PSAT scores are not considered for college admissions.

 

The SAT School-day test will be given at school for free to all juniors who choose to take it. I recommend Juniors take both the SAT and ACT at least once (when prepared) during their junior year. Preparation is very important. There is no limit to the number of times a student can take the SAT or ACT, and scores are NEVER averaged!

 

Prepare for the SAT for free at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat.

Prepare for the ACT for free at https://academy.act.org.
Learn more about the newest option, the Classical Learning Test (CLT). Scores from the CLT are accepted at select colleges and universities, including all Florida PUBLIC universities.

Most colleges/universities will "superscore" SAT/ACT score results, considering only the highest test results reported from individual sections of the SAT or ACT. Test scores will be posted to student's online College Board and ACT dashboards. It is unclear whether CLT scores will be superscored.

 

It's a great idea to take the SAT, ACT, and the CLT, since most students find they perform better on one than the other. If a student's CLT or ACT scores are better than their SAT scores, colleges and universities will focus on the test the student did better on! To learn more about the differences between the SAT, ACT, or CLT, go to http://convertyourscore.org or https://www.cltexam.com

Students (not eligible for testing fee waivers) can select up to four colleges to send SAT and ACT scores to for free at the time of registration. These four score reports are included in the basic registration fee. There will be an additional fee to send each score report if a student waits to send their scores after viewing his or her scores.  Students may send an unlimited number of CLT scores reports to colleges that accept them. Additionally, sending scores early can indicate interest in a college; a student may be more likely to be invited to information sessions, campus tours, and other events. "When you register, send your scores for free, but wait until later and pay a fee!"

 

There are many opinions about score choice. It is my opinion that students should send ALL scores to colleges and let the college admissions committee decide for themselves. In most cases, colleges will look at the highest scores anyway. If you are unsure about what to do, call an admissions representative at the colleges that you plan to apply to.

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It is very important to PREPARE for the SAT, ACT, and CLT!! The tests are high-stakes, long, and difficult exams. There are practice tests on each of the test company's websites. Many preparation resources are available online and through public libraries, community colleges, schools, and private companies. A popular SAT prep website is www.khanacademy.org.

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NEW!! ABOUT THE CLASSICAL LEARNING TEST (CLT)

"The CLT is an online college entrance exam for 11th and 12th graders. Accepted at hundreds of participating colleges across the US (mostly faith-based schools in addition to all Florida public 4-year universities), the CLT is an alternative to the SAT® and ACT® and focuses on classical texts, grammar, science, and quantitative reasoning. There is A LOT of reading in it!

 

Online fee waiver requests up to the full registration fee must be submitted through the CLT website in advance of the test during the registration process. Student must first create an account before the request. If approved, a student will qualify for up to 2 CLT test waivers per school year.

 

Students with learning differences may submit requests for test accommodations through the CLT website at least 4 weeks prior to the test date. Once accommodations are granted, they will apply to all future tests.

 

More than 100 colleges have tied institutional scholarship dollars directly to CLT scores. Top scorers on the CLT10 may also be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship. CLT scholarships available from the Partner Colleges can be viewed on their website."

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There are two ways to take the CLT: In-person at a testing center or at home, remotely proctored. For at-home testing, the student must be completely alone in the room s/he is testing in, will be unable to take a bathroom break, and must have a reliable internet connection and laptop/desktop computer. It is important to read the test administration instructions CAREFULLY and to prepare for this new test, which was created in 2016.

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CLT scores are also accepted for eligibility for the Bright Futures Academic Scholars and Medallion Scholarship, but not the Gold Seal Scholarships.

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Nova High School's CEEB, or School Code is: 100496

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PREPARATION IS IMPORTANT!

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