Testing

Testing (Non ACT Products)

PSAT/NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Exam

The PSAT, when taken as a junior, is the only means of qualifying for National Merit recognition and possible scholarships.  If you are a high achieving student, you may consider taking the PSAT.  Talk to your counselor about whether the PSAT is for you.  This test is given at Lincoln High School in the fall.

More information can be obtained at the PSAT/NMSQT home page.

ACCUPLACER

Mid-State Technical College and other technical colleges require many new students to complete the ACCUPLACER prior to entrance into a program.  The ACCUPLACER measures reading, language, and math skills through a series of multiple-choice questions presented on the computer.  ACCUPLACER is not timed, but usually takes about 2 hours to complete.  

ACCUPLACER Exam Resources

This exam is the entrance exam for students interested in most technical colleges in the state of Wisconsin.  Below is a list of sites you can visit for test prep/study materials:

• Collegboard
• Study Guide Zone
• Collegeboard ACCUPLACER Sample Questions

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocation and Aptitude Battery)

Thinking about the military?  Consider taking the ASVAB sometime during your sophomore or junior year.  For more specific information about the ASVAB, talk to your counselor.