Exams

Standardized exams such as the ACT and SAT are heavily relied upon by admission boards in their evaluation of a homeschool applicant.  Here you will find the details you need to know about these exams, and what you need to be doing to prepare for them.

• A Beginner's Guide to College Exam Acronyms
  
  If you have done any research into the college application process you have probably heard of the ACT and the SAT exams, but do you know what they are? In this article we will take a quick look at the major entrance and placement exams.
• Five Tips for Preparing for Standardized Exams
  
  Let’s face it, standardized exams are incredibly important when it comes to the college application process. Here are a few tips and pointers for you to keep in mind when preparing for standardized exam.
• Preparing for the PSAT / NMSQT Exam
  
  One of the earliest efforts you can make to towards the completion of a successful college application is to prepare for and take the PSAT. The Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, not only serves to prepare you to take the SAT, but also is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship (hence the exam’s secondary name, the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, or NMSQT).
• PSAT Sections
  
  A detailed layout of the three parts of the PSAT (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills) and the number and types of questions found in each.
• The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
  
  So you now know about the PSAT, so where does the National Merit Competition come into play? Understanding the details of the NMSQT competition, including the selection process and available scholarships, is key to evaluating how much effort you should put into this exam.
• List of Recommended PSAT Resources
  
  A list of resources for you to use in preparing for the PSAT, including study guides, practice tests and problems, and recommended books.