Standardized Tests
PreACT
Understanding your PreACT Results
PSAT
PSAT/NMSQT Preparation Information
SAT & ACT
You must register for SAT and ACT tests online. Register for ACT at actstudent.org and SAT at sat.collegeboard.org. There is a late registration provision and a standby provision for the ACT and SAT (with an increased fee). See the test websites for details.
Bishop Watterson’s High School Code: 361510
SAT/ACT Information
ACT or SAT: Which One is Right For You?
SAT and ACT middle 50% scores for various colleges
SAT/ACT Test Preparation
You can take practice tests and find helpful preparation information by going to actstudent.org or sat.collegeboard.org.
Students begin preparing for the SAT and ACT by taking the PreACT their freshman year and the PSAT their sophomore and junior year. Please see the information above for more details on these tests.
The school counselors meet with students to review their scores from the PreACT and PSAT. They discuss different aspects of the test, how to improve their skills, and show them how to access helpful preparation information on these websites. If you have additional questions about these tests, please contact your counselor.
The Princeton Review offers FREE practice tests for the ACT and SAT. After you take the test, you will receive a score report analyzing your strengths and weaknesses. Find out more by visiting http://www.princetonreview.com/free-online-practice-tests.aspx
Kaplan also offers FREE practice tests. Students will be able to take the practice exam and receive a detailed score report to discover where their strengths and weaknesses are on the SAT or the ACT. They will also be able to access the complete answers and explanations to every problem on the test to assist them with their SAT or ACT preparation. Visit http://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/getting-into-college/free-practice-test
Khan Academy is offering free, personalized SAT practice for both the old and redesigned SAT tests. Visit https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
ACT Academy offers free ACT prep. Visit https://academy.act.org/
Chegg Test Prep offers SAT test prep at http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/sat and ACT test prep at http://www.chegg.com/test-prep/act
SAT & ACT Prep Courses
Bishop Watterson High School has a variety of test preparation options available as our students look toward college admissions. We provide practice tests to all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Karen Gallo is available for private tutoring For more information, please email her at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.
BWS Education Consulting provides test preparation instruction. For more information, visit www.BWSEducationConsulting.com, email brianwsteward@hotmail.com or call (614) 353-4725.
ACT Review offers ACT preparation courses at Capital University. Please visit actreview.com for more information and to register.
Princeton Review offers ACT and SAT classes in Upper Arlington, Dublin, and New Albany. For more information, call (614) 484-9304.