Standardized Tests
ASPIRE
To view the ASPIRE example items, go to http://tn.actaspire.org/ and use the following logins:
| Subject | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| English | english | actaspire |
| Reading | reading | actaspire |
| Writing | writing | actaspire |
| Math | math | actaspire |
| Science | science | actaspire |
Understanding your Aspire 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 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 ASPIRE their freshman year and the PSAT their sophomore and junior year. Please see the information above for more details on these tests.
The Guidance Counselors meet with students to review their scores from the ASPIRE and PSAT, 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
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, given to all Freshman and Sophomores, and as the students enter Junior year, Mrs. Gallo will be in the classroom getting students ready for the PSAT, SAT and ACT. The test prep available to Juniors and Seniors includes an 8 hour SAT and / or ACT course in August, numerous 5 hour courses leading up to the SAT and ACT tests given throughout Junior and Senior year, many 2.5 hour Turbos (given at strategic times) and individual tutoring during study hall or after school. Many of our students take advantage of a prep course, before they test, to learn the strategies and traps associated with either the SAT or ACT. For more information, please email Karen Gallo at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.
Click here to go to a list of Mrs. Gallo’s courses.
BWS Education Consulting provides test preparation instruction. There are four different options available to help each and every student reach his or her goals. The Turbo Camps cover strategies in a four-hour weekend workshop. Basic Camps provide in-depth instruction. Students with stronger ability levels and ambitious goals may want to take the Advanced and Extreme camps that move at a fast pace and focus on difficult questions. Students with more specialized needs may want individual tutoring. For more information, visit www.BWSEducationConsulting.com, email brianwsteward@hotmail.com or call (614) 353-4725.
ACT Review offers ACT preparation courses on Sundays at Ohio Dominican. 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.
LEAP offers ACT prep classes and individual ACT tutoring. For more information and to register, visit http://leaprogram.com/
Kaplan will be offering ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live, a live online classroom. For more information and to register, visit http://www.kaptest.com/pages/live-online
