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Standardized Test Preparation
The following websites offer free online test prep for the SAT, PSAT and ACT: [|Number 2] (like the number 2 pencil, get it?) [|The Study Hall] [|Free Vocabulary]

The [|SAT Preparation Center] has some practice questions, an Online Course for $69.95/year, and a Study Guide for $19.95/year.

[|ACT Online Prep] costs $19.95/year.

SAT and ACT
//Saturday administrations of both the SAT and ACT are offered at NPHS. Doors open at 7:30 and **are locked** at 8:00 am sharp. Test takers should bring a form of picture ID, a calculator, and a #2 pencil with them to the test.//

[|SAT Online Registration] The SAT (Standardized Aptitude Test) measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities and predicts how well students are likely to perform in the first year of college. The test includes an essay section. The fee for the SAT is $45.00.

[|ACT Online Registration] The ACT (American College Testing) Assessment measures the skills necessary for college coursework. It is multiple choice format with questions covering English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The ACT now has an optional WRITING portion at an extra fee. The fee for the ACT (No Writing) is $32.00. The fee for the ACT Plus Writing is $47.00.

NPHS School Code for both tests: **020029**

Please see Ms. Jacobson in the Career Center for a registration booklet or if you need more information about either one of these tests. Fee waivers are available to qualifying students.

AP (Advanced Placement) Testing
Go to [|AP Central] for AP Practice Exams, AP Course Descriptions, and much more AP related information.

HSGQE
Every spring, all sophomores take the HSGQE. Passing the [|High School Graduation Qualifying Exam], or HSGQE, is required to graduate from NPHS. This year's HSGQE test will be given on **April 6-8, 2010**. Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to retake any sections of the test that they have not passed. A practice test is available at this link: [|HSGQE Practice Test] For more information, visit [|HSGQE General Information] and scroll down to Parent/Student Resources.

PSAT and PLAN
The PSAT and the PLAN are pre-tests for the SAT and ACT. They give students a glimpse of what the SAT and ACT tests look like - most students score higher as seniors after taking one of these pre-tests. The PSAT is also used as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).

The [|PSAT/NMSQT] is administered to **Juniors** who pre-register to take it. NPHS's PSAT in-school administration will take place on Wednesday, **October 14th, 2009.**

The [|PLAN] is designed to help **Sophomores** measure current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.

ASVAB
The [|ASVAB], or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, is a free test offered to all Juniors. A Junior or Senior can use the ASVAB scores to enlist in the military after graduation, but there is NO obligation to join the military after taking the test.
 * The eight ASVAB test areas are:**
 * General Science
 * Arithmetic Reasoning
 * Word Knowledge
 * Paragraph Comprehension
 * Mathematics Knowledge
 * Electronics Information
 * Auto and Shop Information
 * Mechanical Comprehension

GED
The GED, or General Educational Development Test, is a battery of five tests which, when passed, certifies that the taker has high school-level academic skills. It is also known as a "General Equivalency Diploma," but only a certificate is awarded. GED testing is offered at [|Adult Learning Programs of Alaska]. Students must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in high school at the time of testing. Written parent permission, picture ID, proof of SS#, and proof of withdrawal from the last Alaskan school attended are required, along with a $25.00 fee.