PSAT REGISTRATION*

Public schools are required to notify homeschoolers about the availability of the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). They are also required to administer the test to homeschool students who desire to take it. Most students take the PSAT during their junior year in high school, but it may be taken earlier. The PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives students an opportunity to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. The PSAT number for Virginia homeschoolers is 994799.

SAT REGISTRATION*
Most students take the SAT Reasoning Test during their junior and senior years, although students can take it earlier. The SAT measures the critical-thinking skills students will need for academic success at the college level. It assesses analytical and problem-solving skills. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800, with two writing subscores for multiple-choice questions and the essay.

The SAT is scheduled six or more times each year beginning in October. The fee is approximately $43; however, a waiver can be requested. Students can register by mail, by phone, or on-line at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html. The homeschool number for the SAT for ALL homeschoolers is 970000.

AP REGISTRATION
AP (Advanced Placement) tests are administered in May of each year at public high schools and some private schools. College credit may be awarded based on AP test results. AP courses will help students develop study habits necessary for college level work and study subjects in greater depth and detail. There are 37 courses and exams covering 22 subject areas. With a strong interest in the subject and a willingness to work hard, a student can get a head start on college level work. Arrangements should be made for testing with a high school or private school no later than March 1.

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