There are two college entrance exams, the ACT (American College Test) and the SAT (学术评估测试)，用于入学，安置和奖学金. 大多数大学接受ACT或SAT成绩. 直接与考虑录取政策的每个机构联系. 注册材料可在学院/职业信息中心和网上获得.
ACT考试包括四个选择题 english, mathematics, reading, and science. ACT +写作测试包括四个选择题和写作测试.
The ACT English section includes five passages accompanied by a sequence of multiple-choice questions. 这部分包括书面英语的标点符号, grammar and usage, 和句子结构)和修辞技巧(策略), organization, and style. 不测试拼写、词汇、记忆或语法规则.
The ACT Math section covers pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry.
ACT阅读部分包括四篇文章，每篇文章有10道选择题. 这部分测试阅读理解能力.
The ACT Science section includes seven sets of scientific data followed by multiple-choice questions. This section tests interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
The optional ACT Writing section includes one prompt that defines an issue and describes two points of view based on that issue.
评估加写作考试需要缴纳注册费. To find out if the Writing Test is required, 访问网站或致电学院或大学的招生办公室. 学生可能有资格获得ACT费用减免. Information about eligibility requirements and how to request a fee waiver are available in the College/Career Center.
考试成绩通常在考试后2½- 8周内在线公布. The service allows students to view their scores before the official score report arrives by mail. 分数是根据正确答案的数量计算的; there is no penalty for guessing. Students must mail their ACT registration forms and fee in the pre-addressed envelope available in the College/Career Center or register online. For non-Saturday testing, visit the ACT website.
The SAT is a 3 hour (plus 50 minutes for optional Essay) test that measures a student's college readiness by assessing critical reading, 数学推理和写作能力(可选). This test is administered seven times a year and is typically taken by high school juniors for the first time in the spring and again as a senior in the fall. Each section is scored on a 400-1600 scale as well as two cross-test scores in History/Social Studies and Analysis in Science, and subscores in Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. SAT作文成绩与总体考试成绩分开报告.
学生可以通过邮寄或网上报名参加SAT考试. 强烈建议学生注册 online. 学生可能有资格获得SAT费用减免. Information about eligibility requirements and how to request a fee waiver are available in the College/Career Center as well as test registration forms.
The SAT includes a 数学和基于证据的阅读和写作.
SAT阅读测试包括多项选择题, passage-based questions that covers complex structure and vocabulary in the fields of history, social studies, and science.
The SAT writing test contains multiple-choice questions based on passages in the fields of careers, social studies, humanities, and science
The SAT Math test consists of two sections and covers application-based multiple-choice and grid-response questions in algebra, problem solving, data analysis, and advanced math.
The optional SAT Essay test requires an analysis of an author's argument presented in a substantial passage.
The SAT Subject tests are designed to measure knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, 以及运用这些知识的能力. 科目考试也被一些大学用于录取和安置目的. 学生在一次考试中最多可以参加三次考试, 但不能在同一天参加推理和科目考试. It is recommended that a Subject Test be taken following the completion of the highest level of the course.
除了每个科目考试的费用外，还有一个基本的注册费. 语言听力测试只在11月进行，需要额外付费. Students are penalized for missing the regular deadlines and must pay additional late fees or Standby fees. Check the SAT Testing Bulletin or your College/Career Center for Test Center locations and schedules. Note: Most colleges do not require the Subject Tests. 查看大学网站，看看这些测试是否被推荐.
CollegeBoard: SAT Practice and Preparation
CollegeBoard: SAT Subject Test Preparation
托福®考试是世界上最广泛接受的英语考试. It measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in academic settings. 这是一种基于网络的考试，几乎所有美国大学都要求考试.S. 为母语不是英语的学生开设的学院和大学. The test has four sections: Reading, Listening, 口语和写作，需要四个小时才能完成. The registration fee includes one examinee core record and four score reports sent to your designated institutions. 托福应该在SAT推理测试或ACT之外参加. 你可以参加网考或笔试, 这取决于你的考试中心提供的考试形式.
The Advanced Placement Program gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses with the possibility of earning college credit or advanced placement. 共有22个学科领域的37门AP课程可供学生选择. The tests are administered in May. Visit the Advanced Placement program for test dates. There is a fee for each test. Students should discuss taking AP classes/tests with their parents, teachers and school counselor.
The CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in college-level introductory subjects. 所有考试的分数在20-80分之间，推荐的学分授予分数为50分, 相当于C的分数，并被存档20年. 有2900所大学在CLEP考试中给予学分和/或高级代表资格. Check the College Board website to locate a testing center. There is a fee for each CLEP Exam.
The PSAT is the only opportunity when high school juniors may be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program, 国家成就奖学金项目, 以及国家西班牙裔学者奖励计划. PSAT也是SAT推理测试的重要练习测试. It is administered only once during the school year and consists of two 25-minute critical reading sections, one 30-minute math section, and one 30-minute writing skills section. 所有十年级的学生都将免费参加考试.
有残疾证明的学生可能有资格获得SAT住宿, SAT Subject Tests, AP, PSAT, and ACT. To receive accommodations for testing, 学生必须提交一份书面的“申请资格表”，并在考试前获得批准. When testing at a center on a national date, students normally receive up to 50 percent extended time and can use a regular or large type test book. Students receiving accommodations more than 50 percent extended time or who CAN NOT test at a national center will be assigned to the appropriate Testing Center; check with your Counseling Office. 需要使用阅读和/或写作的学生必须在他/她的家庭学校进行测试. ETS特殊需求热线是1-(609)771-7137. Once a student receives his/her admission ticket with the notation "See your counselor for test date and time,他/她必须立即这样做，以便找到报告的地点.
ACT Services for Students with Disabilities
Reminder: It is the student's responsibility to meet with his/her counselor in early September to discuss testing arrangements.
Montgomery College
The Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office offers a SAT Prep course which is conducted in various MCPS schools. 这个32小时的课程可以在放学后，晚上或周六早上进行. The course is The Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office offers a SAT Prep designed to help students achieve a score that better reflects their knowledge and abilities by practicing with REAL SATs, teaching test format, teaching test taking strategies, 复习考试内容，提高应试信心.
上这门课要收费，买课本还要额外收费. 有关日期，地点和注册的信息是可用的 online 或者可以从MCPS学院和职业中心获得小册子. 注册协助和信息也可以通过联系240-567-5188获得. Flyers advertising courses for the fall SATs are mailed to the homes of rising juniors and seniors at the end of July. 第二次邮寄广告春季sat考试将在12月初进行.
MCPS-In school
Many MCPS high schools offer SAT Prep classes for credit during the school day for which a student receives a half credit for the semester. These courses are free but students must register for them during the normal course registration time.
Grade 11 students: Free SAT/ACT during the school day
Grade 10 students: Free PSAT during the school day
MCPS Free Online Materials
MCPS提供免费的在线工具来准备PSAT, 通过TCA在线学习指南进行SAT或ACT考试. These guides can be used anywhere, anytime to review skills, 做一些练习测试，记录你的进步. A special section, FinalPrep, SAT和ACT考试是专门为考试前一周的准备而设计的. FinalPrep回顾了考试的结构、格式、技巧和应试技巧.