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Standardized Testing
Testing requirements vary from college to college. A growing number of colleges have become "test optional," which means they do not require applicants to submit standardized test results. It is important to be aware of the testing requirements of each college on your list.
If applying Early Decision or Early Action, it is especially important to be aware of testing requirements. The October — and sometimes November — SAT test dates are early enough for scores to be considered in the early plans of some, but not all, colleges and universities.
Students who qualify for and plan to take extended time tests must contact Episcopal's Academic Support Center to make arrangements. Both the SAT and ACT programs have very specific and somewhat rigid qualification standards for extended-time testing qualification.
Registration deadlines are important! Students are required to register for all admission tests ahead of time, and the testing agencies are very strict about registration deadlines, which are well in advance of the testing dates. Testing centers—and especially the one located near EHS—fill up early, so register for the tests as early as possible.
Many colleges require students to have all scores sent directly from the SAT and/or ACT website.
PSAT/NMSQT
SAT Reasoning Test
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
At many institutions, there are no special tracks or special programs for students with learning disabilities. Other colleges can offer extensive programs and accommodations. Admission committees will consider a student’s academic record at Episcopal to be an important predictor of the student’s success in college.
Taking Non-Standard Tests
Approval for accommodations is separate from, and not guaranteed by, approval for academic accommodations by Episcopal High School.
For additional information, visit the College Board website.
The ACT has established policies regarding documentation of an applicant's disability and the process for requesting accommodations. For details, visit www.act.org/aap/disab/policy.html.
No distinction is made on the score report for students who have taken the SAT or ACT exam with extended time. Scores appear exactly as scores from regular administrations.
In order to qualify for accommodations on College Board and ACT tests, students must have a complete psycho-educational evaluation. Please contact Episcopal's Academic Support Center for more information on required documentation.
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If applying Early Decision or Early Action, it is especially important to be aware of testing requirements. The October — and sometimes November — SAT test dates are early enough for scores to be considered in the early plans of some, but not all, colleges and universities.
Students who qualify for and plan to take extended time tests must contact Episcopal's Academic Support Center to make arrangements. Both the SAT and ACT programs have very specific and somewhat rigid qualification standards for extended-time testing qualification.
Registration deadlines are important! Students are required to register for all admission tests ahead of time, and the testing agencies are very strict about registration deadlines, which are well in advance of the testing dates. Testing centers—and especially the one located near EHS—fill up early, so register for the tests as early as possible.
Please note: Students must send/report their own scores directly from the test website to each college they apply to.
Many colleges require students to have all scores sent directly from the SAT and/or ACT website.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
PSAT/NMSQTTaken in October of sophomore and junior years. The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is used primarily as a practice test to prepare students to take the SAT in the junior and senior years.
SAT Reasoning Test
Taken in winter and/or spring of junior year and/or summer/fall of senior year.
ACTTaken in spring of junior year and/or summer/fall of senior year
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Colleges usually require students whose native language is not English to take the TOEFL.
LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND NON-STANDARD TESTS
The SAT and ACT tests are offered in different forms to accommodate students with learning differences or disabilities. Students who qualify for these tests may take them with extended time and in other special needs formats.
At many institutions, there are no special tracks or special programs for students with learning disabilities. Other colleges can offer extensive programs and accommodations. Admission committees will consider a student’s academic record at Episcopal to be an important predictor of the student’s success in college.
Taking Non-Standard Tests
The Educational Testing Service of the College Board offers non-standard administration of the SAT and Advanced Placement exams to qualified students. Please note the process for requesting extended time for the SAT (from College Board) is a separate process from requesting it for the ACT.
Approval for accommodations is separate from, and not guaranteed by, approval for academic accommodations by Episcopal High School.
For additional information, visit the College Board website.
The ACT has established policies regarding documentation of an applicant's disability and the process for requesting accommodations. For details, visit www.act.org/aap/disab/policy.html.
No distinction is made on the score report for students who have taken the SAT or ACT exam with extended time. Scores appear exactly as scores from regular administrations.
In order to qualify for accommodations on College Board and ACT tests, students must have a complete psycho-educational evaluation. Please contact Episcopal's Academic Support Center for more information on required documentation.
