What grades are the SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc. given in?

Question

I'm going to be a sophmore this year, just wanting to be prepared. Thanks!

Answer 1

PSATs are usually given in Sophomore year. It is worthwhile paying attention to these and even studying up for them a little. They are fairly simple and most people dont pay much attention to them, but they are the score that is used for determining National Merit Scholar awards. That award is prestigious and a great thing to have on your resume when you apply to college. And you might even get a scholarship from it!

The ACT and SAT tests you can take anytime you want. Some kids even take them in Middle School, though that is probably a bad idea. You usually should take them in the summer after sophomore year or in the fall of Jr year. That way if you want to take them again you will have plenty of time to prepare.

Check the website of collegeboard.com for more details.

There are lots of websites that have info on the PSATs.

Answer 2

To elaborate on the PSAT, it is given in the sophomore year as a practice test. At this time, it does not count toward the National Merit competition. The test is taken again during the junior year. Now it really counts. To be a finalist with any hope of scholarship money, you need to be in the top half of one percent of all test takers. If you manage that, the prestige is incredible - you are one of maybe 8,000 finalists in the entire country.

The ACT and SAT are both offered throughout the school year to students of any age. It is a good idea to take the test early so that you can get the feel for test conditions, time limits, and things of that nature. If your scores are acceptable, great. If you want to improve, you have time to do so.

Good luck in high school!

Answer 3

I took the ACT my junior year. My husband took it his sophomore year. It just depends on when you think you are ready. We both thought it was easy and wished we had taken it earlier.