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College Preparation Tests
Mat-Su Middle College School CEEB Code: 020840
It is recommended that students take the PSAT/NMSQT fall of 11th grade year, ACT and/or SAT for the first time spring of 11th grade year and retake ACT/SAT as necessary early fall of 12th grade year to have scores in time for college admission application deadlines.
Additionally, we recommend all MSMCS students take an SAT and/or ACT at least once no later than March of senior year to try to qualify for the Alaska Performance Scholarship.
PSAT (9th-11th Grade)
MSMCS students can sign up to take an optional grade-level specific PSAT assessment during the 2022-2023 school year at no cost.
11th grade PSAT/NMSQT
Saturday, Oct 15- PSAT/NMSQT fast facts, Why Your Child Should Take the PSAT/NMSQT, and FAQs
- Free practice on the Khan Academy
- Free PSAT/NMSQT practice tests
10th grade PSAT 10
Saturday, Oct 15- PSAT 10 fast facts, Why Your Child Should Take the PSAT 10, and FAQs
- PSAT 10 Student Guide
- Free practice on the Khan Academy
9th grade PSAT8/9
Date: TBA- PSAT 8/9 fast facts, Why Your Child Should Take the PSAT 8/9, and FAQs
- PSAT 8/9 Student Guide
- Free practice on the Khan Academy
Students who take a PSAT assessment will have the option to sign up for College Board's Student Search Service-- a free, voluntary service that helps colleges and scholarship programs find and get in touch with students that might be a good match. Learn more!
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SAT (11th-12th grade)
MSMCS School code: 020840
12th Grade SAT School Day: Wednesday, October 12 (sign up now closed)
*2022-2023: MSBSD will pay for one SAT registration fee for MSMCS seniors who are unable to participate in SAT School Day testing due to conflicts with a college course. Contact Ms. Piatt or Ms. Brothers for assistance.11th Grade SAT School Day: Tuesday, April 25 (sign up will open one month prior)
SAT Standard National Saturday Test Dates
Sign up and pay online at www.collegeboard.org
See Ms. Piatt if you think you may be eligible for a test fee waiver.
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ACT (11th & 12th grade)
Sign up and pay for test online at www.act.org
MSMCS School code: 020840
See Ms. Piatt if you think you may be eligible for a test fee waiver.
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Test Practice & Preparation
Free SAT Practice from College Board
Free SAT Practice from Khan Academy
Free ACT Practice from ACT.org
Sign up for ACT or SAT tutorials on APEX
Download flyer with sign-up instructions
Sign up through Clever (MSBSD Student Quick Links).
Click on "APEX" icon.
(If you have trouble logging in using Clever, email Mrs. Gimm (darjon.gimm@matsuk12.us) a screenshot including the Request ID. Example below.)
1. On the dashboard screen, click "Actions", then select "Add Enrollment". The enrollment dialog box opens.
2. Enter one enrollment code in the Enrollment Code Field.
ACT Code: T6966484223
SAT Code: T2564011086
3. Click the submit button. The dialog box refreshes.
4. Click the +/- icon to the left of a subject name to see the course.
5. Check the Select box to enroll in that course.
6. Click the Submit button. The dialog box closes and the selected courses can be accessd from the My Dashboard screen in APEX.
