College and Career Planning
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College Entrance Exams
PSAT 8/9
What is the benefit of taking the PSAT 8/9?
The PSAT 8/9 prepares students to take the SAT, which is a college entrance exam. PSAT scores are not sent to colleges, rather, students use the scores to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses in Evidence-based Reading and Writing and Math.
When do I take the PSAT 8/9?
Hansen students will take the PSAT 8/9 for free during a regularly scheduled school day.
How do I prepare for the PSAT 8/9?
The same habits and choices that lead to success in school will help you get ready for the PSAT 8/9 and other tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments. The best way to prepare is to:
Take challenging courses
Do your homework
Read, read read!
Click here to learn more about what the PSAT 8/9 covers.
PSAT/NMSQT
What is the benefit of taking the PSAT/NMSQT?
11th grade students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify for a national merit scholarship. In addition to the potential to qualify for a scholarship, the PSAT/NMSQT prepares students to take the SAT, which is a college entrance exam. PSAT scores are not sent to colleges, rather, students use the scores to learn about individual strengths and weaknesses in Evidence-based Reading and Writing and Math.
When do I take the PSAT/NMSQT?
Hansen students will take the PSAT /NMSQT for free on a regularly scheduled school day.
How do I prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT?
The best way to prepare for the test is to:
Take challenging courses
Do your homework
Prepare for tests and quizzes
Ask and answer lots of questions
Students can utilize Khan Academy to learn more about the test and for personalized PSAT/NMSQT test prep.
Click here to learn more about what the PSAT/NMSQT covers.
SAT
What is the benefit of taking the SAT?
The SAT is a college entrance exam. Some colleges require students take an SAT or ACT to apply for admission. Colleges also use SAT or ACT scores to determine placement in English and math classes.
When do I take the SAT?
Hansen students will take the SAT for free on a regularly scheduled school day. If a student wishes to increase their score, they should make a second (and possibly third) attempt before the end of the first semester of senior year. If you need a fee waiver, please see Mrs. Hamilton.
How do I register for the SAT?
Junior students taking the SAT for the first time will automatically be registered for the test. Students taking subsequent exams will need to register through the CollegeBoard website.
Student should pick an accessible SAT test site and use Hansen's school code, 130275, during registration.
How do I prepare for the SAT?
To prepare for the SAT, a student should learn about the test, take a practice test, and complete study material on Khan Academy. Mrs. Hamilton also has an SAT study book for students to check out.
ACT
What is the benefit of taking the ACT?
The ACT is a college entrance exam. Some colleges require students take an SAT or ACT to apply for admission. Colleges also use SAT or ACT scores to determine placement in English and math classes.
How do I register for the ACT?
Students taking the ACT exam will need to register through the ACT website.
Student should pick an accessible ACT test site and use Hansen's school code, 130275, during registration.
How do I prepare for the ACT?
To prepare for the ACT, a student should learn about the test and study using ACT Academy. Mrs. Hamilton also has an ACT study book for students to check out.
Career Exploration
Career assessment tools use a set of questions to help you identify what you like to do and what you value in work and life. Most focus on just one or two of these things (skills, interests, and/or values) so it pays to take more than one to learn about the kind of career you will enjoy most.
You can check out careers you’re interested in. You can find colleges based on what’s important to you. You can discover ways to pay for college.
