The OGT will be given to all sophomores the week of March 12, 2012.  Students who have not passed one or more sections also have the opportunity to take the OGT in October and June.  One test will be given each day, starting with reading, mathematics, writing, science, and social studies.  Each test requires students to write short answers and extended responses as well as complete multiple-choice answers.  Students have a maximum of two and one-half hours for each test. This is the required test for graduation.  More information on the OGT is available at on the Ohio Dept. of Education website www.ode.state.oh.us  The OGT website with resources for students is available here.

The ACT assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.  The multiple-choice tests measure students’ educational development in English, mathematics, reading, and science.  The tests are based on the major areas of instruction in American high schools and colleges.  The ACT offers an optional writing test which will measure skills in planning and writing a short essay.  The Anthony Wayne counselors recommend that all students take the writing test once.  The ACT is administered at Anthony Wayne High School.  Applications are available in the Guidance Center or on-line at www.actstudent.org

Cost
ACT (No Writing)     $34.00
ACT Plus Writing     $49.50 *The 1^st time a student takes the ACT they should take the writing
Late Registration     additional $21.00

Anthony Wayne Test Center Code:  192880 – (the code to take the test at AWHS)
Anthony Wayne High School Code: 365525 – (to have your scores sent to AWHS)

The SAT Reasoning Test is a college entrance test that assesses student reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed by the student in school coursework.  Skills that are evaluated by the SAT include mathematical problem solving, reading for understanding, and writing using standard written English.  This test is not administered at Anthony Wayne High School, but applications are available in the Guidance Center or on-line at www.collegeboard.org

Cost
SAT Reasoning Test $49.00 (writing included)
Late Registration  additional $26.00

Anthony Wayne High School Code: 365525 – (to have your scores sent to AWHS)

Anthony Wayne sophomores and juniors may take the PSAT/NMSQT which is given at Anthony Wayne High School each October.  This test, besides being a practice SAT, is the qualifying test that students must take to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competition. The test will consist of two 25-minute sections of Critical Reading; two 25-minutes sections of Mathematics and one 30-minute section on Writing Skills.  The Writing Skills test will be multiple-choice question only.  The 2011-2012 school year’s PSAT was Wednesday October 12th during periods 1-4.  Students had to register in the cashier’s office by Friday September 16th.  The cost was $13.00 (a limited number of spots were available).  All students who take the PSAT will have access to My College QuickStart, the College Board’s web-based career, majors, and College exploration tool.

The Plan Test is a practice college entrance test given to sophomores and is designed exactly like the ACT which is the most often taken entrance test for college admission by Anthony Wayne students. As a “pre-ACT” test, PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT.  The test consists of four parts English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning.  There is also a section that explores career interests.  The 2011-2012 school year’s PLAN test was Saturday November 12th from 9:00 – 12:00.  Students had to register in the cashier’s office by Friday September 17th.  The cost was $16.50 (a limited number of spots were available).