CONTENT
- ASVAB
- PSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- TSIA2/Texas Success Initiative Assessment Version 2
- AP
- STARR/EOC: End of Course
- Test Preparation Web Sites
Career Exploration Program. All seniors will take this test in October. For more information visit www.asvabprogram.com
Seniors may opt out of the test by returning the Opt Out Form to the office by the first Friday in October.
PSAT
The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. The PSAT will be offered at the high school in October during school hours. All Glen Rose High School sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to register and take the PSAT. Scores on the PSAT enter 11th grade students into the National Merit Scholarship Competition. For additional information about test date, cost, and study guides visit www.collegeboard.org
Students will register for the PSAT in the high school office in September.
* Special Note: Any Texas high school student (that does not attend Glen Rose High School, but resides in Somervell County) interested in taking the PSAT may contact the Glen Rose High School counseling department by September 15th of each school year.
SAT
The SAT is one of two college entrance exams. These entrance exams are required by the majority of colleges and universities. Score requirements are determined by the individual colleges and universities. It is recommended that every student take this exam starting the second semester of their junior year and before the second semester of their senior year.
Check individual colleges and universities for admission requirements.
For additional information on cost, registration, and testing centers come by the counseling office or visit www.collegeboard.org
The ACT is one of two college entrance exams. These entrance exams are required by the majority of colleges and universities. Score requirements are determined by the individual colleges and universities. It is recommended that every student take this exam starting the second semester of their junior year and before the second semester of their senior year.
Many colleges are starting to require the writing section for admission. Check individual colleges and universities for admission requirements.
For additional information on cost, registration, and testing centers come by the counseling office or visit www.actstudent.org.
TSIA2/ TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE ASSESSMENT VERSION 2
Based on The Texas Education Code statute 51.3062, unless exempt (see exemptions below) the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires that, prior to enrollment into a Texas college or university, each student must be assessed in three skill areas (reading, writing, and mathematics) using the TSIA2 assessment.
Glen Rose High School offers the TSIA2 test several times throughout the school year. For additional information on testing procedures at GRHS, dates, requirements, registration, study guides, visit the high school college room.
Additional resources and study material found at tsia2.accuplacer.org under Student Portal and tsia2.pearsonperspective.com
Pre-Assessment Activities (the following must be completed before test day)
- Go to https://tsia2.accuplacer.org/ (Student Portal, Information for Students, Texas Resources) or go directly to Pre-Assessment registration link
Nearest testing centers:
Tarleton State University’s Testing Center
- test by appointment, contact at testing@tarleton.edu or 254-968-9423
Hill College Testing Center in Cleburne
- test by appointment contact at 817-760-5814
Exemptions
Students can be exempt from TSIA2 if they meet one of the following conditions:
- ACT: composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on both the reading and math test.
- SAT: 480 on the reading and 530 on the math.
- Dual Credit: completion of ASU-Math 1314 or higher and completion of ASU-Engl 1301
- College Bound Senior Exemptions and Requirements
- Dual Credit Exemptions and Requirements
All students taking an AP course will be given the opportunity to register and take the AP exam to receive AP and college credit for that class. For additional information on cost, test dates, requirements visit www.collegeboard.org
The counseling office will collect money for AP exams in February of each school year.
* Special Note: Any Texas high school student (that does not attend Glen Rose High School, but resides in Somervell County) interested in taking AP exams may contact the Glen Rose High School counseling department by February 25 of each school year.
STAAR/EOC
The STAAR/EOC test is a mandatory test for Texas students. At the high school level, passing the English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, Biology, and US History EOC is a requirement for graduation. For additional information about the EOC test contact the counselor’s office or visit www.tea.state.tx.us.
TEST PREPARATION
- www.act.org ACT
- www.collegeboard.org SAT, PSAT, AP
- www.ets.org AP, PSAT, SAT
- www.kaplan.com all types
- www.kaptest.com all types
- www.testu.com all types
- www.testprepreview.com Accuplacer, ACT, GED, SAT, plus more
- https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/clep-exam/ : CLEP Exam information
- https://www.mometrix.com/academy/act-test/ : ACT