Testing for College Admissions

PSAT

Students at Culver begin taking the PSAT in 9th grade and continue to take the test each October through 11th grade. The test gives students and academic advisors relevant information regarding progress in areas of the humanities and mathematics. The PSAT, when taken during the Junior year, places students for consideration for the National Merit scholarship Program, the National Achievement Program, and the National Hispanic Scholars Program.

Students at Culver take the PSAT in the 9th and 10th grades, and the PSAT/NMSQT in the 11th grade.

SAT Subject Tests

The SAT Reasoning Test is the oldest college examination in the United States. Registration meetings are held in October with the entire Junior class so they understand the exam registration process.  we recommend students plan to take the SAT with Writing twice in their junior year.

The SAT Subject Tests were designed to evaluate academic knowledge and achievement in a particular subject or skill. Students may choose tests in areas such as literature, history, mathematics, science, and foreign language. Culver recommends that students take this test in May or June of their Junior year.

Register for the SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests

Test Day Requirements 

Please make sure you meet all admission requirements for the SAT, ACT and TOEFL exams.

Students are not allowed to bring their phone or any device with wifi or bluetooth capabilities to the testing location. All phones must be kept in the dorm or unit.

ACT

The ACT, while not as old as the SAT, may be more relevant to students for its alignment with school curriculum. Culver encourages students to take the ACT with Writing twice during their Junior year and at least once during the fall of the Senior year.

Register for ACT Testing

Test Day Requirements 

Please make sure you meet all admission requirements for the SAT, ACT and TOEFL exams.

Students are not allowed to bring their phone or any device with wifi or bluetooth capabilities to the testing location. All phones must be kept in the dorm or unit. 

AP Tests

Advanced Placement (AP) exams are taken in May of each year as the final requirement when taking an AP class at Culver.

Students taking AP Courses and Tests with corresponding SAT Subject Tests are recommended to also take the Subject Test.

Registration for AP tests is facilitated by Academic Affairs. 

Register for SAT Subject Tests

TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is given to all foreign students if English is not their native language. Most U.S. colleges require this test for admittance by foreign students.

Culver recommends students take the TOEFL in the final Term of grade 11, if not sooner.  Students should make sure College Advising has a copy of their scores on hand.  Students taking the TOEFL should review their TOEFL scores, and sub-scores, with their College Advisor.

Register for TOEFL Testing