Making the Grade: Standardized Test Preparation
Websites
ACT, Inc. Student Site
This site is an excellent preparation tool for students preparing to take (or retake) the ACT. It also includes an expansive array of career and college planning resources, links to financial aid providers and services, test preparation guides, and details on scores, rankings, and many other test-oriented options.
CollegeBoard Tests
Founded in 1900, the College Board is a not-for-profit membership association which administers the SAT and PSAT standardized tests. From the site, students can sign up for tests, find test preparation information, and send scores to targeted colleges.
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
In addition to a free practice SAT, this site also includes a helpful SAT quizbank.
FairTest - The National Center for Fair and Open Testing
This site includes a list of more than 700 college and universities that have deemphasized the importance of standardized testing in their admission processes.
LibrarySpot - Test Preparation
This site includes an overview of standardized tests as well as some useful information on how to prepare for them.
Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Part of College Board, which administers the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, this site includes more detailed information about the PSAT/NMSQT test.
The Princeton Review
From this site, students can take a practice SAT test.
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