College Readiness Exams
PSAT | SAT | ACT | SAT Subject Test
Preliminary SAT | National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT)
AISD students take the PSAT exams on their home campus, during the school day, in October of their sophomore and junior years. Only the 11th-grade PSAT/NMSQT scores will qualify for National Merit rankings.
The next PSAT test date will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
College Admissions Tests
Students may choose to take both exams in order to decided which score(s) to send to their prospective colleges.
Students make take exams as many times as they wish; but usually 2 times is recommended.
SAT Subject Tests
There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science.
Some colleges recommend or require SAT Subject test scores to be submitted in addition to SAT scores. Check with the colleges you are interested in to see if you need to take additional tests.
Preparation Tools
There are a variety of ways to prepare for and take practice exams. See the AHS library staff to learn how to access the Testing & Education Reference Center database from Gale, or you can check out self-study books. Visit www.khanacademy.org to create your own account and access tutorials online. Visit the AHS counseling office to inquire about the AVID program. The College and Career Center has more information about the costs and scholarships available for the More Than A Teacher program.
Campus Contacts
Austin High College and Career Center
Email: tara.miller@austinisd.org
Location: 1715 W Cesar Chavez 2nd floor Science Wing
Phone: 512-841-1957
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinHSCollegeCenter
Twitter: @ahscollege
Austin High Library Media Center
On typical school days, the library hours are:
Monday-Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Fridays 8 am - 4:30 pm
(subject to change without notice due to campus needs)
Email: austinhigh.library@gmail.com
Website: sfalibrary.weebly.com
Location: 1715 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-414-7223
Twitter: @sfalibrary
Last updated April 2017, AHS Library