Testing
List of Test Optional Schools in the US
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and Cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This test is used as a practice exam and is designed to prepare students considering college for the SAT. The PSAT/NMSQT measures Reading, Writing, Language, and Mathematics skills which are important for college success. The test provides students with an idea of what score they can expect to get on the SAT
and helps determine areas of academic strengths.
Juniors who sit for the PSAT are entered into scholarship competitions administered by the National Merit Scholarship Program and additional scholarship providers.
Each October the PSAT/NMSQT is administered during the school day at Kiski Area to ALL Juniors and to any Sophomore interested in taking the exam.
The SAT is a college admission exam measuring Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. It is recommended that you take this test before the end of your junior year. An optional essay exam is available.
Please see the SAT Test Dates and Deadlines and pay close attention to registration deadlines. If a registration deadline is missed, there is a late registration fee added on to the cost of the test.
**Kiski Area High School will ONLY be administering the SAT's on Saturday, March 9, 2024**
Keep in mind that students can select up to FOUR colleges/universities to receive your SAT score for FREE.
If you are a future college athlete and are applying for NCAA Eligibility, use the Code 9999 to send your score report to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Note: these options appear after the payment page.
The Kiski Area High School CEEB code is 392207
SAT Registration Quick Guide and Test Day Checklist
**If you need a Kiski school ID, please see Mrs. Williams, the counseling office secretary
Please check to make sure your calculator is on the approved list
After the Test
The American College Test (ACT) is a college admission exam measuring English, Reading, Mathematics and Scientific Reasoning. It is recommended that you take this test before the end of your junior year. An optional writing portion is available.
Please view the ACT Dates and Deadlines and pay close attention to registration deadlines. If a registration deadline is missed, there is a late registration fee added on to the cost of the test.
***Kiski Area does not administer the ACT.***
Test Prep
Free SAT Testing Prep
SAT Prep : Practice tests and information for students taking the SAT
Free ACT Testing Prep
Classroom and Online Testing/ Tutoring Programs
HuntingtonTest Prep Programs | Online & In-Person
Penn State New Kensington: SAT Prep
* The above mentioned companies are programs in the area.
The list is not comprehensive, recommended, required or affiliated with Kiski Area.
Not sure which test to take? Check these resources out:
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a Career Exploration Program that includes eight individual tests covering verbal and math skills, mechanical knowledge, electronics and several other areas. It produces three Career Exploration Scores for verbal skills, math skills, and science and technical skills. These scores serve as one piece of information about your child that can aid in the exploration of a wide variety of career options. The ASVAB is offered at no cost and no military obligation to high school students. The ASVAB is administered to ALL SOPHOMORES during the school day in the Spring.