Testing overview
- September 20th - Compass Prep webinar offered for students and parents to give an overview of the SAT vs. ACT. To register, click here.
- October 12th - 9th-11th graders take the PSAT at Trinity during the school day. You do not need to register your student for this PSAT.
- November 12th-13th - Compass Prep offers the practice- ACT through their Online Testing Center. To register, click here.
- Stay tuned for more resources about how to analyze the results of the PSAT and practice ACT and compare the two tests!
Testing policies are varied and school-specific. For a quick overview of the difference between schools that are test optional, test blind, and test flexible, click here to read more.
Test registration
One way you can help your student is to create a testing plan. Once your student receives PSAT and practice ACT results, sit down and ask how they felt about the tests to determine which one they preferred and would like to invest time in studying for when they take the actual tests typically beginning in the spring of junior year. You can help them with the registration process by going to act.org to register for the ACT or collegeboard.org to register for the SAT. If you think your family my qualify for a testing fee waiver, please contact the Director of College Counseling who should be able to provide you with one.
Test Prep and Tutoring
The test prep industry is bustling and in addition to free resources, many Trinity families utilize outside services to help their students learn the test taking strategies and content covered in the SAT and ACT.
Here is a list of area tutors used by Trinity families in the past. Please email the Director of College Counseling if you have worked with an Independent Educational Consultant, test prep company, essay writing tutor, etc.
