Standardized Testing at Waubonsie Valley
School Testing (2020-21)
During the 2020-21 school year, students at Waubonsie Valley are scheduled to take the following standardized exams:
Advance Placement Testing
Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Waubonsie Valley High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they are enrolled in. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition or providing other benefits at the collegiate level.
Registration for 2021 AP Exams began during the first week of school in many AP classes. The exam registration process was simplified this year and will look slightly different than it has in the past. For the 2021 Exam season, students will be automatically registered for an AP Exam once they use their AP course “Join Code” through the College Board Website. The exam fee of $99 will be charged to the student’s PushCoin account in the spring of 2021. It is important that all AP students register for their AP Classroom using the teacher provided “Join Code” no later than November 1, 2020.
Because of the uncertainty of Covid-19 and Remote Learning, College Board is waiving exam cancelation fees this year, however late registration fees are still in place. It is for this reason that we are recommending all students register for their AP Exam before November 1st. Students who are uncertain of their testing status can cancel their exam up until the day of the exam with no financial penalty. This gives students the maximum amount of time to prepare for the AP Exam before making a final testing decision. Students who register late will be charged a $40 late fee per exam.
Additional information and full instructions for the 2021 AP Exam registration process are outlined in the file linked below.
AP Registration Bulletin
Testing for College Admissions
The two leading college admissions exams are the SAT and ACT. These exams are offered at locations locally and across the nation on Saturdays. All registrations for national test dates are handled by the student and the testing company. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch at Waubonsie Valley should see their counselor about potential fee waivers for ACT/SAT testing. For more information and a list of upcoming dates, please visit the websites listed below.
During the 2020-21 school year, students at Waubonsie Valley are scheduled to take the following standardized exams:
- SAT- September 23, 2020. All seniors will take the school day SAT to replace the spring SAT that was canceled last year due to COVID-19
- PSAT/NMSQT- October 14, 2020. Available to juniors by registration only. Online registration will go live in August.
- Illinois Science Assessment- March 2020. Students in select science courses will be schedule for school day testing.
- SAT/ PSAT 10/ PSAT8-9- Spring 2021. All juniors are required to take this state mandated exam. Students will not be classified as seniors until they complete the SAT on an approved school day. Sophomores are scheduled to take the PSAT 10. Freshmen are scheduled to take the PSAT 8/9.
Advance Placement Testing
Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Waubonsie Valley High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they are enrolled in. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition or providing other benefits at the collegiate level.
Registration for 2021 AP Exams began during the first week of school in many AP classes. The exam registration process was simplified this year and will look slightly different than it has in the past. For the 2021 Exam season, students will be automatically registered for an AP Exam once they use their AP course “Join Code” through the College Board Website. The exam fee of $99 will be charged to the student’s PushCoin account in the spring of 2021. It is important that all AP students register for their AP Classroom using the teacher provided “Join Code” no later than November 1, 2020.
Because of the uncertainty of Covid-19 and Remote Learning, College Board is waiving exam cancelation fees this year, however late registration fees are still in place. It is for this reason that we are recommending all students register for their AP Exam before November 1st. Students who are uncertain of their testing status can cancel their exam up until the day of the exam with no financial penalty. This gives students the maximum amount of time to prepare for the AP Exam before making a final testing decision. Students who register late will be charged a $40 late fee per exam.
Additional information and full instructions for the 2021 AP Exam registration process are outlined in the file linked below.
AP Registration Bulletin
Testing for College Admissions
The two leading college admissions exams are the SAT and ACT. These exams are offered at locations locally and across the nation on Saturdays. All registrations for national test dates are handled by the student and the testing company. Students who qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch at Waubonsie Valley should see their counselor about potential fee waivers for ACT/SAT testing. For more information and a list of upcoming dates, please visit the websites listed below.
