Exam Information

PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) – measures skills that are important for success in college-verbal reasoning, critical reading, math problem solving, and writing. This is the qualifying test for entry to National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competitions for college scholarships. Usually taken in the junior year, students will enter NMSC competitions for recognition and awards.

Further information can be found at www.nationalmerit.org or www.collegeboard.com. The PSAT is an optional test for juniors and sophomores. The PSAT will be given at FHS usually in October. A fee is charged and students must pre-register in the Counseling Office. Test results are available in January.

National Merit Webite

College Board Website

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)  FOR ATHLETES ONLY. The NCAA purpose is to help student athletes succeed on the field and in the classroom. Student athletes should register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse after the completion of the junior year in high school. Students who are planning on participating in Division I or Division II athletics need to submit a transcript of their grades and their ACT/SAT scores. These scores should be sent directly to the clearinghouse by entering code “9999” as a reporting selection when they register for the exam. There is a registration fee. NCAA forms and information are available at the NCAA Web site.  You may check our list of NCAA-approved core course at any time by linking to the clearinghouse page of the NCAA web site "Competing in College".

NCAA Website

Competing in College

Make the most of your high school experience and earn college credits with our Advanced Placement (AP) program at Faribault High School (FHS). Our AP teachers are passionate about their courses and eager to support students undertaking this college-level work. 
AP courses offer students the opportunity to earn college credit during high school by earning a score of 3 or higher on their AP exams (the minimum score needed for college credit consideration).  Students may earn college credit or advanced standing at many of the nation's colleges and universities, depending on AP exam scores and college credit policies.

The Pre-ACT is an optional exam offered to all FHS sophomores each fall. This exam serves as a practice ACT exam. The ACT is a college-entrance exam for 4-year colleges. The Pre-ACT has some great benefits for students including:

• An estimated ACT score
• A practice testing experience that mirrors the ACT exam
• Areas of strength and weakness identified within the subject tests of English, Math, and Reading.
• A comprehensive score report with compatible career area information

For more information, visit ACT’s website
 

ACT State and District Testing Spring: 11th Grade ACT with Writing is a national standardized test developed to determine college readiness for high school students and college admissions. The test has five sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing. The state of Minnesota requires all public high schools to offer a college entrance exam to all students in either their junior or senior year.

Faribault High School offers the ACT to all FHS juniors free of charge during the April statewide administration. The ACT is also available to be taken at multiple times throughout the school year during national administrations (at a fee). You may contact the Counseling Office for further information on the national ACT administrations. Students have access to test results 4 – 6 weeks after completing the ACT. Summary reports are provided to the school in late August.

More information about the ACT