Here's a list of potential things that 11th graders should be working on this year.

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• Recommended Standardized Tests

  • PSAT - October 

    • All RHS Juniors will be registered for and take the PSAT in October in school

    • This test is the way to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition

    • The PSAT is not reportable to colleges (no admissions risk!)

    • Scores are released to students in December/January

    • National Merit Semifinalists are announced in September of senior year 

  • SAT

    • All RHS Juniors will take the SAT in school in April with the Michigan Merit Exam during the school day. No registration is required.

    • Colleges will take either the SAT or ACT...they do not require both and do not have a preference of either. 

    • Students should focus on the test that helps them show their strengths

    • We do recommend taking either the SAT or ACT at least twice but taking any standardized test more than 3 times is not advisable

    • Students must register themselves for any additional SAT attempts at collegeboard.com 

    • Students on free/reduced lunch may qualify for reduced testing fees

  • SAT II Subject Tests - 

    • No colleges in Michigan want them (not even U of M Ann Arbor)

    • Only needed if applying to a HIGHLY SELECTIVE college (Harvard, Yale, etc)

    • Students must go to www.collegeboard.com to register for all SAT II Subject tests

    • Colleges will specify if they are required, so check their websites

  • ACT  Plus Writing

    • Juniors may choose to take the ACT Plus Writing on their own 

    • Colleges will take either the SAT or ACT...they do not require both and do not have a preference of either

    • Students should focus on the test that helps them show their strengths

    • We do recommend taking either the SAT or ACT at least twice but taking any standardized test more than 3 times is not advisable

    • Students must register themselves for the ACT at www.actstudent.org

    • Students on free/reduced lunch may qualify for reduced testing fees

  • AP Tests

    • Registering for an AP test takes place in the fall.  You will be given a join code by your teacher to submit and register with CollegeBoard.  You will then pay RCS for each test and provide proof of payment to the counseling office.