Grayling High School Counseling Department

TESTING REMINDERS 2007-08
FINAL EXAMS - Second trimester exams will be given on February 28-29. For tips on test preparation, study skills and combating test anxiety, check out the Related Links portion of this Web page.
MME - Juniors will take the state's Michigan Merit Exam (MME) on March 11-13. Parents will receive information about these extremely important exams in the mail.
AP TESTS - Students taking AP classes must decide which tests they will be taking and sign up in the Counseling Office by March 15. The cost of each test is $76. Fee waivers may be available for students who meet certain income guidelines. Students should see their counselor if they want to get a fee waiver because those must be ordered at the time the exams are ordered.
 
 
 

 

TESTING information
There are different types of tests that can help students analyze their abilities.

Aptitude Tests are broad-ranging assessments of your personal abilities; for example, whether  you are good with spatial relationships or clerical speed and accuracy, mechanical reasoning or scientific reasoning.

Interest Inventories show your relative preferences for work-related activities. Students are encouraged to explore their career interests with www.bridges.com or www.careercruising.org. (For more information, click on our career-planning link.)

Achievement Tests measure the level to which you've developed skills in academic areas, such as reading, math or science.

Many students took the DAT (Differential Test) in eighth grade. It measured both interests and abilities and is a useful tool in the career planning process. Copies of students' DAT results are maintained in the Counseling office until graduation.

All freshmen are now given the EXPLORE test. This test provides students with a pre-ACT experience. It has four academic tests (English, math, science, reasoning & reading). The EXPLORE test also allows students to assess their career interests through the interest inventory included with the test.  When the test results come in, the counselors meet with small groups to help interpret the results.

 All sophomores are now given the PLAN test.  This test is the next test in the series of pre-ACT assessments. It has four academic tests (English, math, science, reasoning & reading). The PLAN also allows students to assess their career interests through the interest inventory included with the test.  When the test results come in, the counselors meet with small groups to help interpret the results.

MME The State of Michigan requires all juniors to take all of the tests in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program. These tests are given during the school day, and dates vary from year to year. They will be announced and are on the school calendar. The MME test is the qualifier for students to earn the $4,000 Michigan Promise Grant. The link below will direct you to the site.  Part of the MME is the ACT (see below).  Grayling High School has many resources to assist students in doing well on the MME. www.michigan.gov/mde.

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholarship Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is recommended, in preparation for the SAT, to juniors who are considering out-of-state colleges or military academies or to students who may score high enough to qualify for a scholarship. It is a necessary first step for a scholarship from Weyerhaeuser.

The ACT (American College Test) is required for admission to any Michigan four-year college or university. It is not required for admission to community and business colleges, but all juniors will be taking it as part of the state mandated MME.  ACT scores are also used to determine which students will be eligible for entry into the Michigan Competitive Scholarship Competition. Registration forms for all national test dates for the ACT are available in the Counseling Office and must be mailed in approximately one month before the test date. The tests are given on Saturdays. The school code for GHS is 231785. www.act.org.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is required for admission to some out-of-state colleges and universities. You should take this test if you are considering an out-of-state school. The tests are given on Saturdays. Take it in the spring of your junior year or the fall of your senior year. www.collegeboard.com.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is an interest inventory and aptitude test administered by the military. However, students do not have to be interested in a career in the military to take the test. There is no charge; however, students must sign up in the Counseling Office. The test is offered once each year at the high school, generally in December.

 A.P. Tests (Advanced Placement Tests) are offered in several different subject areas and are taken for credit or advanced academic placement at college. GHS offers advanced placement classes in English Composition & Literature, Calculus, Biology, U.S. History, European History and Chemistry. A.P. Art is also offered at Kirtland Community College outside of the school day. A.P. exams are given in May. Scores range from 1 to 5. Most colleges require at least a 3 before giving credit. www.collegeboard.com.

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