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.  The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is an example of this type of test.

Interest Inventories show your relative preferences for work-related activities. Students are encouraged to explore their career interests with  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.

NWEA Students at Grayling High School continue to take the NWEA tests in their ninth grade year.  This state-aligned computer-based testing system, MAP, is built on 30 years of research and refinement, and adapts to the student in real-time as the test progresses for a pinpoint picture of learning achievement and readiness, allowing teachers to adapt to student needs.

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 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.