School Based Test Information (FSA, EOC, FAST, District Exams, Testing Calendar)
Beachside High School Testing Page
PSAT/NMSQT Test Information
All 10th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT for free in October during the school day. 9th and 11th graders can sign up and pay to take the test by the published deadline.
All students will receive their PSAT/NMSQT scores via their CollegeBoard account in December. Students will provide their email to CollegeBoard on test day via the bubble sheet. When the PSAT/NMSQT scores are uploaded online, students will get an email with instructions on creating a CollegeBoard account, going to the online score report, and using an access code to view scores.
SAT & ACT Test Information
Many colleges expect students to take a college-placement test, such as those provided by the College Board and ACT. It is recommended that every student take the ACT and SAT at least once Junior year (Spring semester) and once Senior year (Fall semester). This gives colleges and scholarship organizations multiple test scores to work with for super scoring and eligibility.
SAT and ACT Test Fee Waivers
Students in the 11th and 12th grade who qualify for the Free/Reduced Price Lunch Program may be eligible to take the ACT and SAT for free. Students enrolled in 9th or 10th grade are not eligible for test fee waivers. Juniors and Seniors can request test fee waivers from their school counselor if they qualify.
SAT, ACT, and CLT Testing Dates and Information
SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
ACT Test Date & Registration Deadlines
CLT Test Date & Registration Deadlines
SAT, PSAT, AP and ACT Accommodation Information
Students with an IEP or 504 will not automatically receive accommodations for AP, PSAT, ACT, or SAT testing. A signed consent form is required to start the process. Please complete the appropriate form below and return to your school counselor by the deadline listed here.
Testing Accommodations Information and Deadlines
SAT Consent for Accommodations Request
ACT Consent to Release Information
If a student already has approved accommodations via CollegeBoard (PSAT, SAT, AP) with another high school, please provide the school counselor with the following information and we can transfer the student to the Beachside CollegeBoard accommodation system: Students 10 digit SSD number and student date of birth
If a student already has approved accommodations via ACT with another high school, please call 1-319-337-1332 (option 3), ask for the students accommodations to be transferred to Beachside High School (code 102813).
ACT and SAT Frequently Asked Questions
When should I take the tests?
Seniors – each test at least once Fall semester, Senior Year
Juniors – each test at least once Spring semester, Junior Year
Underclassmen – as needed or desired
What is Beachside High School Code?
102813
How do I pay for the tests?
Students should pay for the tests with a credit card. Seniors and Juniors may qualify for test fee waiver. See above for more information. Test fee waivers are provided per company policy. Currently, the testing companies do not allow test fee waivers to be used by 9th or 10th grade students.
What can I use my scores for?
College admissions, scholarships, dual enrollment eligibility, and EOC/FSA Concordant scores.
Who should I send my scores to?
Colleges you are applying or you may apply to in the future.
VERY IMPORTANT – Students will be evaluated for Bright Futures based on official test scores from the FDOE repository. To ensure Office of Student Financial Assistance obtains official test scores: Ensure demographics on your test registration and high school transcript match; and request your official test scores be sent to one of Florida’s 12 state universities when registering for the ACT and/or SAT.
How do I prepare for these tests?
Participate in your high school classes, ACT/SAT test prep, and practice online (ACTStudent.org and CollegeBoard.org). There are free test prep sessions offered in the community at University of North Florida and Keiser University. Students can get personalized practice recommendations based on their results from the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT using Khan Academy, click HERE to view steps to link accounts.
Will taking the test again erase my previous scores?
No. Colleges and Bright Futures often use “Super Scoring” for admissions. This means they use your highest score in each area, no matter when you took the test, and combine them for a Super Score.
What if my score seems low?
Take the test again! Think about how you prepared for the first test. Adjust your prep habits based on what you learned from taking the test. See the above answer about Super Scoring.
National Standardized Test Information
The college admission tests are given by two testing agencies, the College Board (CEEB) and the (ACT) American College Testing Program. The College Board is an association of approximately 5,000 colleges, schools, school systems, and education associations throughout the country. The CEEB offers the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT Reasoning Test, SAT subject tests in 15 subject matter areas), and the Advanced Placement program (AP). The PSAT, a two-hour test of verbal and mathematical skills administered in October, previews the SAT Reasoning Test, and serves as the qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship program for juniors. The State of Florida pays for every sophomore to take this exam and we strongly encourage all freshmen and juniors to participate. Since the PSAT/NMSQT does qualify students for scholarships, all juniors are expected to take the exam.
The American College Testing program (ACT) is a private testing agency associated with colleges of varying sizes and types and is used for admission at most colleges in the U.S., as well as qualifying for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The ACT, a test for juniors and seniors, is administered six times a year. The ACT is a three-hour examination which measures the student’s ability in English usage, mathematics, social studies, and natural science. Scores range from 1 to 36 on the ACT.
Students can apply for the SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Test, and the ACT on-line. The web site for the SAT is www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org for the ACT. Beachside High School’s Code Number is 102813 for the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test), SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), the ACT (American College Test), and the AP (Advanced Placement exams).