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The following is a list of tests available to students in Escambia County. Waivers may be available for required fees.
PERT is used by 28 Florida colleges to assess readiness to take college level math and English.
PERT is given to 11th graders who scored a 2 or 3 on FCAT Reading OR scored a 2, 3, or 4 on FCAT Math.
Students who do not meet college readiness scores will be remediated in 12th grade.
Click here to go to PERT Study Guide.
Click here to go to PERT Sample test.
EOC - End of Course Exams
End of Course Exams are given in Algebra 1, Geometry and Biology.
EOC exams are worth 30% of a student's FINAL grade. Credit will not be awarded until the EOC scores have been released.
9th graders who entered in 2011-2012 school year and beyond MUST pass the Algebra 1 EOC to earn their Algebra 1 credit.
FCAT - Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
Reading, mathematics and writing are administered in the spring of the 10th grade year for students who began their high school career in 2009-2010 school year. A passing score is required for a standard diploma.
Students entering 9th grade in the 2010-2011 school year will be required to complete the FCAT Reading in the 10th grade, and all End of Course Exams as designated by the Florida Department of Education during their 9th and 10th grade years.
FCAT Science is administered in Grade 11. Students who do not meet the requirement will be required to participate and successfully complete an additional science course in the 12th grade.
PLAN - Preliminary American College Testing
ACT - National College Admission Examination
College-bound students may take as part of entrance requirements
Measures performance in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning
Basic fee $33.00
Register online at www.actstudent.org or pickup a packet in guidance.
Testing date is in the month of November
Given to juniors and/or seniors
Given at local high schools
No cost
Register in guidance
PSAT/NMSQT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Testing date is in the month of October
For college-bound juniors; sophomores may take for practice
Tests in mathematics and English
Academically talented students compete for National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist standing
Fee: $13.00
SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test of College Board Tests
College-bound students may take as part of entrance requirements
Required for consideration as National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Measures performance in mathematics, English, and writing
Basic fee $48.00 for all students
Register on line at www.collegeboard.com or pick up packet in guidance