Testing Information
All students who graduate from a Virginia public school must earn a minimum number of verified credits. Please visit VA Dept of Education for frequently asked questions concerning the Virginia SOL graduation requirements.
The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools establish minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade or course in English, mathematics, science, history/social science and other subjects. SOL tests in reading, writing, mathematics, science and history/social science measure the success of students in meeting the Board of Education’s expectations for learning and achievement.
SOL (Standards of Learning)
Click Here for more information, practice tests and additional resources for all SOL tests.
PSAT/ NMSQT
The PSAT is taken by all 10th & self-selected 11th graders each school year.
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Only 11th graders who take the PSAT will have their scores considered for the National Merit program.
SAT
The SAT is an aptitude test that looks to determine the readiness of a student for college. The SAT measures testing reasoning and verbal abilities. Register HERE for the SAT
SAT/PSAT TEST PREP
Visit https://www.khanacademy.org/sat, for SAT Practice tests and more. There are eight official full-length practice tests, plus study and test-taking tips. This site also has a tailored PSAT practice plan for the PSAT/NMSQT with pinpointed areas for practice.
ACT
The ACT is an achievement test that measures what a student has learned in school. This is also used to determine a student's ability to complete college-level work. Many universities use ACT test results when determining admission. Register HERE for the ACT
*Colleges & universities DO NOT have a preference over SAT or ACT.