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Testing Information

Information about Wisconsin Testing and College Testing

WKCE - Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations

The WI Student Assessment System (WSAS) is a comprehensive statewide program designed to provide information about what students know in core academic areas.
WKCE is one component of WSAS.
WKCE is administered in grades 4, 8, and 10.
Sophomore students will receive information regarding WKCE in October of sophomore year.
WKCE testing window is scheduled for November at Franklin High School.
For more information visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction at http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/

PLAN - PRE-ACT

PLAN is the Pre-ACT and is normed for sophomore students.
In October, a letter will be mailed to all sophomore students, encouraging them to take PLAN.
In early November, Sophomores may register for PLAN (Pre-ACT) in the Guidance Office.
Please make checks payable to Franklin High School.
On a Saturday morning in early December, PLAN will be administered at Franklin High School.
In January, PLAN results, which include a projected ACT score, will be returned to Sophomore students at Sophomore Parent Night.

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ACT - American College Test

ACT is the American College Test.
It is recommended students take the ACT in April and/or June of their junior year.
Should you take the optional writing test for ACT? Yes, if you are considering UW-Madison, Marquette University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, or other universities that require the writing test. If, at a later date, students find out the university they are planning to attend requires the ACT writing test, they must retake the entire ACT, not just the writing test.

For more information on the Writing Test, visit http://www.act.org/aap/writing

Students may register Online or pick up registration packets in the Guidance Office.
It is recommended students register early in the junior year for the spring ACT test dates. Using this strategy, students will have a higher probability of being assigned to their preferred test center.

PSAT - Preliminaary SAT

PSAT is the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, and is normed for junior students.
In September, a letter will be mailed to all junior students, encouraging them to register for PSAT.
In September, Registration for PSAT will take place in the Guidance Office. Please make checks payable to Franklin High School.
In October, PSAT will be administered at Franklin High School.
In November, Counselors will return PSAT results to students.
Students that score in the top 1-% nationally, may go on to further competition in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Competition.

For more info, visit http://www.nationalmerit.org
For more information on PSAT, visit http://www.collegeboard.com

SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test

SAT is the Scholastic Aptitude Test
Students should check with their College or University to determine whether ACT or SAT is the preferred test.
Students may register Online or pick up registration packets in the Guidance Office.
For more information, visit http://www.collegeboard.com

ACT/SAT Registration & Test Prep Information

Register Online: ACT http://www.actstudent.org/

College Board (PSAT, SAT, AP) http://www.collegeboard.com/

Test Preparation

ACT Online Prep- www.actstudent.org

Online unlimited test prep good for one year at a reasonable cost.

ZAPS test Prep- www.zaps.com

Several area schools offer an ACT prep class prior to the October ACT and in the Spring, including Franklin High School. Log on to and click on the Wisconsin symbol to find classes in the area. Classes meet at various times for a total of 5 hours.

WCTC ACT/SAT Prep classes- http://www.wctc.edu/student_services/learning_place/test.php

WCTC offers Saturday prep classes which focus solely on the ACT, SAT or both. See the non-credit course section of their course booklet or webpage for more information.

UW-Waukesha ACT Prep-

UW-Waukesha offers ACT prep classes throughout the year. Please call the Office of Continuing Education at 262-521-5460 for more information.

Revolution Test Prep & Academic Tutoring- www.revolutionprep.com

Revolution offers a range of test prep options. Scholarships are available to offset costs.

UWM ACT Prep- http://www4.uwm.edu/trio/minicourses-act/

Meets for seven consecutive Saturdays in spring or fall. Two week summer session offered.

Kaplan Test Prep- http://www.kaptest.com/

Multiple test prep options.

Private Colleges of Wisconsin- http://privatecollegezone.org/home.aspx

Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities offers this free online test prep.

Princeton Review- www.princetonreview.com

Online, classroom and private tutoring for ACT, SAT and more.

AP-Advanced Placement

CHOOSE AP (Advanced Placement)

Are you ready for a unique learning experience that will help you succeed in college? Through AP’s college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world. With AP courses, you’ll be able to explore your interests and discover new passions.

Visit www.collegeboard.com/apstudents for detailed information about AP courses and exams. You’ll find course and exam descriptions, sample free-response questions and scoring guidelines, study skills and test-taking tips, and more.

In 2011-12, 15 AP courses are available at Franklin High School & include the following courses:

Arts

§ Music Theory

English

§ English Language and Composition

§ English Literature and Composition

History & Social Sciences

§ European History

§ Psychology

§ United States Government and Politics

§ United States History

Mathematics & Computer Science

§ Calculus AB

§ Calculus BC

§ Statistics

Sciences

§ Biology

§ Chemistry

§ Physics

World Languages

§ Spanish Language

§ Spanish Literature

CLEP - College-level Examination Program

CLEP offers students the opportunity to gain college credit by taking an exam. Usually, a student takes the tests at the college where he or she is already enrolled. There are 2,900 colleges that grant credit and/or advanced standing for CLEP Examinations. Not all colleges offer credit based on CLEP tests, and different colleges offer different amounts of credit for the same test, so do your research before committing to an exam. Your best source of information is your college.

For more information visit http://www.collegeboard.com