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SAT and PSAT college entrance exams reveal how prepared high schoolers are for undergraduate studies. Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep provides SAT and PSAT pretests to give them a leg up.

This resource includes multiple SAT practice tests. Each test contains sections focused on math and evidence-based reading and writing. The SAT practice tests have been designed with the SAT’s new adaptive format in mind. There’s also an SAT online course that contains pretests for identifying strengths and weaknesses within specific subject areas, as well as a number of in-depth, self-paced tutorials covering each of the topic sections. The pretest also introduces the concept of the adaptive nature of the tests, and the self-paced tutorials guide students on how to best strategize with that format in mind. A digital rights management (DRM)–free eBook provides additional practice tests, details about the test, and test-taking strategies.

PSAT content includes practice tests covering the same sections as the SAT. A DRM-free eBook contains additional practice tests and information on the exam.

Content for these pretests has been prepared by subject matter experts. Each time a major revision is announced, new testing specs are incorporated. While the material covered is similar to what students will find on the formal exams, it isn’t intended to replicate the content. The tests are interactive and provide students with immediate scores and feedback. Students can retake exams to check their progress. Tests in the database are timed, so students can practice for the actual timed exam.

SAT total scores range from 400 to 1600. Both the math section and the evidence-based reading and writing section have 200–800 scoring ranges.  The mean, or average, SAT composite score is about 1050.

PSAT scores range from 320 to 1520. The average PSAT score is around 920. That’s based on a 460 score in the math and evidence-based reading and writing sections. An outstanding PSAT score is between 1420 and 1480. A PSAT score this high could qualify a student to become a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.

For additional information on college and career readiness benchmarks, visit collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about/scores/benchmarks.

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ACT Test Prep

Make test day easier. Students can prepare for the ACT without hiring a tutor or purchasing other study materials. Mandatory sections, such as English, math, reading, and science, are covered on practice tests. Plus, there’s an optional writing section.

ASVAB Prep and AFOQT Prep

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Citizenship Test Prep

Ease some of the anxiety that goes with preparing for U.S. citizenship. This database helps immigrants know the types of questions to expect during the testing and gives them sample exams to prepare for it.

GED Test Prep

Provide practice questions and pretesting assistance for those preparing for the GED. The GED is an alternative to a U.S. high school diploma and can give adults the helping hand they need to move forward with college or a career.

GRE Test Prep

Scoring well on the GRE entrance exam is extremely difficult without the proper preparation, which includes practice questions. This database narrows in on the subject matter that students hoping to get into grad school can expect on test day.

Other Tests

Make testing less of an unknown with pretests that are scored and cover a broad array of specific interests. Even college planning is supported with search tools, financial aid information, and more.