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Testing Info

Here you'll find information on all the various tests that you may need to take to graduate high school, or to get into college: HSAs, SATs, etc. Plus, links to tips, tricks, and other handy study guides to help you earn the best score you can.

For more information on testing, stop by the Student Services Center.

LearningExpress Library

Trying to improve basic skills or prepare for an important test?  Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed.

Learning Express provides interactive online practice tests in a variety of academic and career related areas. These include advanced placement tests, GED tests, college entrance exams (ACT and SAT), and job related qualification tests in areas such as nursing, the military, real estate, and a variety of public safety fields. This research tool also includes tutorial courses on job related skills, such as resume creation, and subject reviews in such areas as citizenship requirements, math skills, and writing skills. You will need to set up a personal user name and password in order to keep track of your progress on individual tests and courses.

Important Day-of-Exams Info

If you are taking an AP exam, report directly to the Other Barn at 7:30am for a morning test and 11:30am for an afternoon test. Please bring pencils, pens and a calculator. Leave your cell phone at home.

2012 AP Exam Registration

Registration is open for all OM AP students. Information packets are now available in the Counseling Center and will be distributed to all AP classes with dates and details on the registration and exam process. The AP testing dates will run from Monday, May 7th through May 18th. Students not currently enrolled in AP level classes that are interested in AP testing can get infomation at the Counseling Center.

March 15 was the deadline for Exam registration. A $20 late fee must be added to exam orders submitted between 3/16 and 4/09. A $50 late fee must be added to exam orders submitted after 4/10 (7:30am). NOTE: Schools close early for SPRING BREAK on 3/30, and Students do not return until 4/10.

Forms are available in the Counseling Center or online at: http://home.comcast.net/~billpuls/site/

AP Exam Schedule

Want to find out when your (or your students') AP exam is taking place? Head over to the CollegeBoard website for the complete schedule: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates.

Please note that all exams will be given at the Other Barn in the OM Village Center (except Forgeign language exams which will be administered in the computer lab at OMHS). All students must arrive no later than a 1/2 hour prior to the scheduled test time.

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May 2012 Administration

The May Administration of the HSA exams will take place as follows:

• Monday, May 21 - English
• Tuesday, May 22 - Biology
• Wednesday, May 23 - Algebra
• Thursday, May 24 - English MOD

Make-up exams will be administered May 30, 31, and/or June 1 as needed.

To learn more about the HSAs view the informative video at http://hsaexam.org. Click on the video icon and learn everything you need to know about the HSAs.

HSA Orientation for Parents

Take a look at the Top 10 Things parents need to know about the High School Assessment tests.

Click here to view and/or download the slideshow.

Practice Taking the HSA
Practice tests in all assessed areas. Broken down by test section for each subject area. For example: English is broken down into Writing, and Reading & Literature.

http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/index_d.html

Biology Assessment
View the assessment, take a mini-version of the test, and practice scoring BCRs. Also includes an answer key; goals, expectations, and indicators assessed; rubric; and more information about the Biology Assessment.

http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/look_like/biology/intro.html

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The PSATs were given to all 10th and 11th grade students on October 12, 2011. The results of this test will qualify 11th grade students for the National Merit Scholarship.

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SAT Prep Mini Camp at OMHS Offered by Sylan Learning Center

Need extra help preparing for your June 2nd SAT? Know what problems to answer and which to leave blank? Are you aware of all the strategies for success? Find out by attending the SAT mini camp at Oakland Mills offered by Sylvan Learning Center. This is a limited opportunity for 50 Oakland Mills juniors that will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. The program includes a Diagnostic SAT test given on May 18th at Oakland Mills, followed by individual test analysis and consults by the SAT experts at Sylvan. Finally, the students will receive 4 FREE hours of Sylvan SAT instruction here at Oakland Mills on May 30 and May 31. Please visit the website below to fill out an application. Please address any concerns to Matt Martini by calling the school at 410-313-6945 or e-mail, matthew_martini@hcpss.org.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFJjcmxacjJOSklTLXFOSE91NU1LblE6MQ

Thank you,
Oakland Mills - Sylvan Partnership Team

Please be sure to sign up for either the SAT or the ACT as soon as possible.

You may sign up for the SAT's by going to www.collegeboard.com.

If you would like to take the ACT's in place of/or in addition to the SAT, the important dates are:

You may sign up for the ACT's at www.actstudent.org.

We encourage all Juniors to take one of these tests by the end of June. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

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Want to practice your SAT test-taking skills? Looking for sample SAT questions? Head over to the CollegeBoard website and check out their SAT Question of the Day.

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