• PSAT/NMSQT--REGISTRATION FRIDAY ENDS 9/13 for Fall 2024 Testing!

     

    PSAT/NMSQT for Fall 2024 
     
    The PSAT/NMSQT will be offered to 10th and 11th grade students on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
    The window for 10th & 11th grade families to register on My Payments Plus will be open in early August- please see summer emails for details.
    The deadline to register will be Friday September 13th. The College Board has changed how PSAT registrations are processed, so late registrations are no longer possible. We plan to open registrations over the summer prior to the Fall ordering deadline so that all who register will get a seat; however, exam seats cannot be sold after registration closes. We are opening the registration window during the summer break because there will not be much time to register before the College Board’s ordering deadline in September. 
    College-bound 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to take the PSAT to gain exposure to the SAT, an exam many colleges use when making admissions decisions. Typically, we suggest waiting until after a student completes Algebra 2 since this will be part of the math assessment, but it is up to the individual's readiness. Juniors may also use the test to qualify for the . For more information about the PSAT, you can visit the .
    If your student plans on using accommodations associated with their existing 504/IEP, the appropriate paperwork must be submitted to the College Board before August 20th, 2024. Please contact your 504/IEP Case Manager regarding your student’s testing status if they are ready to take the PSAT.

     

    Please take note of the following MPP registration tips:

    • If this is the first time you are using MPP for any of your students, then you'll need to create a new account.
    • If you created an account for use with an older sibling, then you’ll need to add the new student to your already existing account.
    • You will need your student's school ID to create a new MPP account, or to add a new student to an existing account.
    • There is a “forget your username or password” button if needed, but you should not create a new account if your forget your login information.
    • The "PSAT at South" activity will only appear as an activity you can register for after your student is added to your MPP account. 

    Students should plan to be in their exam room by 7:45am and plan for pick-up around 11:30/11:45am. There are no alternative exam dates, and registration is only open to South students.  

    While the PSAT/NMSQT is a tool used to prepare for the SAT, there are a number of resources we recommend Sophomores and Juniors utilize for test prep: 

    * website- Taking a full-length SAT practice test is one of the best ways to simulate test day. Eight official SAT practice tests are available for free, both online and on paper. Created by the makers of the SAT, each practice test has the same types of questions you'll see on test day. Six of the practice tests have even previously been given as actual SAT exams.

     *Take free SAT practice tests online with  Your answers will automatically be scored at the end of your test, and the timer will keep you on track with section time limits.

     *The Â鶹´«Ã½ Bucks School District offers , a free standardized test prep and practice program for the PSAT, SAT and ACT to all its students. Students are automatically registered for this program; students can get assistance at the school library.

     2024-25 AP Exam Information 

    AP testing takes place May 5 - 16,  2025 during the school day at CB South.  Students enrolled in an AP class at any point during the year will receive a “join code” from their assigned teacher.  They will place that "join code" in their student AP CollegeBoard account. AP teachers will assist students in that process.

    Once students have completed digital activation (joining) their AP classes, they must pay for the exams in their My Payments Plus account if they wish to take the exam or an exam will not be ordered for them.  Specific dates for payment will be advertised in the principal's newsletter and through class canvas announcements.  Payment periods in My Payments Plus will vary based upon when the student started the AP class (1st marking period, 2nd marking period, or 3rd marking period).

    See registration and payment AP flowchart in attached documents.

    Also, starting May 2025, the Collegeboard is changing how exams will be administered.  Students will utilize a testing application called Bluebook (this is the same application used for PSAT and SAT).

    Fully digital AP subjects for 2025—no paper testing option available:

    · AP Comparative Government and Politics
    · AP Computer Science A
    · AP Computer Science Principles
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    · AP English Language and Composition
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    · AP English Literature and Composition
    · AP Environmental Science
    · AP European History
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    · AP Psychology
    · AP United States History
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    Hybrid digital AP subjects for 2025—students will view all exam questions in digital format but will answer free-response questions in a paper format:

    · AP Biology
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    · AP Calculus AB
    · AP Calculus BC
    · AP Chemistry
    · AP Macroeconomics
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    · AP Microeconomics
    · AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
    · AP Physics C: Mechanics
    · AP Statistics

    The following subjects will remain unchanged for 2025:

    · AP French Language and Culture
    · AP Spanish Language and Culture

    For more information about AP tests, visit the  website.  Any questions regarding AP registration and ordering can be directed to CB South's AP Coordinator, Mr. Tom Hill - thill@cbsd.org

    AP Exam Payment

     

    AP exam payment opens in mypaymentsplus accounts on Monday, September 16,, 2024, and runs through Sunday, November 3, 2024 11:59pm.

     

    Payment at this time is ONLY for students who started an AP class 1st marking period and wish to take the AP exam.

     

    A separate payment window will take place in the winter for all AP classes that began 2nd or 3rd marking periods.

     

    Besides making payment for the exam, students must join their AP class in their AP Collegeboard account.

     

    AP exams will not be ordered for students if payment is not made by the deadline in mypaymentsplus.

     

    Cost is $104 per exam.  Per Collegeboard, late orders and/or cancellations will incur a $40 fee, however cancellations will allow for a refund of $63.

     

    Any questions regarding payment can be addressed with Mr. Tom Hill - CB South AP Coordinator – thill@cbsd.org

     

     

    2023-24 PreACT 

    The PreACT will be offered to all Â鶹´«Ã½ Bucks South 10th grade students on Saturday, March 23rd 2024 at 7:45am. Students should plan to be in their exam room by 7:45am and plan for pick-up around 11:15am. If your student is unable to attend on this date, please be aware there are no alternative exam dates.

    College-bound 10th grade students are encouraged to take the PreACT to gain exposure to the ACT, an exam many colleges use when making admissions decisions. If students take both the PreACT and PSAT during 10th grade, they are able to compare scores and focus exclusively on their preference during 11th grade (SAT or ACT). For details about the PreACT, please visit the , or view this info sheet

    Registration will be open on the MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) website () from Monday February 5th through Sunday March 3rd. Registrations are being taken prior to the ordering deadline so that all who register will get a seat; however, additional exams may not be available after registration closes. The cost of the PreACT is $30. 

    Please take note of the following registration tips:

    • If this is the first time you are using MPP for any of your students, then you'll need to create a new account.
    • If you created an account for use with an older sibling, then you’ll need to add the new student to your already existing account.
    • You will need your student's school ID to create a new MPP account, or to add a new student to an existing account.
    • There is a “forget your username or password” button if needed, but you should not create a new account if your forget your login information.
    • The PreACT activity will only appear as an activity you can register for after your student is added to your MPP account

    If your student plans on using accommodations associated with an IEP, you must email your school counselor after completing registration. Please do not wait or we may not be able to provide your requested accommodations.

     

    REGISTERING FOR THE SAT or ACT

    CEEB Code for CB South is 394992 

                      

    SAT and ACT registration must be done online at  (SAT) or  (ACT).  Registration is not done through Â鶹´«Ã½ Bucks Schools.

    When registering for the SAT you will need to use the following codes for the "Test Location" to take the test at CB South or CB East: 

    • South 39-718 (Warrington, Ctrl Bucks HS South)
    • East 39-162 (Doylestown, Ctrl Bucks HS E)

    When Registering for the ACT you will need to use the following code for the "Test Location" to take the test at CB South:

    • South 218270

    List of colleges that are SAT or ACT optional:   

    Test Prep Services ePrep is a free, online SAT/PSAT/ACT preparation service which all CB students may access. There are practice tests, test-taking tips, and videos that explain HOW to do the problem(s) you may have answered incorrectly during your practice session. To get an account, please contact the CB South Librarian for log-in information. Khan Academy is also a free online test prep that allows you to "link" previous PSAT and SAT results to the program, creating a personalized test prep service.