Testing Information

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, sophomore and junior students have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity. The school district will cover the costs to take this test for all interested students.

This free test is available to all sophomores and juniors and is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors who score very well enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. The PSAT/NMSQT is also a valuable opportunity for junior students to experience a test with content similar to the SAT.  

For the October PSAT/NMSQT, students must use their school issued Chromebook device.  Please note that we will not be able to provide technology support for non-district issued devices. 

Some other important information to know regarding the transition to digital testing include:

• Students may bring their own calculator if they so choose, however, it is not required. An appropriate calculator for the mathematics section is built into the testing application of the PSAT/NMSQT for those students who do not bring their own calculator to the exam.

• All special testing accommodations need to be approved by College Board. If you have a current 504 or IEP you can apply for accommodations through the Accommodation Coordinator, Jeff Rubin (jrubin@dist113.org). You should have received an email from him already. The deadline for applying for an accommodation is August 21st. 

The test contains two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math. The combined testing time for the test is 2 hours and 14 minutes. With testing preparation and breaks, students should expect to be in the testing environment for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. Testing on Saturday, October 17, 2026 will begin sharply at 8:30  a.m. Please arrive no later than 8:15 am.  To learn more about the content and structure of the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit the College Board website. 

In order to best prepare for the administration of this exam, students must fill out the PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form to confirm registration and attendance. Please complete this form no later than 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026. No request made after this deadline can be accepted due to College Board’s registration timeline.

Students who are interested in taking the Fall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT but have unavoidable conflicts will be able to take a make-up exam during school hours on Tuesday, October 20th.  The make-up exam will require students to miss class during the time of the exam.  While the absences from class will be considered excused, it will be expected that students make up any missed work.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, sophomore and junior students have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity. The school district will cover the costs to take this test for all interested students.

This free test is available to all sophomores and juniors and is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors who score very well enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. The PSAT/NMSQT is also a valuable opportunity for junior students to experience a test with content similar to the SAT.  

For the October PSAT/NMSQT, students must use their school issued Chromebook device.  Please note that we will not be able to provide technology support for non-district issued devices. 

Some other important information to know regarding the transition to digital testing include:

• Students may bring their own calculator if they so choose, however, it is not required. An appropriate calculator for the mathematics section is built into the testing application of the PSAT/NMSQT for those students who do not bring their own calculator to the exam.

• All special testing accommodations need to be approved by College Board. If you have a current 504 or IEP you can apply for accommodations through the Accommodation Coordinator, Jeff Rubin (jrubin@dist113.org). You should have received an email from him already. The deadline for applying for an accommodation is August 21st. 

The test contains two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math. The combined testing time for the test is 2 hours and 14 minutes. With testing preparation and breaks, students should expect to be in the testing environment for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. Testing on Saturday, October 17, 2026 will begin sharply at 8:30  a.m. Please arrive no later than 8:15 am.  To learn more about the content and structure of the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit the College Board website. 

In order to best prepare for the administration of this exam, students must fill out the PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form to confirm registration and attendance. Please complete this form no later than 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026. No request made after this deadline can be accepted due to College Board’s registration timeline.

Students who are interested in taking the Fall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT but have unavoidable conflicts will be able to take a make-up exam during school hours on Tuesday, October 20th.  The make-up exam will require students to miss class during the time of the exam. While the absences from class will be considered excused, it will be expected that students make up any missed work.

Freshmen students will take the Pre-ACT 9 Secure in April of 2027.  The Pre-ACT 9 Secure is the grade 9 level assessment within the ACT suite of assessments.  More information will be shared as the date approaches.

Advanced Placement 2027 - Important Ordering Information:

Students will receive “Join Codes” from their AP teachers to join AP Classroom and to register for their exams. 

By using the join code, students are automatically enrolled in the exam and a fee of $99 per exam will be added to their Infinite Campus account after the November ordering deadline. 

Students that do not wish to take the exam must read and complete the opt out form by November 10, 2026, to avoid a $40 cancellation fee (see below for more information about the opt out form).

What are Advanced Placement (AP) exams? 

Advanced Placement (AP) tests are college-level exams on specific subjects given by College Board. HPHS students who are enrolled in AP courses are strongly encouraged to take the exam in May 2027, as students who score a 3 or above can earn college credit at many colleges and universities. In addition, students who self-study for an exam (that is, they are not currently taking the corresponding AP course at HPHS but are studying on their own) can also sit for the exam. 

AP Exams Formats in May 2027

Like last year, most 2027 AP Exams will be delivered digitally (fully digital or hybrid digital) through Bluebook. The remaining AP Exams will be administered through other modes of testing. Click the link for more information on AP Exams: How Are They Administered?. 

When and where are the May 2027 exams being administered?

• Exams will be administered between May 3-14, 2027 at Highland Park High School. 

Registration for AP Exams

• Students log on to their College Board account. We recommend using your D113 email address (not your parents' email). Students should create an account if they do not have one already.
• Students "join" all their AP courses. AP Teachers have a list of join codes for their particular class and period. 
• Here are instructions for joining an AP class as well as a “Join Your AP Section” video tutorial.
• **By joining each section, you are automatically registered for the AP exam. There are no other steps. Applicable exam fees will be automatically added to Infinite Campus later this fall. 
• If you do not intend to take the test, you MUST complete the “AP Exam Opt Out Request (2027)” by November 10, 2026. There is no cancellation fee if you complete the Opt Out form by November 10, 2026.

Pricing/Payment/Registration Details

• All 2027 AP exams cost $99 per exam if ordered by the November 10, 2026 deadline.
• All students must register for each exam using a join code provided by their AP teacher. 
• By using the join code you are automatically registered to take the test. 
• The default test decision is “Yes” for all students using a join code. If you do not intend to take the test, you MUST complete the “AP Exam Opt Out Request (2027)” by November 10, 2026. There is no cancellation fee if you complete the Opt Out form by November 10, 2026.
• All fees for year-long courses will be added on your Infinite Campus account after the November 10 registration deadline with payment in full by March 31, 2027.
• AP exam fees will be waived for any students currently approved for financial assistance.
• Late Fees (all of these fees are College Board fees).
  • There will be a $40 late fee for each exam ordered and/or registered for after the November 10, 2026 deadline (This fee does not apply to exams for the few courses that are second semester courses). See details below regarding a late test registration request.  
  • There will be a $40 late fee for any canceled exam after the November 10, 2026 deadline (see details below for further information).

Accommodations

• Students “with accommodations” should check their College Board decision letters to make certain that all of the accommodations they are expecting to be tested with are available for AP tests. If they don't have their decision letters, they can log into their College Board account and view or download the letter.
• As always, students may only use accommodations that have been approved by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office.
• Accommodation requests should be made by January 22, 2027. For any accommodation questions, please contact Jeff Rubin (jrubin@dist113.org), our District Accommodations Coordinator.

Canceling the exam

• After November 10, 2026, you must fill out the AP Exam Cancellation Request (2027).
• If you cancel your order after the deadline of November 10, 2026, you will need to pay the $40 cancellation fee assessed by College Board. This includes students who drop a class.

Late Test Registration Request

• This request form will be posted after the initial ordering deadline of November 10, 2026.

Conflict Testing Request for Late Testing 

• Please use the student email address only.
• If a student has a conflict with the originally scheduled test date, please complete one AP Exam Conflict Testing Request (2027) form per exam conflict.
• The reason for requesting a conflict must fall under one of the allowable reasons per College Board (reasons are listed on the form).

Send or Get a Copy of Archived Scores

• If your most recent AP exam was over four years ago, your scores are no longer viewable from the online score reporting system. Please contact the College Board directly to request an archived score. Further details can be found on the "Send or Get a Copy of Archived Scores" page.

2025-2026 School Year

SAT:  August 22, 2026

ACT: September 19, 2026

ACT: December 12, 2026

ACT: February 27, 2027

SAT: March 6, 2027

SAT: June 5, 2027

All juniors will take the school based, Illinois State Board of Education required ACT in April of 2027.  Students will take the assessment during the school day and not need to register for this assessment date.

Township High School District 113 students have the opportunity to be recognized by the State of Illinois for earning proficiency in English and one additional language.

• This is a list of the "Approved Assessments" that can be used to qualify.
• This is a list of "Post-Secondary Benefits" for the Seal of Biliteracy. 
• This is a list of "Course Credit for the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy at Public Colleges and Universities in Illinois"
• This is a "Student Guide" to the Seal of Biliteracy. 
• This is a "Parent Guide" to the Seal of Biliteracy. 
• This is a list of "Frequently Asked Questions."

Seal of Biliteracy

Awarded to students whose proficiency level is equivalent to the Intermediate High scale set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.

Commendation Toward Biliteracy

Awarded to students whose proficiency level is equivalent to the Intermediate Low or Intermediate Mid scale set in a second language.

Additional Information

Please note, students who take the AAPPL test or an AP Language and Culture exam on their current course of study do not need to schedule additional testing. Scores will be processed and students will be notified in the event that they qualify for either "The Seal of Biliteracy" or "The Commendation Toward Biliteracy" during the Fall or Spring semester.

For those awaiting an ACT/SAT score to qualify, please contact Jeff Handley at jhandley@dist113.org once your score is available. 

For more information or questions, contact Castelia Castellanos at ccastellanos@dist113.org.