Please note the schedule for students on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Juniors: As many of you are aware, this Wednesday, October 16, you will take the PSAT.  This is the precursor to the SAT, which is one of two college admissions tests (the other being the ACT).  While this test score will not be reported to colleges and universities to which you apply, it is the only test that can qualify you for a National Merit Scholarship, which start at $2500.

Sophmores: As many of you are aware, this Wednesday, October 16, you will take the Pre-ACT.  This is the precursor to the ACT, which is one of two college admissions tests (the other being the SAT).  While this test score will not be reported to colleges and universities to which you apply, it will provide you with personalized feedback on how to improve your ACT score..

Testing Logistics:

• Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:00 in BHS Cafeteria;

• Arrive at BHS no later than 8:00AM, and report to your testing classroom (will be posted on windows of Attendance Office Monday afternoon);

  • Section 1: English – 30 minutes

  • Section 2: Math – 40 minutes (list of approved calculators here.)

  • Section 3: Reading – 30 minutes

  • Section 4: Science – 30 minutes

  • There is a 5 minute break after every hour of testing.

• You will be released from testing around 11:30, and sent to lunch; from there, your afternoon schedule will be as follows:

  • Block 3: 12:10 – 12:50

  • Block 4: 12:55 – 1:35

  • Block 1: 1:40 – 2:20

  • Block 2: 2:25 – 3:05

Important Calculator info – It is highly encouraged that you have a calculator for this test, and you may NOT use a cell phone calculator.  If you do not have one to bring, then BHS will be providing calculators in your testing classroom.  See your proctor the morning of testing to request one.

For some tips to use when taking the pre-ACT, click here.

Please make sure you get a good sleep the night prior to the test, and have a healthy breakfast that morning prior to testing.  If you have any questions about this test, please feel free to reach out to me or any of the BHS school counselors. Your test results will be sent by the end of December, and your counselor will be reaching out to you with these in January.

BHS Seniors and their families are invited to an informational college planning presentation.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (start time updated 9/10/19)

Burlington High School Cafeteria

Topics to be presented

• College List
• Application Deadlines
• The Components of the Common Application
• Naviance
• NCAA Requirements
• Financial Aid
• Dual Enrollment
• SAT/ACT
• Final Decision Deadlines
• Upcoming Dates
• Resources
• Questions