Tests
PLAN
| Full Name | ACT/PLAN |
| Purpose | Interest and aptitude test used to assist in educational and career planning; practice test for the ACT college admission test. |
| Necessity | Strongly recommended by student services for all 10th grade students. |
| Grade | 10 |
| Fee | Free (Paid by State of Florida) |
| Location | Buchholz |
| Date | Fall |
FCAT
| Full Name | Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test |
| Purpose | A measure of student reading, mathematic, writing skills and science skills |
| Necessity | Required for graduation by the State of Florida |
| Grade | 9, 10, 11 |
| Fee | None |
| Location | Buchholz |
| Date | February/March |
PSAT
| Full Name | Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test |
| Purpose | SAT Practice Test; Qualifying Juniors for National Merit Semi-Finalists |
| Necessity | Strongly recommended for academically talented students |
| Grade | 9, 10, 11 |
| Fee | $15 |
| Location | Buchholz |
| Date | October |
ACT
| Full Name | American College Test |
| Purpose | A norm-referenced test to determine scholastic achievement and potential |
| Necessity | One of two test options for college admissions |
| Grade | 11-12 |
| Fee | $29-$43 |
| Location | Off-campus |
| Date | Six national test dates from September to June. |
ASVAB
| Full Name | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery |
| Purpose | An interest and aptitude test to assist students with career planning; also includes the Interest Finder (IF) interest inventory |
| Necessity | Optional; Required for students planning to enter the military |
| Grade | 11-12 |
| Fee | Free |
| Location | Buchholz & Recruitment Centers by appointment |
| Date | Fall |
SAT
| Full Name | SAT Reasoning Test |
| Purpose | Measures critical thinking sills students need for academic success in college |
| Necessity | Required for most college admissions |
| Grade | 11-12 |
| Fee | $41.50 |
| Location | Off-campus (University of Florida) |
| Date | Seven national test dates on Saturdays from October to June. |
SAT Subject Tests
| Purpose | Measures student knowledge and skills in particular subject areas. |
| Necessity | Required by selective colleges for admission and placement. |
| Grade | 11-12 |
| Fee | $26-$43 |
| Location | Off-campus (University of Florida) |
| Date | Six national test dates on Saturday between September and June. |
CPT
| Full Name | College Placement Test |
| Purpose | To determine placement within colleges' curriculum |
| Necessity | Required by some colleges for admission/placement |
| Grade | 12 |
| Fee | $30 (free to SFCC applicants) |
| Location | Santa Fe Community College |
| Date | Daily |
AP
| Full Name | Advanced Placement |
| Purpose | Possible college credit/Placement in college |
| Necessity | Optional/Strongly recommended for students registered in AP courses |
| Grade | 9-12 |
| Fee | Varies |
| Location | Off-campus |
| Date | May |