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TESTING

ACT

If you plan on attending a four-year university after high school, you will need to take the ACT. This four part test (five part with optional writing portion) is given several times throughout the year at BSHS and other times at nearby districts. You can register online at www.act.org. The Pre-ACT is a practice ACT test given to students Freshman year. 

2026-2027 Date (at BSHS):

December 12, 2026

State ACT for Juniors:

February 25, 2027

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Pre-ACT for Freshmen:

September 29, 2026

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WorkKeys for Juniors:

November 4, 2026

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Accuplacer

If you plan on attending a community college, like KCKCC or JCCC, you will need to take the Accuplacer test. It is also required for students wanting to take dual-enrollment courses for college credit in high school. Registration information is sent through your USD 204 email.

2026-2027 Dates (at BSHS):

September 16, 2026

October 22, 2026

January 27, 2027

February 11, 2027

March 3, 2027

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PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a practice test for SAT that can also enter you into the National Merit Scholarship program which connects students to many different scholarship opportunities. It may also qualify you for the National Hispanic Recognition Program and/or National Scholarship Services.

Offered once on:

October 20, 2026

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