{"id":16029,"date":"2017-09-26T07:02:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T12:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=16029"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:42:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:42:17","slug":"the-abcs-of-standardized-testing-sat-act-psat-ap-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/the-abcs-of-standardized-testing-sat-act-psat-ap-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"The ABCs of Standardized Testing: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

As if memorizing the periodic table wasn\u2019t enough, learning about\u2014and retaining\u2014the difference between the various high school exams and standardized testing required for college admissions is just another piece of knowledge every college-bound student (and parent) needs to know.
\nThis alphabet soup of standardized testing\u2014standardized so that every student is evaluated on the same knowledge-scoring scale\u2014strikes fear in the hearts of students and parents alike. But diligent coursework and test preparation can allay those anxieties.
\nAs early as freshman year, you will want to familiarize yourself with the breadth and focus of each exam, so you can start building a calendar that allows for standardized testing prep well before each test is scheduled. You\u2019ll also want to take an early look at the admissions requirements of your wish-list colleges to make note of the tests they require and the time frame for submitting scores.
\nHere\u2019s a rundown of the common exams with links to Kaplan resources that will help you navigate your choices:
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AP (Advanced Placement) Tests<\/h4>
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\nThere are 37 different standardized single-subject AP tests given during the first two weeks of May. Students generally test at their own schools as they complete AP course work, so it is possible to have several AP tests in one year\u2014maybe even two in one day!<\/p>\n