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College Readiness

When We Assess

Click on the buttons below to find out when the testing windows are in Lamar CISD. Please note: campuses are not testing every day during the window listed on the calendar. 

pdfElementary Testing Calendar
pdfHigh School Testing Calendar
pdfMiddle School + Junior High Testing Calendar

Why We Assess for College Readiness

Students take college readiness assessments for several important reasons. Primarily, these assessments, such as the SAT or ACT, are designed to evaluate a student's academic preparedness for college-level coursework. They provide colleges and universities with a standardized measure to compare applicants from diverse educational backgrounds. Additionally, these tests help identify a student's strengths and weaknesses, guiding them in choosing appropriate courses or areas for improvement. For students, performing well on these assessments can enhance their college applications, potentially leading to admission into more competitive programs and eligibility for scholarships. Moreover, preparing for and taking these exams can also help students develop essential skills such as critical thinking, time management, and test-taking strategies, which are valuable throughout their academic and professional careers.

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College Readiness Assessments

Senate Bill 1843 authorizes that each school year, each school district is required to provide students in grades 10 through 12 with an opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. Click the link below to learn more. 

Click here to learn more about ASVAB

PSAT

LCISD students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 will take the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT NMSQT at no charge in October 2024. For further PSAT enrollment information, please contact your school's Campus Testing Coordinator.

SAT School Day

LCISD students in grade 11 will take the School Day SAT in March 2025 at no charge. For more information, contact your school's Campus Testing Coordinator.

Click here to learn more about PSAT & SAT

Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA 2) 

The TSIA 2 allows students to demonstrate eligibility to take dual credit or non-remedial college courses at Texas community and junior colleges without having to master the SAT or ACT. Please contact your school’s Campus Testing Coordinator or College and Career Facilitator for more details.

TSIA 2 will be offered during the windows listed on the high school testing calendar.

Click here to learn more about TSIA 2

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are eligible to take the College Board AP Test each May. Students who score 3 or higher on these exams may be eligible to receive college credit. Please contact your school counselor for more information.

Click here to learn more about AP Testing

The following assessments are offered on weekends. Please Note: These assessments may require a nominal fee. Please contact your high school counselor or College and Career Facilitator for more details.

American College Testing (ACT)

The ACT gives students an alternative to the Scholastic Aptitude Test for meeting college entrance requirements. Please see your high school counselor or College and Career Facilitator for more details on enrollment requirements and related fees.

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

In addition to offering the SAT School Day, College Board offers several weekend sessions for the SAT college entrance exam. Please note, however, that all weekend administrations require students to register directly with College Board and pay all related fees. Please see your high school counselor or College and Career Facilitator for more details on enrollment requirements and related fees.


2024-2025 SAT and ACT Saturday Testing Dates and Locations

  • Senate Bill 1843 authorizes that each school year, each school district is required to provide students in grades 10 through 12 with an opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. Click the link below to learn more. 

    Click here to learn more about ASVAB

  • PSAT

    LCISD students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 will take the PSAT 8/9 or PSAT NMSQT at no charge in October 2024. For further PSAT enrollment information, please contact your school's Campus Testing Coordinator.

    SAT School Day

    LCISD students in grade 11 will take the School Day SAT in March 2025 at no charge. For more information, contact your school's Campus Testing Coordinator.

    Click here to learn more about PSAT & SAT

  • Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA 2) 

    The TSIA 2 allows students to demonstrate eligibility to take dual credit or non-remedial college courses at Texas community and junior colleges without having to master the SAT or ACT. Please contact your school’s Campus Testing Coordinator or College and Career Facilitator for more details.

    TSIA 2 will be offered during the windows listed on the high school testing calendar.

    Click here to learn more about TSIA 2

  • Advanced Placement (AP) Testing

    Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are eligible to take the College Board AP Test each May. Students who score 3 or higher on these exams may be eligible to receive college credit. Please contact your school counselor for more information.

    Click here to learn more about AP Testing

  • The following assessments are offered on weekends. Please Note: These assessments may require a nominal fee. Please contact your high school counselor or College and Career Facilitator for more details.

    American College Testing (ACT)

    The ACT gives students an alternative to the Scholastic Aptitude Test for meeting college entrance requirements. Please see your high school counselor or College and Career Facilitator for more details on enrollment requirements and related fees.

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

    In addition to offering the SAT School Day, College Board offers several weekend sessions for the SAT college entrance exam. Please note, however, that all weekend administrations require students to register directly with College Board and pay all related fees. Please see your high school counselor or College and Career Facilitator for more details on enrollment requirements and related fees.


    2024-2025 SAT and ACT Saturday Testing Dates and Locations