Standardized Testing Overview [ Tree of Life Christian Schools ]

The following tests are administered to Tree of Life Christian School students.

Freshmen take the EXPLORE test, an introduction to the ACT format of testing. This test is used to help the student discover academic strengths and weaknesses and includes a career planning section. There is no fee for this test.
Sophomores take the PLAN test, a practice for the ACT. This test is used to help the student discover academic strengths and weaknesses and includes a career planning section. There is no fee for this test.
All sophomores are required to pass the Ohio Graduation Test.
Juniors take the PSAT, which is a practice test for the SAT and an assessment of a student's progress. It is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship competition. Sophomores who meet the established criteria may also take the PSAT, but only the junior scores are used for National Merit consideration. There is no fee for this test.
Juniors and seniors take the ACT or SAT college entrance tests. The tests are given 6 times each year and are administered on a Saturday morning at a high school or college campus. It is recommended that a student take the test more than once since colleges will take the highest composite score. Registration packets and practice tests can be picked up in the guidance office. There are fees for these tests.