Testing and Assessments
Minnetonka High School
- PSAT: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
- ACT
- ACT Test Prep for MHS Juniors
- PreACT Information for MHS Sophomores
- SAT
- Language Immersion Tests
- MCAs
- National and Internationally Normed Tests
- AP and IB Exam Information
PSAT: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Official PSAT/NMSQT* Test will be administered at MHS on October 16, 2019
Junior year
To be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Competition, students must take the PSAT as a junior. All MHS juniors are encouraged to take the PSAT on October 16, during hours 1-3. This is an excused absence.
Students who qualify as National Merit Semifinalists are notified during September of their senior year, about one year after taking the PSAT/NMSQT. National Merit Semifinalists are highly sought college recruits. In addition to National Merit Scholarships, many colleges and universities offer their own significant scholarships that can amount to thousands of dollars each year, half-tuition, etc.
test prep opportunities for juniors
Sophomore year
Sophomores may also take the PSAT test at Minnetonka High School on October 16 (hours 1-3, excused absence) as a practice test before junior year. (The PSAT test taken during sophomore year is NOT considered for entry in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.)
*Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
ACT
| ACT Test Dates | ACT Registration Deadlines | Late Registration Deadline |
| Sept. 14, 2019 | Aug. 16, 2019 | Aug. 17-30, 2019 |
| Oct. 26, 2019 | Sept. 20, 2019 | Sept. 21-Oct. 4, 2019 |
| Dec. 14, 2019 | Nov. 8, 2019 | Nov. 9-22, 2019 |
| Feb. 8, 2020 | Jan. 10, 2020 | Jan. 11-17, 2020 |
| April 4, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | February 29-March 13, 2020 |
| April 7, 2020: Test administered during the school day at MHS | Registration will be through Minnetonka High School | |
| June 13, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | May 9-22, 2020 |
| July 18, 2020 | June 19, 2020 | June 20-26, 2020 |
ACT Test Prep for MHS Juniors
PreACT Information for MHS Sophomores
PreACT Information (for MHS Sophomores)
In spring 2020 (date TBD), tenth-grade students will take the PreACT (no registration necessary). In the weeks following the test, they will receive a detailed score report that will provide guidance for their next steps post-secondary planning.
The following free resources are available:
- Method Test Prep, located in Naviance Family Connection NOTE: A student password is required. Sophomore students may access Naviance Family Connection via Single Sign On (SSO)
- Add link to online study guide: ACT study guide; available to pick-up in the Counseling Office or online
Note to students with a 504 or IEP: Due to limited space and staffing, we are unable to provide testing accommodations for this practice test.
SAT
REGISTER FOR THE SAT
| SAT Test Dates | SAT Registration Deadlines | Score Release Date |
| August 24, 2019 | July 24, 2019 (Late Registration - August 11, 2019) | Sept. 16, 2019 |
| Oct. 5, 2019 | Sept. 5, 2019 (Late Registration - Sept. 23, 2019) | Oct. 18-24, 2019 |
| Nov. 2, 2019 | Oct. 2, 2019 (Late Registration - Oct. 20, 2019) | Nov. 15-21, 2019 |
| Dec. 7, 2019 | Nov. 7, 2019 (Late Registration - Nov. 25, 2019) | Dec. 20-26, 2019 |
| March 14, 2020 | Feb. 13, 2020 (Late Registration - Feb. 24, 2020) | Feb. 24, 2020 |
| May 2, 2020* | April 2, 2020 (Late Registration - April 20, 2020) | May 15-21, 2020 |
| June 6, 2020* | May 6, 2020 (Late Registration - May 23, 2020) | July 15, 2020 |
| *These exams are the only two that will be hosted at Minnetonka High School this year. | ||
Language Immersion Tests
MCAs
MINNESOTA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS (MCA)
MCAs are mandated by the state of Minnesota. They help schools and districts measure student progress toward the state’s academic standards.
| Grade | Test | Testing Dates |
| 10 | MCA Reading | March 2-May 1 |
| 11 | MCA Math | March 2-May 1 |
| * | MCA Science (for all students who are enrolled in or have completed biology) | March 4-May 8 |
| 10 and 11 | MTAS | March 2-May 1 |
National and Internationally Normed Tests
WIDA FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)
WIDA is a federally mandated test to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English language proficiency.
| Grade | Test | Testing Window |
| 9-12 | WIDA for ELL students | TBD |
PISA
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) publishes the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), an assessment that aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students in reading, mathematics, and science. Students are randomly selected by OECD for the PISA test administration.
| Grade | Test | Testing Window |
| 10 | PISA | Spring |
AP and IB Exam Information
AP/IB Exam Registration will be open through October 31, 2019.
Minnetonka High School maintains a Google Drive folder with current AP & IB Exam Information.
