Wheeler Testing Resources

(9-12) PSAT/NMSQT Practice Tests Available Online

PSAT/NMSQT Practice Tests are now available online through the College Board for all students preparing to take the PSAT/NMSQT.  Click here to access the page with the practice tests

11th Graders:

PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). 

This test is a valuable tool for assessing college readiness and can be an important step in the college admissions process.

Registration Details:

Date of the Test: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Registration Begins: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Registration Ends: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Cost: $13

How to Register: You can register by making a payment using MyPayments Plus under the "Testing" section. This is the only step you need to complete. 

Why is the PSAT/NMSQT Important?

1. College Readiness: The PSAT/NMSQT provides an early indication of your child’s readiness for college-level work and helps identify areas for improvement.

2. Scholarship Opportunities: High scores on the PSAT/NMSQT can qualify students for National Merit Scholarships and other academic awards.

3. Practice for the SAT: This test serves as a practice run for the SAT, giving students valuable experience and insights into test-taking strategies.

We encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your child and consider registering them for the test. If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact your testing coordinators via email: 

Marranda Edwards, marranda.edwards@cobbk12.org or Crystal Edwards, crystal.edwards@cobbk12.org 

**Note: Students not participating in the PSAT/NMSQT will take the ASVAB, this test is available to students and can provide valuable insights into their skills and career interests. The ASVAB helps students understand their strengths and potential career paths, whether in the military or civilian sectors.

Wheeler 2024-2025 AP Exam Policies and Procedures

Registering for an AP exams

Both of the following steps need to be completed to be fully registered for exams 

STEP 1 – Access AP classroom with join code 

1.    Visit https://myap.collegeboard.org/login  

2.    Log in to your class using the access code provided by your teacher 

3.    Students will automatically be marked "Yes" as taking the exam in AP classroom

      * Students that have skinny yearlong courses must sign-up during the Fall semester to not incur a late fee. 

STEP 2 – Complete registration and pay for your exam(s) 

1.    Log in to www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/112010 

2.    Answer all questions and fill out all the information. You have not completed paying for your exams until you see the confirmation page. 

3. If you plan on using a STEM waiver (more information below), you will have to come back to the Total Registration link above to pay the remaining balance after your waiver has been approved.

STEP 3 (If applicable) - Students with IEPs or 504 plans seeking AP testing accommodations must complete the following:

a. Parents must sign and return the following Parent Consent Form to our SSD Coordinator, Mrs. Leyva, via email (rosalia.leyva@cobbk12.org) or return it to the Front Office to be placed in her teacher mailbox: https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf

b. Requests must be submitted by Friday, January 24, 2025, as they take up to 7 weeks to process, and there is no guarantee the accommodations will be approved.

Important Dates 

Registration opens: 8:00 AM Thursday, August 22, 2024

Registration window for fall & year-long (skinny) courses: Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Friday, November 1, 2024

Late registration window for fall & year-long (skinny) courses: Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 11:59 PM Friday, March 1, 2025

Registration window for ALL courses closes: 11:59 PM, March 1, 2025

**Registrations not paid in full by 11:59PM Friday, March 1, 2025, will be cancelled, and the exams will not be ordered.

Fee Structure 

• Cost of each exam: $99 + $5 processing fee (AP Seminar and AP Research Exam Fee - $147 + $5 processing fee) 

• Cost of one-time administration fee: $15

• Late Fee: $40 + $2 processing fee 

Fee Structure for Free/Reduced Lunch Students  

• Cost of each exam: $0 (must have waiver approved)

• Cost of one-time administration fee: $15

• Late Fee: $40 + $2 processing fee 

Fee Structure for STEM Exams 

Applicable to Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics (any), Computer Science A or Principles, Calculus, Precalculus, and Statistics

• Cost of first STEM exam: $0 (must have waiver approved)

• Cost of each additional exam: $99 + $5 processing fee (AP Seminar and AP Research Exam Fee - $147 + $5 processing fee) 

• Cost of one-time administration fee: $15

• Late Fee: $40 + $2 processing fee 

Cancellation Policy 

Full refund if exam is canceled by: 

• Fall & year-long (skinny) courses: 11:59 PM Friday, November 1, 2024

• Spring courses: 11:59 PM Friday, March 1, 2025

Partial refund if exam is canceled by:

• Fall & year-long (skinny) courses: 11:59 PM Friday, March 1, 2025 (cancellation fee of $40 will be charged). 

***After 11:59PM, March 1, 2025, there are no refunds.***

AP Exam Administration

• AP Exams will be given at Wheeler High School

• AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May: 

*Class not offered with a Wheeler teacher

• Late testing will occur Monday, May 19, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025

Review Sessions 

• Wheeler AP teachers will be conducting review sessions for students in the Spring which will be beneficial for students who took an AP class in the Fall semester.

2025 AP Exam Dates – AP Central| College Board

Please contact Mrs. Amanda Brown, amanda.brown@cobbk12.org if you would like to register for an exam not listed, have questions about financial assistance, or any other questions.