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AP Library Set Up - will be finalized Spring 2026

All students will check in outside of the library before each exam*.

- * Students taking the Spanish, French, German or Chinese exam check in at the language lab.

- Language exam students with approved accommodations check in at the library for room assignment.

Hybrid & Language Exams are the only exams with APID labels, fully digital will have no label

Students will find their seat on a roster outside the library. This will be their assigned seat if they try to switch seats exams could be voided.

The library is a NO TALKING zone - there are exams going all day.

They will present their physical ID to the proctor to confirm their identification and wait for instructions quietly.

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Students on educational plans may be eligible for testing accommodations during MCAS.

Please contact your counselor/liaison for further details.

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Step Up Day Exam Score Details

- when and how to get your scores

- understanding your scores

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Concise snapshot of each AP exam.

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Step Up Day is next Wednesday, October 8th at WHS.

Schedule:

9th and 10th Grade: 1st & 2nd Floors

Intervention: 7:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Green Block: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Advisory: 10:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Double-check your Intervention and Green Block locations with your teacher, as some may have changed due to testing.

9th grade will report directly to the gym and 10th grade will report directly to the auditorium to meet up with your advisory groups.

11th Grade & 12th Grade: PSAT 3rd Floor/Optional SAT Library

PSAT Registration: open until October 6th

SAT Registration: closed September 12th

Exam Rooms Open: 8:00 AM

Exam Starts: 8:15 AM

Exam ends: 10:45-11:00 AM

IMPORTANT Reminders for Students taking PSAT/SAT Exam:

Download Bluebook onto your device

If you need technical help, please stop by the tech department on the 3rd floor by October 3rd.

ARRIVE ON TIME: we can not let anyone enter the classroom after the exam starts.

Any student approved for extended time please be sure you have transportation after your exam as you will get out after dismissal time.

WHAT TO BRING:

your FULLY charged testing device

your ID

a pencil

an approved calculator (College Board Calculator Policy)

Room assignments will be posted in outside house offices Monday afternoon before Step Up Day.

Personal devices will not be allowed for the duration of the exam. Cell/smart phones, smart watches, Fitbits all must be turned off and placed in your backpack.

12th Grade: Not Testing: 1st Floor

Post Graduation Readiness Activities (essay writing, Common App help, etc.) begins at 8:30 AM.

College Visits Begin at 9:00 AM

Visit WHS Step-Up Day - 12th grade page for more details and sign up information.

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Scan the QR codes around the building or visit Step Up Day for further details.

Questions? Contact your guidance counselor or Jen Culver, WHS Testing/SSD coordinator.

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Presented by:

Summit Educational Group

SAT vs. ACT: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Test

What Makes an Effective Test Prep Plan

Strategies for Preparing for Standardized Tests

The Role of Standardized Testing in the College Admissions Process

WHS Slides

Presentation Recording

Presentation Slides

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- coming July 2026 -

Why offer the PSAT/NMSQT video

Why offer the SAT School Day Exam

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Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

State and Federal laws require all publicly funded students to participate.

The state uses the data to assess school performance.

MCAS Talking Points

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Students are expected to attend all regular classes on exam day, with the exception of their exam time.

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Any student who does not comply with the behavior standards may be dismissed from the​ exam.

All students must fully comply with College Board's Terms and Conditions.

Academic Honesty: Any form of cheating (including accessing unauthorized materials or communicating with others) will result in the cancellation of scores and potential disciplinary action.

Follow the Proctor’s Instructions: Students must remain quiet, listen carefully to all instructions, and comply with all procedures.

Respect and Focus: Please be respectful of others and maintain a quiet, focused environment for yourself and your peers.

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Please make sure your students know their College Board username and password.

There will be NO Autofill on exam day. Students need to type their credentials to access Bluebook/AP Exam

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Important Links:

2026 AP Exam Schedule

2026 AP Exam Timing

AP Digital Exam Details

Fully Digital AP Exam Video

Hybrid Digital AP Exam Video

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Student must download Bluebook by May 1st and preview their exam to make sure device to working properly.

Any technical issues please go to the tech office on the 3rd floor as soon as possible.

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What you should and should not bring to your exam: full list of approved and non-approved items

What students should bring...

Valid Government or School Picture ID

Fully charged laptop

Approved calculator - see Calculator Policy

pencil and black or blue pen

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Download: Bluebook

Universal Tools in Bluebook

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Download: TestNAV

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REQUIRED:  9th and 10th Grade Students need to download the testing software onto their computers.

MCAS Student Kiosk

Step by Step Instructions

Student Tutorial

If you need any technical assistance please stop by the tech office on the third floor BEFORE first exam day.

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MyAP - create/login

AP Daily - practices questions and resources

Student Accounts Video - helpful tips

Bluebook Download - student testing platform

Universal Tools in Bluebook

Preview and Practice Exams in Bluebook

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ELA, Math and STE

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Practice ACT Exam

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Practice SAT Exam

Practice PSAT Exam

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Accommodations Letter for College Board & ACT

Students on educational plans may be eligible for testing accommodations through the College Board and/or ACT.

While the process can be initiated at any time, the Accommodations Letter is typically sent to eligible families in the fall of sophomore year to arrange accommodations for AP Exams and the PSAT during Step Up Day fall of junior year.

Please contact Jen Culver, Testing Coordinator, with questions.

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LATE Registration closed:

Friday, March 13th @ 2:30 PM

- with $40.00 late fee per exam -

WHS Policies and Deadlines

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Overview By Grade

Step Up Day for further details.

- Updated info will be posted summer 2026

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Room assignments will be posted outside of house offices the Monday before each administration.

10th Grade ELA - March 24th-25th

10th Grade MATH - May 19th-20th

9th Grade STE - June 2nd-3rd

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Create ACT Account

- Students should use a personal email address, NOT their Raiders email

Why take the ACT?

ACT Digital Testing

Registration Deadlines

Accommodation Deadlines

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Create College Board Account

- Students should use a personal email address, NOT their Raiders email

Why take the SAT?

SAT Digital Testing

Registration Deadlines

Accommodations Deadlines

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WHS Testing Calendar