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ACT/ASVAB/PSAT
Legacy High School ACT Code 350-161
ACT or ACT Plus Writing
- Taking the ACT is encouraged!
- Students can register to take the ACT anytime at act.org
- Preferred by regional colleges.
- Required by ND Scholars program by June following Junior year.
- Required for the Post-Secondary Ready Component of the ND State Scholarship by February of Senior year.
- Tests: Reading, Mathematics, English, Science (optional), and Writing (optional).
- College Readiness scores of: English 18, Math 22, Reading 22, Science 23
- College Algebra (for Dual Credit) requires a 21 in Math (or you can take the Accuplacer).
- Perfect sub-score 36 and perfect composite is 36
- Students can look at act.org for what to bring (and what NOT to bring).
What: The PSAT/NMSQT Digital Exam (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is designed to help prepare students for the SAT, college, and careers.
Who: Juniors and Sophomores
When: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Where: Legacy High School in room C102 (Report time to be in room C102 on test day is 8:20 a.m. All students should be completed with testing by Noon.)
Why: 11th graders who take the PSAT/NMSQT may enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. 10th graders can take the exam for practice before their junior year!
Cost: $21.00
Sign-up Deadline: NOON on Thursday, September 11th, 2025
How to sign-up: Online using Total Registration
REQUIRED Pre-Administration PSAT Meeting: Wednesday, September 24th from 8:30-9:50 a.m. in room C102
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The Parents Guide to PSAT/NMSQT
Full-Length Practice Test Options
How the PSAT/NMSQT Is Structured
- Don’t forget to bring....
- Your FULL CHARGED COMPUTER!
- An approved calculator - for approved math sections only
Information
The ASVAB is always offered in the Fall (and sometimes in the Spring) at one of the Bismarck Public High Schools; Century, Bismarck High, and Legacy rotate where the test is taken each year. There is no cost associated with the ASVAB and students MUST be at least 16 years of age to take the test.
An ASVAB score of 50+ is one of the criteria for the Military Ready Component on the ND State Scholarship. Students are strongly encouraged to take the ASVAB during their Junior year if they are pursuing the ND State Scholarship or a future military career.
Testing Date:
October 15, 2025 at Legacy High School at 8:30 am. Any students who would like to take the ASVAB should complete the Google Form posted in their "Class of 202x Guidance" page or reach out to their counselor.