Standardized Testing

Many colleges and universities require standardized test scores as part the admission application. A number of schools in the country have recently taken a more flexible approach to test scores. Use the information below to learn more about standardized testing, and how to prepare for these various types of tests. If you have any questions please contact your college counselor.

Cardinal Gibbons CEEB Code:

343205

AP Testing

AP Testing takes place from Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 12, 2023, in the Aux Gym, Main Gym, and Crusader Room.

View the schedule, find out what to bring, and learn more.

View 2023 information about AP Testing

School Day

School Day ACT

Cardinal Gibbons will be able to offer an ACT on campus on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for juniors only. We will be able to accommodate a limited number of students. Registration will not occur until the beginning of the 2nd semester and more information will be sent to junior families prior to registration opening.

Offsite

ACT

Overseen and administered by The ACT.
Offered 6 times a school year.
Composed of four sections: reading, math, science and English, with an optional writing section (most colleges and universities do not require the writing section).
Scoring consists of a subscore for each section averaged together to produce a single composite score.
The highest possible score is a 36 for any subsection and for the composite.
There is no penalty for guessing.
Some schools will “superscore” the ACT (Take the highest subscores across test dates for admission consideration).
To register, please go to The ACT. Note: Cardinal Gibbons is not a test center for the ACT.

SAT

School Day
Offsite

School Day

School Day SAT

Cardinal Gibbons will be able to offer an SAT on campus on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 for juniors only. We will only be able to accommodate a limited number of students. Registration will not occur until the beginning of the 2nd semester and more information will be sent to junior families prior to registration opening.

Offsite

SAT

Overseen and administered by the College Board.
Offered 7 times a year.
Consists of 4 sections
Scores are reported in two parts: Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing & Math
Highest Score on each section is 800.
There is no penalty for guessing.
Schools will superscore (take the highest score from each section across all testing dates)Additional information, test dates and registration information can be found on the College Board website. Note: Cardinal Gibbons is not a test center for the SAT.