Testing

The College Board AP exams are typically offered to students who have participated in high school Advanced Placement (AP) Program classes. 

Individual colleges and universities have AP credit-granting and/or placement policies. If students earn a qualifying numbered grade on an AP Exam, students may receive credit for the equivalent course at participating colleges and universities.

The optional exams with College Board are in May of each year.  Exams are not an AP course/class requirement. The score is used for possible college accepted credits. Some colleges, states, and organizations consider AP exam grades as contributing criteria for the awarding of scholarships and grants.

Exam Preparation:    Assistance by class instructor and College Board 

Exam Results:   Email from College Board to each tested student (approx. Aug.)

PAYMENT & ORDER EXAM:  Students order exam in class with College Board. Payments are made through Infinite Campus, parents' portal.

Exams

• All students MUST check their Infinite Campus schedule, "0" hour, for their AP testing room assignment(s). If students do not see their AP test room assignment listed, they must come to the Career Center immediately in the Assistant Principal's Office.
• All testing students should be sure to bring several pencils and a blue and a black pen, and the appropriate calculator (that may be needed, fresh batteries) to their exam.
• Students will NOT be allowed to leave early from any of the exams, even if completed.
• All electronic devices (phones, ear buds, watches, iPads, etc.) MUST be shut OFF during the entire test, and stored in students' backpacks at all times, including breaks. Failure to do so will result in a voided exam, and students will be asked to leave the testing room.
• Students testing into "A" lunch hour, will eat following their exam. Afternoon students testing should also attend "A" lunch and then process to their AP testing room no later than 11:40am.
• On AP exam days, students will need to report to their assigned classroom NO LATER than 7:40am (morning exam) or 11:40am (afternoon exam) and locate their assigned seat.
• LATE students will NOT be allowed into the testing room, and no early dismissals from testing are allowed by College Board. 
• Exams will PROMPTLY begin by 7:40am (morning exams) and 11:40am (afternoon exams)for any pre-administration. Students who arrive late to testing will NOT be allowed to enter the classrooms and test. There are NO test refunds.

College Board AP Testing Fees

A separate payment is required for each test. Due to the test-ordering deadline, no late registrations will be accepted and no test will be ordered for anyone not paying the fee by the deadline. The registration payment is non-refundable after the registration deadline. Students/parents should pay for each exam they wish to take this year.

Cost per exam is $95, available on the Infinite Campus parent portal.  Students register/order exam in class and payment is recommended at the same time and by October 31. There are NO refunds  

• Semester 1 classes and year-long classes  ONLY:  Register/order for exams in class with students' teachers in class by   
  
  Semester 2 classes ONLY!  Register/order for exams in class with students' teachers. (Semester 2: AP US Gov't, Macroeconomics)

TWO Steps are REQUIRED to ORDER AND TEST:

1. Step One:  Students will register/order their exam with their AP teacher in class through College Board using their MyAP account
2. Step Two:  Parents go into their LNHS Infinite Campus Account, School Store and pay for each exam ordered 

Infinite Campus AP Testing Payment:

• Log into LNHS parent Infinite Campus Portal, School Store, LNHS (on the left column)  
• Click on the SHOP button on the school (LNHS) where you want to make a purchase
• Click on the VIEW button on the item you wish to purchase. A panel displays the item's details
• Select the OPTIONS and the QUANTITY if acceptable
• Select the RECIPIENT
• Click ADD to CART
• Select MY CART
• Select the Payment Method you wish to use and ENTER and email address for receipt (optional)
• Select SUBMIT Payment

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) are an evaluation in reading, written composition, science and mathematics. The MCA's are the State tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and meet the requirements. They are used to determine whether schools and districts have made adequate yearly progress towards all students being proficient in Reading, Math, and Writing.

MCA Parent/Guardian Test Refusal Form 

Lakeville Area Schools, along with all Minnesota school districts, gives the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) every year to measure the achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards as well as academic progress of students over time. These assessments meet the state and federal accountability requirements per Minnesota Statute 120B.30 and ESEA. 

MCA Exam Dates 2026

10th Grade Reading:  April 13th & 14th

10th Grade Science:  April 15th & 16th

11th Grade Math:  April 21st & 22nd

PSAT Exam:

EXAM DATE:  Saturday, October 11, 2025
7:45-11:00 a.m. (Test begins at 8am)
Location:  Lakeville North High School Classrooms
Infinite Campus-Parent Portal, PSAT Exam $40     
Payments DUE BY :  October 3, 2025. 10pm 
No refunds available

Reasons to take the PSAT Exam

The College Board PSAT test is available for typically Junior students in order to potentially qualify for the National Merit Program Scholarships. Students are encouraged to take the exam if they have a GPA of 3.8 or higher. It can be taken as a Sophomore as a practice test for the SAT college entrance exam (not an ACT practice exam), or as a practice test for their Junior year PSAT exam.

PSAT is NOT a college admission exam and is an optional exam.  As a junior student, their PSAT score is used for placement for scholarships, such as Commended, Semi-Finalist, or Finalist for the National Merit Scholarship and other nationwide scholarships being offered through the National Merit Scholarship Program. These scholarship donors seek out students based on their score, to receive their scholarships. If the test is taken as a Sophomore, students will still need to take the test again as a Junior to qualify for the National Merit Program. This exam is NOT a college entrance exam and it is an OPTIONAL test.

Test Preparation: Collegeboard.com 

Test Results: College Board emails students to view their College Board account for results

The exam is $40 and non refundable. 

Please bring pencils (not mechanical) and a normal math calculator used in classes. No electronic devices, food or drink are allowed during testing. 

Infinite Campus PSAT Registration-Payment:

• Log into a parent's LNHS Infinite Campus Portal, School Store (on the left column)  
• Click on the SHOP button on LNHS where you want to make a purchase
• Click on the VIEW button on the item you wish to purchase. A panel displays the selected item's details
• Select the OPTIONS and the QUANTITY if acceptable
• Select the RECIPIENT
• Click ADD to CART
• Select MY CART
• Select the Payment Method you wish to use and ENTER and email address for receipt (optional)
• Select SUBMIT Payment

Practice with College Board

Taking an official practice test is a great way to simulate test day. Plus, you can score your own practice test and learn from your mistakes. 

• Take the Practice Test

Sample Questions

Get to know the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 with these sample questions.

• Review Sample Questions
  
   

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The SAT college entrance test is taken by students before entering a college or university that is typically located outside of the Midwest area. Students should check college websites for entrance exam testing and admission requirements. This test measures critical thinking, analyzing problems in math, reading, and writing. Students sign up for this test through College Board. The SAT Subject tests measure a specific academic subject. These tests consist of five subjects: English, history, math, sciences, and languages. Some colleges require 2 or more subject test scores to be submitted with applications.

SAT 

Grade Levels Tested: 10th- 12th grade
Required Test to Graduate: No
College Entrance Exam: Yes, score usually used for admission to coastal colleges and universities

Test Registration: Collegeboard.org
Lakeville North High School Code: #241325

Test Results: Email sent to student from College Board  (approx. 2 months)