Testing Services
National Weekend Testing at GBN
GBN Testing Dates (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
Date | Test | Registration Information |
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October 26, 2024 | ACT | Deadline: September 20, 2025 |
December 7, 2024 | SAT | Deadline: November 22, 2024 |
February 8, 2024 | ACT | Deadline: January 3, 2025 |
March 8, 2025 | SAT | Deadline: February 21, 2025 |
June 14, 2025 | ACT | Deadline: May 9, 2025 |
Please note: all tests will proceed as scheduled unless marked as "cancelled"
Testing Day Expectations
Requirements to Enter the Building for Testing
For National test administrations all students testing at Glenbrook North (referred to as the testing center below), regardless of home school, must meet and abide by the following criteria:
Before You Enter the Building | While Inside the Building for Testing |
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If you violate any of these conditions you will be removed from the testing site.
Stand By Testers will be admitted on a first come first served basis. These students will check in with staff and receive a number upon arrival. As there are openings we will assign the standby students to classrooms.
Testing Accommodations
Students with an IEP, Section 504 Plan, or an OAP who wish to have accommodations on standardized tests, such as the ACT or SAT, must apply for accommodations with the specific testing agency. Both ACT and College Board have their own application process and make independent decisions in regards to accommodations.
Please Note: For national testing dates that are not hosted at GBN, accommodations are subject to availability.
* No accommodated testing is available for the July test dates.
ACT
Please note that you must register for the ACT before an accommodations request can be submitted.
- Step 1: Obtain and review the following:
- Test Dates and Deadlines Sheet (listed below)
- Step 2: Register online (www.actstudent.org). You must check the box to indicate testing with accommodations. Select National Testing or Special Testing accommodations based on your current testing accommodations. Make payment.
- Forward the request for accommodations email from ACT to Maddy Bumbaris (mbumbaris@glenbrook225.org)
- Step 3: Complete forms. Gather all necessary documentation pertaining to your request.
- Step 4: Complete the ACT Request for Accommodations google form by the applicable deadline.
- English Learner Students Only: (must be applied for each school year)
Once accommodations are submitted it will be reviewed and a decision will be made in 2-8 weeks. You will receive an email when the decision is made. Please forward that email to mbumbaris@glenbrook225.org. Bumbaris will send a copy of the decision letter to you.
*If approved, you will not need to complete the forms again, however, you must email Maddy Bumbaris a registration confirmation for each test date.
College Board
Please note you need to apply for accommodations before registering for your test.
- Obtain and review the following
- Test Date and Deadlines (listed below)
- 2024-25 College Board Student Testing Accommodations Consent Form
- Gather all necessary documentation.
- Complete the Google form linked below. If you have any supporting documentation that you would like to include with the request, you will need to submit copies.
- After accommodations are approved you may register - you must make sure to confirm you will be using your accommodations during the test
- National SAT: Register online/complete payment at: sat.org/register
- PSAT/NMSQT: Students will register and pay for the tests through GBN Bookstore or Powerschool (Registration open in August)
- AP Testing: Students will register as outlined, and pay GBN
Once accommodations are submitted it will be reviewed and a decision will be made in 2-8 weeks. You will receive a copy of the decision letter in the mail to your home address. Please inform Ms. Bumbaris when this arrives.
If accommodations are approved, testing accommodations will automatically apply on all College Board exams including all standardized PSAT, AP, & SAT exams. Please click here for student and family tips from College Board.
Please note: If your accommodations are updated you will need to reach out to Maddy Bumbaris (MBumbaris@glenbrook225.org) to ensure the updates are added to your College Board account.
If approved, there is no need to complete the forms again, however, you must email Maddy Bumbaris (MBumbaris@glenbrook225.org) a registration confirmation for each test date.
English Learner Supports
College Board
EL supports are available for the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT School Day assessments. EL supports are not currently available for the PSAT/NMSQT, AP, CLEP, ACCUPLACER, or the weekend administrations of the SAT. The available supports include the use of an approved word-to-word bilingual dictionary, translated test directions, and time and one-half (+50%). Students will receive college and scholarship reportable scores when any of the supports are used.
Accommodations for State testing will be applied for in your English EL class.
- Students who meet the following criteria at the time of testing are eligible to use EL supports:
- Enrolled in an elementary or secondary school in the U.S. or U.S. territories
- An English learner as defined by their state or by federal policy
- Use the same supports in class or for other assessments
- Use of an approved word-to-word bilingual dictionary:
- The list of approximately 100 approved dictionaries is available Here.
- The use of a bilingual dictionary does not require approval by College Board.
- Use of translated test directions:
- Translated test directions are provided in PDF format. Schools must print the directions for students; no printed test directions will be sent to schools.
- Translated directions are available in numerous languages. See the links below for specific languages offered.
- Use of translated test directions does not require approval by College Board.
- Translations are usually available to print online at the following links in August for fall testing and February for spring testing.
- Paper-Based directions.
- Computer-Based directions are available at cb.org/DigitalEL.
- Use of time and one-half (+50%):
- This EL support must be entered in the SSD Online by the EL deadline. While documentation does not need to be submitted to College Board, schools will be asked during the submission process to verify the student meets certain criteria. For schools testing as a part of a state contract, check with your state for additional updates on the use of supports/accommodations for EL students.
- Students will receive time and one-half (+50%) on each section of the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, or SAT School Day. Students must sit for the entire time allotted and cannot go ahead in the test, even if they are the only one testing.
- EL students requiring EL time and one-half (+50%) will need to be identified in SSD Online every year.
- Schools can request EL time and one-half (+50%) for English learners starting in January for spring testing.
ACT
The following Documentation is needed to submit a request for English Learner Supports for ACT tests. Please note that EL supports are subject to the same deadlines as Special testing accommodation requests for ACT.
- ACT Consent Form
- Documentation OF English Learner status at school.
The following supports are available to English Learners
- Small Group Testing
- Approved word to word bilingual dictionary
- Timing Codes (pick 1)
- Standard Time
- One and One-Half Time
Language Offered:
- Arabic
- Cantonese(spoken)/Chinese Simplified(written)
- Cantonese(spoken)/Chinese Traditional(written)
- French
- German
- Haitian Creole
- Hmong Daw (White)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Mandarin(spoken)/Chinese Simplified(written)
- Mandarin(spoken)/Chinese Traditional(written)
- Navajo
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Samoan
- Somali
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Tongan
- Vietnamese
- Other (subject to availability from ACT)
No Plan/ Accommodations Not on Plan
Please note that ACT and College Board have strict guidelines for documentation that is required to be included with a request for accommodations. They review each request on a case-by-case basis and there is no guarantee that they will approve your student. The links below provide extensive details regarding the documentation needed for specific diagnoses.
Per College Board and ACT, without providing all of the documentation described, it is likely that your child will not be approved for the requested accommodation(s). Note that since your child does not currently have a school-based plan and/or is not receiving the requested accommodation(s) in the school setting, an explanation must be provided from an outside professional, tutor and/or parent for why the accommodations are necessary at this time. The burden for providing documentation rests with the family.
For College Board accommodation requests please email mbumbaris@glenbrook225.org with your supporting documentation and the accommodations you are requesting.
For ACT accommodations requests please follow the directions listed in the ACT Accommodations section, and when submitting the Google form state what accommodations you are requesting and attach the outside documentation.
Staff Department
Madelyn Bumbaris
ACT Information
Online Registration
- www.actstudent.org (GBN Code: 143215)
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration (Late Fee Required) |
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September 14, 2024 | August 9, 2024 | August 25, 2024 |
October 26, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | October 7, 2024 |
December 14, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
February 8, 2025 | January 3, 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
April 5, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | March 16, 2025 |
June 14, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
July 12, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
ACT Resources
Stand By Testers will be admitted on a first come first served basis. These students will check in with staff and receive a number upon arrival. As there are openings we will assign the standby students to classrooms.
SAT Information
Online Registration
- www.collegeboard.org (GBN Code: 143215)
Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration (Late Fee Required) |
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August 24, 2024 | August 9, 2024 | August 13, 2024 |
October 5, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | September 24, 2024 |
November 2, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | October 22, 2024 |
December 7, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | November 26, 2024 |
March 8, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | February 25, 2025 |
May 3, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | April 22, 2025 |
June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
SAT Resources
Testing Day Timing for weekend SAT Testing
- 7:45 a.m.: Test center doors open to students.
- 8 a.m.: Test center doors close.
- 8:15–8:30 a.m.: Testing starts.
- 10:45–11 a.m.: Standard time testing ends.
- Noon–12:15 p.m.: Time and one-half testing ends.
- 1–1:15 p.m.: Double time testing ends.
PSAT/NMSQT Information
About
Glenbrook North High School will provide the opportunity for interested junior students to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
The PSAT/NMSQT will take approximately 2 hour and 45 minutes and measures the reading, mathematics, language, and writing skills essential to college-level work.
This exam will be digital. Students will need to use their D225 issue Chromebooks for testing. Please note that a practice test is available through the BlueBook app that D225 has made accessible on the login page of the chromebook, under apps.
The PSAT/NMSQT serves two main purposes:
- It is a practice test for the SAT.
- The National Merit Corporation uses the PSAT/NMSQT as the qualifying test for all students who wish to participate in its nationwide scholarship competition. Students who score in the 99th percentile of the PSAT/NMSQT qualify for this scholarship competition.
Registration
Interested students may register online. Online registration is completed through the Power School e-Funds Payment Portal. Select Exam-PSAT/NMSQT under Optional Fees. The fee is non-refundable.
PSAT/NMSQT fees will be waived for students who currently receive financial assistance.
Test Date | Registration Deadline |
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October 23, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
If you have any questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT, please contact your student’s counselor, or Dr Boyle. You may also visit College Board’s website for more information.
Fees
College Board/ National Merit Corporation Resources
AP Testing
All students are eligible for AP exams; enrollment in an AP class is not required.
- Registration
- Exam Fees
- Payment Options
- Test Accommodations
- Conflicts
- Important Deadlines
- Test Day Instructions
- AP Terms & Conditions
- Forms
Registration
- All students registered for one or more AP classes during the 2024-2025 school year will register for their AP exam by joining their AP classroom on the MyAP website. The AP teacher will provide the join code for their class. It is the responsibility of the student to enter this code on the MyAP website.
- All students must enter the join code for each class they are enrolled in
- Any student who does not wish to take an AP examination for any reason must complete the AP Exam Waiver Form.
- This applies to students who drop a class as well. Once you enter the join code, it is your responsibility to submit the waiver form.
- Students are strongly encouraged to participate in testing for each AP course they are enrolled in.
- Any student not registered to take the test by the College Board deadline (March 13, 2025) will not be able to sign up for the exam per College Board.
- Students who are not enrolled in an AP class, but would like to take an AP test must submit the AP Test Registration Form. This form must be submitted no later than Friday, October 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. to avoid a late fee. Forms submitted before this deadline will have until November 1, 2024 by 3:30 p.m. to enter their join code on the College Board website. If you enter the join code after November 1, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. you will incur a $40 late registration fee from College Board.
- Forms submitted after October 25, 2024 to March 7, 2025 will incur a $40 late fee from College Board. Forms submitted in this timeframe will have until March 13, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. to enter their join code on the MyAP website to register for the exam. Registration is impossible after March 13, 2025 at 3:30 pm.
- No forms will be accepted after March 7, 2025 at 3:30 pm.
Exam Fees
- $99 per exam. (Note: AP Physics C consists of two $99.00 exams). College Board sets the price of AP Exams & Fees.
- AP Exam fees are reduced for those who qualify for financial assistance. This does not include late cancellation fees and unused exam fees.
- Changes to registration that are submitted after November 1, 2024 until March 7, 2025 will be assessed a $40 late fee from College Board. No changes can be made after the March 7, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. deadline.
- Fees will be assessed directly to the student’s PowerSchool account in October/November.
- Fee’s need to be paid prior to testing in the Spring.
- Fee’s need to be paid prior to testing in the Spring.
Payment Options
Once AP fees are assessed, you can access your balance through PowerSchool and pay for your tests either through eFunds or at the bookstore.
AP exam fees are reduced for students who qualify for financial assistance. Any late or cancellation fees will be the responsibility of all students regardless of exam assistance.
Test Accommodations
Students with an IEP or 504 Plan may be eligible for accommodations on AP Exams. In order to receive accommodations on AP Exams, a student must be approved by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). The deadline for applying for accommodations is January 7, 2024. Many students will already have approved testing accommodations due to applications from either the PSAT or SAT. Contact Maddy Bumbaris (mbumbaris@glenbrook225.org) for more information.
Conflicts
Important Deadlines
Full Year & First Semester Only Classes:
- August - Within the first week of school you should sign in and enter your join code (provided by your teacher).
- November 8, 2024 by 3:30 pm - Deadline to submit AP Exam Waiver to avoid a late fee
- October 25, 2024 by 3:30 pm - Deadline to submit AP Exam Registration for those not in an AP class to avoid a late fee
- March 7, 2025 at 3:30 pm - Deadline to make changes to your AP registration.
Second Semester Only Classes:
- January - Within the first week of the semester you should sign in and enter your join code (provided by your teacher).
- March 7, 2025 at 3:30 pm - Deadline to submit AP Exam Waiver to avoid a late fee
- March 7, 2025 at 3:30 pm - Deadline to make changes to your AP registration.
Exam Only Students:
- October 25, 2025 at 3:30 pm - Deadline to submit AP Exam for students Not Enrolled in an AP Class form to avoid a late fee.
- November 1, 2024 at 3:30 pm - Deadline to enter join code to avoid late fee.
- March 7, 2025 at 3:30 pm - Deadline to enter a join code or make changes to your AP registration.
Test Day Instructions
To ensure an efficient testing schedule students will be asked to report at the following times:
(Please note this is subject to change, and final times will be communicated via email to students and families)
Arrival Time | Pre Administration Start | Test Start | |
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8 a.m. Exam | 7:30 a.m. | 7:45 a.m. | 8 a.m. |
12 p.m. Exam | 11:45 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
2 p.m. Exam** | 1:45 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. |
** Physics C: E &M is the only test that starts at 2 p.m. immediately after Physics C: Mechanics. Based on the 12 p.m. test this test may start a little later to allow students a break between exams.
What do I do if I’m sick the day of an exam?
- Stay home if you’re sick. Ms. Bumbaris will send out a google form after testing to those who were absent and will submit makeup requests when appropriate.