Testing
Below are resources for navigating the tests helpful and/or necessary for your college journey.
- ACT and SAT
- AP Exams - Information, Guidelines, and Forms
- 2025 AP Exam Schedule
- IB Exams - Information, Guidelines, and Forms
- IB Exam Schedule
- Final Exam Schedule
- PFT - Physical Fitness Testing (9th Graders)
- CAASPP
- CAST
- Summative ELPAC
- PSAT
ACT and SAT
To Register for the SAT or SAT II please log onto the College Board website
SAT: It is recommended that students take the SAT during the spring semester of grade 11, or the fall semester of grade 12.
SAT II Subject Tests: Some universities highly recommend or require subject tests. Please visit the website of your specific university to verify.
To Register for the ACT please log onto the ACT website
ACT: It is recommended that students take the ACT during the spring of grade 11 or during the fall of grade 12
AP Exams - Information, Guidelines, and Forms
Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.
For the 2025 AP exams, students at Mission Viejo High School will be registering online. Online Exam registration will begin on Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM. The AP exam registration process is two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. Even if you do not plan to take the AP exam, you need to complete both steps to access the College Board’s AP resources. Both steps must be completed in order to have AP exams ordered:
- Step 1: Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/051981. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
- Step 2: Use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system.
This year each AP exam costs $110.00. Mission Viejo High School desires that every student be able to take their AP exams. Students requiring financial assistance should contact Ms Sydney Fernandez, Sydney.Fernandez@svusd.org, to learn more.
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
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REFUND POLICY: Date by which a student can receive a Full Refund (Classes that begin before mid-November) |
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LATE REGISTRATION FEE: Begin $45 per exam late registration fee for AP classes that begin before Nov 16, 2024 ( Full Year, 1st Semester, 1st or 2nd trimester, etc) |
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Final Payment Deadline |
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Date and Time to end registration |
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REFUND POLICY: Date by which a student can receive a Partial Refund (Classes that begin before mid-November). The Cancellation Fee (amount to withhold for partial refunds) is $45 |
Please contact Ms Sydney Fernandez, sydney.fernandez@svusd.org , if you would like to register for an exam not listed or have any questions.
2025 AP Exam Schedule
MVHS AP Exam Schedule
| AP Exam | Day | Date | Time |
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| Art-Drawing- Digital Portfolio | Friday | 5/9/2025 | 7:30am |
| Biology | Monday | 5/5/2025 | 7:30am |
| Calculus AB | Monday | 5/12/2025 | 7:30am |
| Calculus BC | Monday | 5/12/2025 | 7:30am |
| Computer Science A | Wednesday | 5/7/2025 | 11:30am |
| Computer Science Principles | Thursday | 5/15/2025 | 11:30am |
| English Literature and Composition | Wednesday | 5/7/2025 | 7:30am |
| English Language and Composition | Wednesday | 5/14/2025 | 7:30am |
| Environmental Science | Tuesday | 5/13/2025 | 11:30am |
| French Language | Tuesday | 5/13/2025 | 7:30am |
| Human Geography | Tuesday | 5/6/2025 | 7:30am |
| Music Theory | Monday | 5/12/2025 | 11:30am |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | Friday | 5/16/2025 | 7:30am |
| Spanish Language and Culture | Thursday | 5/15/2025 | 7:30am |
| U.S. History | Friday | 5/9/2025 | 7:30am |
| World History: Modern | Thursday | 5/8/2025 | 11:30am |
IB Exams - Information, Guidelines, and Forms
Information regarding IB classes and the diploma program can be found on our International Baccalaureate webpage
Reduced Fee Student Eligibility Verification Forms and Guidelines:
Reduced Fee Student Eligibility Verification Form - English
IB Exam Schedule
April 25th - May 21st 2025
Information regarding IB classes and the diploma program can be found on our International Baccalaureate webpage
Final Exam Schedule
PFT - Physical Fitness Testing (9th Graders)
Physical Fitness Testing
9th Grade ONLY
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ALL 9th Graders (enrolled in PE) |
March/April Regular Bell Schedule |
PE Classes |
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ALL 9th Graders (NOT enrolled in PE) ie. Athletics, Pep Squad, Color Guard, etc |
Monday April 15th and Monday April 22nd 7:30 am - 8:24 am
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Large Gym Weight Room Track |
As always, school attendance is extremely important for student success and performance throughout this testing period. Students should be encouraged to get a good night’s rest and eat a nutritious breakfast prior to testing each day. Breakfast and snack items will be available before school as well as during snack and lunch.
CAASPP
March 11th -March 25th
11th grade only
ALL 11th grade students will take both the English Language Arts and Math tests during their English Classes.
As always, school attendance is extremely important for student success and performance throughout this testing period. Students should be encouraged to get a good night’s rest and eat a nutritious breakfast prior to testing each day. Breakfast and snack items will be available before school as well as during snack and lunch.
CAST
March 11th -March 25th
ALL 11th Graders will test during their English classes .
As always, school attendance is extremely important for student success and performance throughout this testing period. Students should be encouraged to get a good night’s rest and eat a nutritious breakfast prior to testing each day. Breakfast and snack items will be available before school as well as during snack and lunch.
Summative ELPAC
February 27th - March 6th
9th – 12th Graders will test in the MPR during the regular bell schedule.
As always, school attendance is extremely important for student success and performance throughout this testing period. Students should be encouraged to get a good night’s rest and eat a nutritious breakfast prior to testing each day. Breakfast and snack items will be available before school as well as during snack and lunch.
PSAT
PSAT NOW ON SALE!
WHAT:
The PSAT/NMSQT for interested 10th and 11th grade students. By taking the PSAT/NMSQT as a junior, students may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program which is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. College board has transitioned the PSAT from paper to digital testing. Please see use the following link to see the video: “What to expect with the digital PSAT”
With the PSAT/NMSQT, you can:
- Understand your skills and knowledge and which areas to focus on improving.
- Measure academic progress, and track your improvement over time.
- Set a target score, and prepare for the digital SAT.
- Explore personalized career insights aligned to your score.
- Receive guidance about planning and paying for college.
- Get AP course recommendations.
- Have an opportunity to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program.
- Access over $300 million in scholarship opportunities via emails you will receive after taking the test.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Main Testing Date)
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 1:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (Make-up Testing Date)
WHERE:
On campus at Mission Viejo High School (signs on campus will be posted on test day)
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Step 1: 10th and 11th grade students should use this PSAT Google Form to sign up and indicate which test date they prefer.
Step 2: Students will need to purchase the exam via the student store online and pay $35.00. The deadline to pay for the exam is Friday, August 30, 2024.
Español
INFORMACIÓN DEL PSAT PARA LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA MISSION VIEJO
QUÉ:
El PSAT/NMSQT está dirigido a estudiantes de décimo y undécimo grado interesados. Se trata de un examen SAT de práctica que mide los conocimientos y las habilidades de los estudiantes en lectura, escritura y matemáticas, habilidades necesarias para tener éxito en la universidad y en la carrera profesional. Además, al tomar el PSAT/NMSQT como estudiante de tercer año, los estudiantes pueden cumplir con los requisitos para ingresar al Programa Nacional de Becas al Mérito, que es una competencia académica para obtener reconocimiento y becas. College Board ha hecho la transición del PSAT de una prueba en papel a una prueba digital. Utilice el siguiente enlace para ver el video: “ Qué esperar del PSAT digital ”
Con el examen PSAT/NMSQT, usted puede:
- Comprender sus habilidades y conocimientos y en qué áreas debe centrarse para mejorar.
- Mide tu progreso académico y realiza un seguimiento de tu mejora a lo largo del tiempo.
- Establece una puntuación objetivo y prepárate para el examen SAT digital.
- Explora información profesional personalizada y alineada con tu puntuación.
- Recibir orientación sobre la planificación y el pago de los estudios universitarios.
- Obtenga recomendaciones de cursos AP.
- Tener oportunidad de ingresar al Programa Nacional de Becas al Mérito.
- Acceda a más de $300 millones en oportunidades de becas a través de correos electrónicos que recibirá después de realizar el examen.
CUANDO:
Sábado 12 de octubre de 2024 de 8:30 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. (fecha de prueba principal)
Miércoles 16 de octubre de 2024 de 13:45 a 17:15 horas (fecha de examen de recuperación)
DÓNDE:
En el campus de Mission Viejo High School (se colocarán carteles en el campus el día del examen)
CÓMO REGISTRARSE:
Paso 1: Los estudiantes de 10.º y 11.º grado deben usar este formulario de Google del PSAT para registrarse e indicar qué fecha de examen prefieren.
Paso 2: Los estudiantes deberán comprar el examen a través de la tienda para estudiantes en línea y pagar $35,00. La fecha límite para pagar el examen es el viernes 30 de agosto de 2024.