SWPS remains committed to providing every opportunity for our students to be successful in their postsecondary pursuits. Southwest public schools provides FREE test prep for all high school students.

SAT

Students take the SAT for university admission, scholarships, and to assess readiness for freshman-level college coursework. The PSAT measures the key knowledge and skills your child learns in school, for college and career readiness.

Fall Semester

8th, 9th & 10th graders will have the choice to take the PSAT
11th graders will have the choice to take the PSAT/NMSQT -
PSAT in 11th grade serves as a practice test for the SAT and can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program. While not mandatory for college admissions, a strong PSAT score can lead to scholarships and grants, and it helps you gauge your readiness for the SAT.
12th graders SAT re-testing ONLY

Spring Semester

All 11th graders will take SAT School day

Frequently Asked Questions

TSIA 2 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0)

TSIA 2 is a state-mandated assessment used in Texas public colleges and universities to determine college readiness in English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) and mathematics.

Fall Semester

9th grade students wanting to enroll in Dual Credit
New students at SWPS wanting to enroll in Dual Credit

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

The ASVAB is design to measure aptitude in areas like math, science, verbal seasoning and spatial awareness, which are relevant to various military careers.

Taking the ASVAB does not automatically obligate you to join the military.

Spring Semester

11th grades
12th graders who want to retest