Mock SAT and ACT tests

3/5/2025 11:07 am

To help your student get ready, we are offering mock ACT and SAT test throughout the year at MIHS.  

No preparation is needed in order to take the mock test!  Just register, pay and show up!  

Next Mock test is ACT test on Saturday March 22nd 2025 from 8:00am- 12:00pm - Register here

Next Mock test is SAT test on Saturday April 5th 2025 from 8:00am- 12:00pm - Register here

We will be offering additional mock SAT and mock ACT tests. All tests are on Saturdays from 8am-12pm at MIHS.

• April 5- mock SAT
• May 17- mock SAT
• May 31- mock ACT

Registration for these dates will begin about a month in advance of the test. Check back on the PTSA website for registration information and emails will be sent to all Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior Parents with registration information.

Register here for the Mock ACT Test on March 22nd 2025 

SAT and ACT Information

4/22/2022 6:56 am

Official Test Info

The ACT and SAT are different tests that measure similar but distinct constructs. The ACT is a
longer, fast-paced exam, measuring achievement related to high school curricula while the SAT
is shorter, allowing more time per question and measures general verbal and quantitative
reasoning. Many students score well on both exams, but some find greater success with one or
the other. Students taking mock exams have a great opportunity to discover their own
preferences. More information about each exam can be found below, along with links to each
official website.

Official SAT website: SAT Official register for SAT tests, view scores, practice tests
Official ACT website: ACT Official register, test preparation, college planning info

PSAT/NMSQT:

In Fall during October, date to be announced, MIHS will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to all 11th-grade students.

More information can be found HERE

College Admission Presentations

4/21/2022 8:48 am

MIHS Counseling Center Presentations and Resources

The MIHS Counseling Center has a series of presentations designed to provide MIHS families with important college choice, application and admission information.  View Current MIHS Counseling Center Presentations and Resources.

A Healthier Approach to College Admissions

Research shows that finding a “good fit” college where the student can be engaged, is more important for student learning, job satisfaction, and well-being than going to a highly ranked school. View the recorded presentation and resources provided by MI Parent Edge.

KCLS Life After High School Series

The Life After High School series is sponsored by KCLS and the Friends of the Mercer Island Library.  This series of presentations covers various topics for high school students and their parents regarding the college admissions process, college essay writing, conducting college searches and financial aid.  All interested adults and students are welcome to attend.

Visit KCLS Life After High School upcoming events page for more information.

College Application Resources

4/20/2022 9:03 am

MIHS Counseling Center has information and an instructional video on the College Application Process:

• Counselors and the college process
• What you need for college apps
• MIHS Transcript request
• Naviance
• Linking Naviance and the Common App
• College Tracking Forms

Additional Information and Resources

PTSA Webinar: College Application, Interviews and Visits - Tips and Tricks form MI Parent Ken Glass

Link to Video Presention

College Rep Visits

4/19/2022 9:12 am

College visits are updated daily and posted in several places:

• Naviance/Family Connection student account (all classes except Freshmen have an account at the start of the school year)

• Daily Bulletin 

• Monthly Counseling Newsletter - this has a LOT of useful information!

• Poster list at the MIHS Counseling Center door

• Big screen TV in the Commons