2026-2027 Career and College Prep Testing

Grade 9:
ACT Aspire: April 2027 (required exam, no registration required)
Grade 10:
PSAT: October 13, 2026 (optional exam, registration required through Configio)
ASVAB: November 4, 2026 (optional exam, registration opens October 2026)
Practice ACT: Spring 2027 (no registration required)
Grade 11:
PSAT: October 13, 2026 (optional exam, registration required through Configio)
ASVAB: November 4, 2026 (optional exam, registration opens October 2026)
ACT: April 2027 (no registration required)
Grade 12:
ASVAB: November 4, 2026 (optional exam, registration opens October 2026)
The State of Arizona currently utilizes the ACT suite of assessments for career and college readiness, beginning with the ACT Aspire in Grade 9, continuing with a practice ACT in Grade 10, and concluding with the required ACT exam in Grade 11.
Lincoln Prep offers the entire suite of ACT assessments. Students in Grade 11 may choose to report their ACT results to universities and scholarship programs for college admission purposes. The results of each exam also can connect a student to online career exploration resources.
The ACT and SAT are similar exams that can be used for college admission purposes.
Most universities are test-optional (like ASU, NAU, UA, GCU, ACU). Only some universities require a test score.
Lincoln Prep is currently not designated as an SAT test center; the SAT is not offered at Lincoln Prep in 2026-2027.

ASVAB Career Exploration Test

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM (after school)
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.
The ASVAB is not just for students interested in military options. It is free and valuable to any student wishing to explore careers.
ASVAB registration will open in October 2026
Learn more and prepare for the ASVAB

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:45 AM
This is not a school day–there are no classes this day.
The PSAT at Lincoln Prep is available to current LPA students enrolled in Grades 10 and 11.
Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT
Free Practice available: Bluebook (College Board app)
The PSAT is not used for college admission purposes. This test may serve as an entry point to the National Merit Program (competition) for top-scoring Juniors.
Practice using Revolution Prep: Great Hearts

September 19, 2026
October 17, 2026
December 12, 2026
February 27, 2027
April 10, 2027
June 12, 2027
July 10, 2027
Register* and practice for the ACT: www.act.org.
*Before you register, check with your College Counselor and your universities about the optional Science and Writing sections

The Classical Learning Test (CLT) aligns with our Great Hearts curriculum, and is comparable to the ACT or SAT.
For some universities, the CLT can be submitted instead of the ACT or SAT.
Learn more about the CLT: https://www.cltexam.com/tests/