2026-2027 Career and College Prep Testing

  • Grade 9:
  • ACT Aspire: April 2027 (State-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 Assessment: Spring 2027 (required at LPA, 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 (State-required exam, 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.
  • 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.  The CLT (Classical Learning Test) is a newer exam, similar to the ACT and SAT.
  • Many universities are test-optional (like ASU, NAU, UA, GCU, ACU).  Some out-of-state and selective 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

PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

  • 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
  • SAT
  • October 3, 2026
  • November 7, 2026
  • December 5, 2026
  • March 6, 2027
  • May 1, 2027
  • June 5, 2027
  • Register: www.collegeboard.org. Free SAT Prep available at Khan Academy

ACT

  • 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

CLT

  • Local Test Prep

 

National Test Prep