PSAT
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test provides practice for the SAT and students receive valuable feedback about their verbal, math, and writing skills. Students also receive college information and can enter national competition for scholarships. The test is administered once a year in October.

SAT 
The Scholastic Aptitude Test is one of the tests required by many four year colleges for admission purposes. It is given seven times a year and students can get registration materials in the Guidance Office or register online. Our school code is 340525

PLAN
This is the practice test for the ACT or American College Testing program; one of two college admission tests students can take for college acceptance.

ACT
The American College Testing program is one of two tests students can choose to take for college admission purposes. It is given six times a year and students can get registration materials from the Guidance Office.

Governors School
This is a summer residential program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students. The program, which is open to rising seniors only, with two exceptions made for rising juniors in the performing/visual arts area, is located on two campuses: Governors School West at Salem College in Winston Salem and Governors School East at Meredith College in Raleigh. The nomination period begins in late September.

Legislators School for Youth Leadership Development
This is a summer residential program lasting for two weeks. Eligibility is limited to rising 10th and 11th graders, who demonstrate positive leadership potential, and who have not been served by the gifted and talented program. The nomination period is at the beginning of spring semester.

Summer Ventures in Science and Math
This is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. The program brings rising juniors and seniors together in residential settings for four weeks of intensive study.