Standardized Tests - Deerfield High School

Overview

Deerfield High School offers several standardized tests throughout the year, including the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams. Click the dropdown tabs below each test for more details.

Have questions? Visit our Testing Information page for additional support.

AP Exams

General Information

Deerfield High School is pleased to offer 27 AP courses this school year. Each AP course culminates with a standardized exam designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills of a specific AP course. The 2026 AP Exams will be administered between May 4-15.

AP Exam Registration - Deadline November 14, 2025

Students who are interested in adding an AP exam after the November 14, 2025 deadline should email Dan Chamberlin at dchamberlin@dist113.org. Please note there is an additional $40 late-add fee charged by College Board.

AP Exam Opt Out Request

To cancel an AP Exam, students need to submit the AP Exam Opt Out Request Form by November 14, 2025. Canceling by this date ensures that you were not be charged a $40 late cancelation fee.

Canceling an AP Exam AFTER November 14

If requesting to cancel an AP exam AFTER November 14, 2025, students must fill out the AP Exam Cancelation Request Form (2025-26).
Please be reminded that if you cancel your AP exam after November 14 you will be required to pay the College Board’s $40 cancelation fee.
Students who drop an AP class after November 14 are not automatically dropped from the exam. Students must still complete the cancelation request form AND will still be charged the College Board cancelation fee.

AP Exam Fee Details

College Board, the organization that provides the AP exams, annually sets fees for AP exams. Details can be found on the College Board website. Below is a summary of the fees and how they will be charged to student accounts:

Exam Fee

AP exams cost $98 per exam if ordered by the November 14, 2025 deadline.

Infinite Campus

AP exam fees will be added to the student Infinite Campus account after the November 14 registration deadline. AP exam fees must be paid in full by March 31, 2026.

Financial Assistance

AP exams will be free for any students currently on FRAM (financial assistance program).

Cancellation & Late Fees

College Board charges a $40 cancellation fee for each exam canceled after the November 14, 2025 deadline. College Board also charges a $40 late fee for each exam ordered after the November 14, 2025 deadline - in addition to the $98 exam fee.

Late Test Requests for College Board Approved Conflicts

Occasionally, circumstances make it necessary for students to test late.
To preserve the security of AP Exams, alternate versions of the exams are used for late testing.
Late exams will take place between May 18-22 and must fall under a valid College Board reason.
Students who would like to take the late test should complete the AP Exam Conflict Testing Request form for each exam that has a conflict.

Testing Accommodations

Students who have accommodations should check their College Board decision letters to make certain that all expected accommodations are listed for AP exams. Log into your College Board account to view or download the letter.

As always, students may only use accommodations that have been approved by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office.

Accommodation requests should be made by January 15, 2026. Please see additional information below.

Please contact our District Accommodations Coordinator, Mr. Jeff Rubin for all accommodations questions related to Standardized Testing.

Board Policy 7-10-AP Administrative Procedure - District Procedures for
Testing Accommodations for Standardized Tests

Creating an Account With College Board

PSAT-NMSQT & SAT

PSAT-NSMQT

August 2025

Dear parents/guardians of DHS sophomores and juniors,

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, sophomore and junior students have the opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). We strongly encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity. The school district will cover the costs to take this test for all interested students.

This free test is available to all sophomores and juniors and is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors who score very well enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. The PSAT/NMSQT is also a valuable opportunity for junior students to experience a test with content similar to the SAT.

For the October PSAT/NMSQT, students may bring their own device rather than using a district issued device. Please note that we will not be able to provide technology support for non-district issued laptops and devices.

Some other important information to know regarding the transition to digital testing include:

Students may bring their own calculator if they so choose, however, it is not required. An appropriate calculator for the mathematics section is built into the testing application of the PSAT/NMSQT for those students who do not bring their own calculator to the exam.
All special testing accommodations on file with and approved by College Board will be built into the individual student’s testing application. The following link provides specific information about using accommodations on digital tests.

The test contains two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math. The combined testing time for the test is 2 hours and 14 minutes. With testing preparation and breaks, students should expect to be in the testing environment for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. Testing on Saturday, October 18, 2025 will begin at 8:30 am. To learn more about the content and structure of the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit the College Board website.

In order to best prepare for the administration of this exam, students must fill out the PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form to confirm registration and attendance. Please complete this form no later than 3:30 pm on Monday, September 15th 2025. No request made after this deadline can be accepted due to College Board’s registration timeline.

Students who are interested in taking the Fall 2025 PSAT/NMSQT but have unavoidable conflicts will be able to take a make-up exam during school hours on Tuesday, October 21. The make-up exam will require students to miss class during the time of the exam. While the absences from class will be considered excused, it will be expected that students make up any missed work. In addition to filling out the PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form above please fill out the PSAT/NMSQT Conflict Form to request taking the test during the make-up time.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions regarding the PSAT/NMSQT.

Sincerely,

Dan Chamberlin, DHS Assistant Principal

224-632-3017 dchamberlin@dist113.org

Agosto de 2025

Estimados padres/tutores de los estudiantes de 10.º y 11.º grado de DHS:

El sábado 18 de octubre de 2025, los estudiantes de 10.º y 11.º grado tendrán la oportunidad de realizar la prueba Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Recomendamos a todos los estudiantes que aprovechen esta oportunidad. El distrito escolar cubrirá los costos de la realización de esta prueba para todos los estudiantes interesados.

Esta prueba gratuita está disponible para todos los estudiantes de 10.º y 11.º grado y es el examen de cualificación para el Programa Nacional de Becas al Mérito. Los estudiantes de 11.º grado que obtengan una calificación muy buena entrarán en la competición de las Becas Nacionales al Mérito. La prueba PSAT/NMSQT también es una valiosa oportunidad para que los estudiantes experimenten una prueba con contenido similar al SAT.

Para la prueba PSAT/NMSQT de octubre, los estudiantes pueden traer su propio dispositivo en vez de usar un dispositivo proporcionado por el distrito. Tenga en cuenta que no podremos brindar soporte tecnológico para computadoras portátiles y dispositivos que no sean proporcionados por el distrito.

Otra información importante que debe saber sobre la transición a las pruebas digitales:

● Los estudiantes pueden traer su propia calculadora si así lo desean; sin embargo, no es obligatorio. La aplicación de la prueba PSAT/NMSQT incluye una calculadora adecuada para la sección de matemática para aquellos estudiantes que no traigan su propia calculadora al examen.

● Todas las adaptaciones especiales para las pruebas archivadas y aprobadas por el College Board se incorporarán en la solicitud de prueba individual del estudiante. El siguiente enlace brinda información específica sobre el uso de adaptaciones en pruebas digitales.

La prueba contiene dos secciones: Lectura y Escritura, y Matemática. El tiempo combinado para la prueba es de 2 horas y 14 minutos. Con la preparación para la prueba y los descansos, los estudiantes deben esperar estar en el entorno de la prueba durante aproximadamente 2 horas y 45 minutos. La prueba del sábado 18 de octubre de 2025 comenzará a las 8:30 a.m. Para obtener más información sobre el contenido y la estructura de PSAT/NMSQT, visite el sitio web del College Board.

Para prepararse mejor para la administración de este examen, los estudiantes deben completar el formulario de inscripción de PSAT/NMSQT para confirmar la inscripción y asistencia. Complete este formulario a más tardar a las 3:30 p.m. del lunes 15 de septiembre de 2025. No se podrá aceptar ninguna solicitud realizada después de esta fecha límite debido al cronograma de inscripción del College Board.

Los estudiantes que estén interesados en realizar la prueba PSAT/NMSQT de otoño de 2025 pero que tengan conflictos inevitables podrán realizar un examen de recuperación durante el horario escolar el martes, 21 de octubre. El examen de recuperación requerirá que los estudiantes falten a clases durante el tiempo del examen. Si bien las ausencias a clase se considerarán justificadas, se espera que los estudiantes recuperen cualquier trabajo perdido. Además de completar el formulario de inscripción de PSAT/NMSQT anterior también complete el formulario de conflicto de PSAT/NMSQT para solicitar realizar la prueba durante el tiempo de recuperación.

Comuníquese conmigo si tiene alguna pregunta sobre PSAT/NMSQT.

Atentamente,

Dan Chamberlin, director adjunto de DHS 224-632-3017 dchamberlin@dist113.org

SAT Weekend Testing

General Information

Deerfield High School is not serving as a national SAT testing site during the 2024–25 school year. In previous years, the College Board has designated DHS as a weekend testing center, but it will not be used for this purpose this year.

Although DHS is not hosting SAT tests this year, students—both within and outside District 113—may register to take the SAT at other open testing centers. Highland Park High School remains a national SAT test site, along with numerous other locations in the region.

Registration and Information

Registration is handled directly through the College Board website. There, you can find available test dates and nearby testing centers.

For the most up-to-date information and to register, please visit the College Board’s site.

Testing Accommodations

Creating an Account With College Board

ACT

State Testing

ACT Weekend Testing

General Information

Deerfield High School serves as a national testing center for ACT weekend test dates. As an open testing site, it is available to all students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in District 113 or reside in the surrounding communities. Highland Park High School also hosts ACT testing, along with several other locations throughout the area.

Registration and Payment

Registration and payment are completed directly through the ACT website. Be sure to register early to secure your preferred location and date.

What to Bring on Test Day

To be admitted to the test, you must bring:

Your ACT admission ticket
A valid photo ID (such as a student ID, driver’s license, or passport)

Note About Testing Dates

All ACT testing dates for the 2024–25 school year at Deerfield High School have passed. Please check back later for updates when new dates become available.