8th Grade Testing and High School Pre-Registration

Step 1: Complete the High School Pre-Registration for 8th grade students entering high school in the fall of 2023. Open October 3 - October 20. 

Step 2: Students take PSAT 8/9 Placement Exam                   

Test Dates: Saturday, October 29 or Makeup Exam Saturday, November 5
Choose a test date when the pre-registration is completed.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to approximately 11:45 a.m. (Plan to arrive by 7:45 a.m.
Location: Buffalo Grove HS, Elk Grove HS, John Hersey HS, Prospect HS, Rolling Meadows HS, and Wheeling HS.

The High School your student will attend is based on your address.
High School boundaries map: https://www.d214.org/Page/3649

For more information visit www.d214.org/assessments or contact the Assessment Center at your high school.

Test Dates: May 1 - May 12, 2023

AP exam registration takes place in the fall, even though AP exams will be given in May.

Cost: Each AP exam costs $97 (AP Seminar/Research $145). 
Students approved for free or reduced lunch will receive a reduced cost during registration. 

If you have questions, contact the Assessment Center.

Register HERE 

Seal of Biliteracy Registration (August 24 - September 9) 

District 214 students have the opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, the State of Illinois’s recognition for proficiency in English and one or more additional languages. District 214 is offering an opportunity for students to take the Seal of Biliteracy language assessments.

Visit the District 214 Seal of Biliteracy web page for more detailed information.

• Students must be a junior or senior and first meet the English criteria before registering for the Seal of Biliteracy language assessments.

• Test Options: 

  • At District 214 Computer Labs: September 22 at Elk Grove High School or September 28 at John Hersey High School. Testing from 4pm-7pm.

  • Test at home (more information on the registration site): Test window from September 27 through October 15.

Cost: $40   (Students on Free and Reduced Lunch should contact Julie Kim at julie.kim@d214.org for a fee waiver)

PSAT NMSQT Test Registration (August 22 - September 9)   

Juniors Only

Test Date: Wednesday, October 12

Cost: $30

(Check your email for more information about the PSAT NMSQT)