College Tests
PreACT 8/9 The PreACT 8/9 is a required test for all WCA freshmen and helps identify areas for improvement in preparation for college entrance exams.
PreACT Like the PreACT 8/9, the PreACT is also a preparatory test for the ACT. All WCA sophomores are required to take the PreACT and participate in practice sessions provided by WCA faculty prior to test administration.
American College Test (ACT) As a requirement for graduation, all juniors at WCA must take the ACT (American College Test), which is the most widely used college entrance test in the United States. WCA’s average composite scores exceed state and national average scores.
*PSAT/NMSQT The primary purpose of this test is to give students the opportunity to qualify as National Merit Scholars. In the fall of their Junior year, exceptionally high scores qualify students for consideration in the NMS program. An added benefit is exposure to other scholarship programs.
*Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Virtually all colleges in the U.S. accept both ACT and SAT scores; therefore, we do not require students to take the SAT. Some students may benefit by taking both tests. Resources are available for those students electing to take the SAT.
*Indicates that WCA does not currently offer these tests. As interest changes, they may become available at WCA in the future.
GPA Calculations
Grade Point Averages are calculated on 4.0 scales with .33 pt added and deducted for plus and minus grades. The .33 addition is not given for an A+ because the state does not allow more than a .5 addition for Honors or 1.0 addition for AP/Dual Enrollment.
Grading Scale/GPA Equivalents (Beginning with the class of 2019):
Grade Gen Honors AP/CC
A+ 98-100 4.00 4.50 5.00
A 93-97 4.00 4.50 5.00
A- 90-92 3.67 4.17 4.67
B+ 87-89 3.33 3.83 4.33
B 83-86 3.00 3.50 4.0
B- 80-82 2.67 3.17 3.67
C+ 77-79 2.33 2.83 3.33
C 73-76 2.00 2.50 3.0
C- 70-72 1.67 2.17 2.67
D+ 67-69 1.33 1.83 2.33
D 63-66 1.00 1.50 2.0
D- 60-62 0.67 1.17 1.67
F 0-59 0.00 0.00 0.00