Peterson’s Test and Career Prep: What’s New & Why It Matters

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| By Gale Staff |

From high-stakes exams to career planning, Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep equips students with trusted tools, expert guidance, and a clear path forward—building confidence, encouraging exploration, and helping them take meaningful steps toward the future. That’s why it continues to grow as a go-to resource for libraries supporting college and career readiness in their communities.

Recognized as a 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Award winner, this platform brings together test prep, career exploration, and planning tools in one user-friendly experience.Here’s what’s new:

Fresh Content to Guide the Journey

Now available on the platform, The Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning offers a practical, student-centered roadmap for navigating life after graduation. Whether students are planning to pursue a degree, enroll in technical training, join the military, or enter workforce directly, this guide helps them weigh their options and plan their next step with clarity and purpose.

Test Prep That Keeps Pace

To reflect evolving standards and student needs, we’ve expanded and refreshed our test prep library.

  • Newly Added:
    • AP Precalculus
    • Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exam—covers the HSPT (High School Placement Test) and TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools), and also supports preparation for the SHSAT, ISEE, and SSAT
  • Updated Content:
    • AP English Language and Composition
    • AP Psychology
    • AP U.S. Government and Politics
    • Enhanced materials for HSPT and TACHS
    • ACT Prep: Covers recent ACT changes, with diagnostic pre- and post-tests to help students clearly identify where to concentrate their study efforts for the greatest impact

These additions ensure learners have access to up-to-date practice materials that align with current exam formats and expectations, helping them build the confidence they need to succeed.

National Recognition for Career Readiness

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep was recently named Career Readiness Solution of the Year by the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards. This recognition highlights the platform’s impact in helping students build essential skills, explore career paths, and prepare for college entrance exams—all in one place.

Why It Matters for Libraries

This all-in-one digital platform supports:

  • College and career readiness through test prep for high school, college, U.S. citizenship, and vocational exams
  • 24/7 access for students, families, educators, and job seekers
  • Integrated tools for college planning, career exploration, job search, and résumé creation
  • Programming opportunities for guidance counselors and teen services

With Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, libraries can empower users with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to pursue education, careers, and lifelong goals.

Ready to bring these updates to your community?

Explore Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep and discover how your library can help students take the next step toward their future––no matter which path they choose.

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