Know Your College Readiness Score with NARTest
NARTest is the official HBCU college readiness assessment. Evaluate your academic profile, discover your strengths, and find your perfect historically Black college match — before you apply.
100% free · Takes about 20 minutes · No account required · Results in 24 hours
What NARTest Measures
Academic Profile Evaluation
Assess your current GPA, course rigor, and standardized test readiness. Get a realistic picture of where you stand for HBCU admissions.
HBCU Match Scoring
Our algorithm matches your profile against 105 HBCUs to find schools where your academic record gives you the strongest admission odds.
Strength Discovery
Identify your academic strengths and areas for improvement. Get targeted recommendations for how to strengthen your application before applying.
Financial Fit Analysis
See which schools on your match list offer the best financial aid packages for students with your profile — so you can target schools you can afford.
Application Readiness
Get a personalized application roadmap: which essays to prioritize, which deadlines to track, and which supplemental materials your target HBCUs require.
AI-Powered Insights
NARTest uses AI to analyze your profile against thousands of successful HBCU applications — giving you insights that no generic college prep tool can provide.
How It Works
Take the Assessment (20 minutes)
Answer questions about your academic history, extracurriculars, interests, and goals. No test prep required — just honest answers about yourself.
Receive Your NARIndex Score (24 hours)
Get a comprehensive report with your NARIndex score, academic strengths, and a personalized match list of HBCUs where your profile is strongest.
Use Your Report to Apply
Apply to your match schools with confidence. Your report includes deadline tracking, essay prompts, and financial aid guidance for each school.
Fund Your Education with HBCU AID
Once you've picked your schools, use HBCU AID to find every scholarship and grant available for your specific HBCU. NARTest gets you in the door — HBCU AID gets you funded.
Works Across All 105 HBCUs
Whether you're targeting Howard, Morehouse, Spelman, Florida A&M, or any of the other 100 HBCUs — NARTest's matching algorithm covers the full landscape of historically Black colleges.
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