This isn't a standalone free site. It's a paid research database that Jacksonville Public Library licenses for its cardholders, so it sits behind a library login rather than a plain sign-up form. See our Jacksonville Public Library page for the full picture of what the automatic student card unlocks.
What it covers
| Standardized test practice | Full-length practice tests and diagnostics for the SAT, ACT, AP exams, PSAT, and CLEP, plus a diagnostic pre-test to help identify which areas to focus on first. |
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| Other exam prep | Practice materials for exams like the ASVAB, TOEFL, and the U.S. citizenship test, among others. |
| College search | Searchable information on thousands of accredited schools: location, tuition, admission requirements, and campus life. |
| Career tools | Resume builder, interview advice, career assessments, and practice tests for professional certifications. |
Exactly which tests and tools are included can shift over time since Gale/Peterson's updates the database's content; the library's page for it is the current source of truth.
How to log in
Access starts from the library's own database page, not directly from tcpr.petersons.com:
| 1. Go to | Jacksonville Public Library's "Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep" database page (linked below) |
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| 2. Select | "Go to resource" to open the login screen |
| 3. Card number | Your S-number, without the "S" |
| 4. PIN | Your 4-digit birth month and day (example: a June 4th birthday is 0604) |
This is the same card number and PIN used to log into Hoopla, Libby, and every other Jacksonville Public Library digital resource. See our Jacksonville Public Library page if a student needs a refresher on their card details.
Where this fits with our other test prep pages
Peterson's is a good all-in-one option since it covers several tests in one place. For deeper, test-specific practice, see:
| SAT & ACT | See our Khan Academy Test Prep page for Khan Academy's free official SAT partnership with College Board. |
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| CLT | See our CLT Test Prep page, since Peterson's does not cover the CLT. |
Source: Jacksonville Public Library's Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep database page, jaxpubliclibrary.org. Database content and login steps are controlled by the library and Gale/Peterson's and can change; confirm current details on the official library page above.