SAT & ACT: College Admissions Testing

Many colleges have gone "Test Optional". 

Please check colleges' individual websites to see if test scores are required for admissions and/or scholarships***

Check out the MHS Testing Website for information about testing registration information, dates, and preparation materials. 

Register for the tests:

• ACT  Register for the ACT test - remember to include the writing portion.

• SAT   Register for the SAT  and SAT subject tests

• Receiving/sending SAT scores

• TSIA - Go to McNeil Testing website and reach out to your counselor if you have follow up questions after registering.

Looking for college test prep options? 

Click HERE to access an SAT Guide curated by Accounting.com

Click HERE for a FREE and fee-based PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Preparation.

ACT Test Prep Booklets- can download in English or Spanish

Magoosh SAT Practice Tests

Magoosh ACT Practice Tests

Here is a great document that goes over the differences between the SAT and ACT, plus, there is a equivalency chart for the SAT/ACT scores.

• Most Colleges/Universities require students to take either the ACT or SAT for admission. 

• Most schools accept either test. 

• Check with your colleges to see if they require the optional writing/essay parts of the tests.

• Colleges want you to send them all of your scores, not just what you consider your best. 

• Hint: Save money and have your scores sent to four colleges for free when you sign up for the ACT/SAT. Sending scores after you test adds $12 per report for the ACT and $11.25 for the SAT. 

ACT & SAT Fee Waivers

Juniors and Seniors who receive free or reduced lunch can receive vouchers for two free ACT, SAT and SAT subject tests. Students will also receive additional free score reports and may be eligible for college application fee waivers. 

Please see Ms. Bowden for a fee waiver (email Ms. Bowden at nicole_bowden@roundrockisd.org).

Test Optional Schools

For students interested in a test optional or test flexible college, please visit fairtest.org.

Other Testing Options

• Another way to earn college hours?  CLEP testing