SAT/ACT

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SAT & ACT?   

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SAT and ACT Test Prep 

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Pre-ACT

The Pre-ACT is administered by Piedmont High School during the school day to all 10th graders. The Pre-ACT prepares students for the ACT. Pre-ACT scores can be used to prepare better for the ACT Junior year.

More information can be found here.

ACT

The ACT is a necessary standardized test to be considered for college admission. All 11th graders will take the ACT at Piedmont High School during school hours in the spring of their Junior year. The Pre-ACT is used to prepare students for the ACT. 

More information can be found here.

SAT

The SAT is a necessary standardized test to be considered for college admissions. Students should take the SAT in the spring of their Junior year, than again in the Fall of their Senior year. Students do not take the SAT at Piedmont High and need to register through CollegeBoard to take the test outside of school hours.

Students should contact the Admissions Counselors for interested Colleges and Universities to decide if the optional essay section of the SAT is necessary.

Registration dates and more information can be found here.