The SAT and ACT are assessments used as one of the determining factors for College Admissions, good scores can also connect students to scholarships! Both tests are widely accepted across all U.S. Colleges. Understanding the basics for each test, knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a test taker and prepping in advance will help determine which test is best suited for you!
Anyone can do well on these tests, it is just a matter of practice! familiarity with the material & hard work is what gets you the score!
You have 3 chances at the test! Take both tests ONCE before summer, determine which test you are more comfortable with. Study, practice and strategize then retake it in August/September. Your last attempt should be Oct/Nov of senior.
Read below to learn more and check out the CollegeBoard website for more details: College Board
Click here to Register and Practice for the test: The SAT | College Board
Click here to Register and Practice for the test: The ACT Test | ACT
Fee Details: Fees | ACT
The full ACT (no writing) $55.00, it includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register).
The full ACT with writing $70.00, it includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register). More about the ACT with writing
Fee Details: Fees | SAT
SAT costs $52 and SAT with Essay $68. IF you qualify a Fee waiver is available. After registering for your SAT test (SAT Registration | College Board ) Check any recent College Board notifications for your personal registration status and any test center updates.
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Do you qualify for their fee waiver? Click here to find out: SAT Fee Waivers | The College Board
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Practice can lead to scholarships & and connect you to your dream College
There is FREE SAT practice offered through a partnership between CollegeBoard and Khan Academy. It is available at: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat.
Test Prep and get familiar with the focus of each exam, review admissions requirements of your wish-list colleges to make note of the tests they require and the time frame for submitting scores.
Which test should you take?
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