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So what do college admissions offices look for when evaluating your test scores?
Each college and university are different in what they look for when analyzing your results from the ACT and/or SAT. It is important that when researching colleges of interest, you stay in close contact with their admissions offices to know what requirements, if any, they have for scores and whether they require one test or the other.
*It should be noted that nearly all schools accept both tests as college entrance examinations.
So what are these tests?
The SAT and ACT are two competing examinations for college entrance. The SAT is more popular in the eastern half of our country, and the ACT is typically used in the western half. This is typical because of where their respective headquarters are located. Click here for a comparison of the two tests.
In addition, you'll see some information regarding the PSAT which has some benefits for both the ACT and SAT, however, is never seen by colleges and universities.
The ACT is a standardized test to assess college readiness and high school achievement. Most colleges use it as an entrance exam to make admissions decisions.
Starting in March 2016 a new SAT was designed and administered to students. Read more about this test on the College Board website. You can schedule future dates, find out deadlines, and take a practice test.
For students interested in attending a community college, the Accuplacer test ensures the students' placement in the correct classes.
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