SAT/ACT
College Admissions Tests
Should I take the SAT or ACT?
This information is subject to change, but for the Class of 2024, the UC schools and CSU schools will be test blind. They will not consider your SAT/ACT scores even if you do submit them. Private and out-of-state public schools may require SAT/ACT scores or they might not. Check the admissions website of each college you are interested in.
Colleges have no preference of one test over the other, so you should take the exam that you can do better on. This is different for each student so it is recommended that you take both. Most colleges will only consider your highest score.
What's the difference between the SAT and ACT?
(An article by Prep Scholar)
Exam Costs:
SAT: For the 2023-2024 school year, the SAT costs $60.00. Your first four score reports are free if you order them by nine days after the test date.
ACT: The full ACT (no writing) $68.00-Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register). The full ACT (with writing) $93.00-Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four colleges (if codes are provided when you register).
*Fee waivers may be available. Check with your counselor to see if you qualify.
Check with College Board for most up to date SAT testing information and to register for the test.
Check with ACT for most up to date ACT testing information & to register for the test.
**Barstow High School CEEB code is: 050235