Test Scores
Pay attention to each school's test score requirements.
If you are unsure, contact the admissions department of the college.
Send ACT or SAT Scores to Colleges
All colleges that require test scores accept either the SAT or ACT equally.
There are some colleges that allow students to self-report their test scores. This means you will enter your scores on their application without having to pay to send from ACT or College Board. CLICK HERE to access a list of colleges that allow you to self report ACT or SAT scores (or check the college's webpage).
If official test scores are required, scores should be requested by logging into your SATor ACT account at least three weeks before the college's application deadline:
ACT: https://www.act.org/
Test Optional or Test Blind Schools
Test Blind: SAT and ACT are not used for admission.
Test Optional: There are over 1,500 colleges that do not require you to send your ACT or SAT scores for admission consideration. CLICK HERE to access a list of colleges that are test optional.
How to Decide Whether to Submit Test Scores:
If your school or major requires them
If the school requires them for merit scholarships (you can ask financial aid or admissions)
Your scores are within or above that college’s mid-50% range
Your test score is much higher than your GPA
AP Credit By College
Many colleges will grant you credit or placement depending on the score you received on your AP exam. CLICK HERE to access a website where you can find each college's AP credit policies.
Some colleges may allow you to self-report your AP scores on your college applications to be considered during the admission process. You don't need to send the official AP scores until the summer after senior year to the college you plan to attend.
SAT Subject Tests
NOTE: The College Board announced in January 2021 that SAT Subject Tests will no longer be given.