Test Scores
Pay attention to each school's test score requirements. Sending a test score may be optional and up to YOU if you want to send it or not.
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/
SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/
Can you self-report your score instead of paying to send it? Check a list of self-reported school HERE.
Test Optional or Test Blind Schools
Test Optional : About 2/3 of 4-year colleges do not require you to send your ACT or SAT scores for admission consideration. This means you can still apply if you don't have a score, or you can choose not to have your score considered as a part of your application if you do have one. CLICK HERE to access a list of colleges that are test optional.
Test Blind: SAT and ACT are not used for admission, even if you have one you want to submit.
How does your score compare?
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 end of senior year to the college you plan to attend.