Beginning in 2025, high school students attending public school in Illinois will be required to take the ACT to graduate. West Chicago High School juniors will take the ACT in the spring. Students can still elect to take the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT on their own outside of school, in addition to taking the ACT during the statewide school day administration. 

Colleges will take scores from either the SAT or ACT for admission consideration.  They will consider the student's highest score. Each college and university is handles testing requirements differently. We encourage you you to reach out to the admissions representative and visit the individual institution's website for the most up-to-date information.

There will be a question on the application that asks, “Do you want your standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) considered in the admissions selection process?”  You must choose whether or not your test scores to be considered for admission. Once you submit your application you cannot go back and change your answer. Test scores that are sent to the college from when you registered to take a test will NOT be considered for admission if you chose to apply test-optional. 

WEGO does NOT include any test scores on your high school transcript. If you are submitting test scores to be considered for admission, all official test scores must be sent directly from the testing company (College Board or ACT).