Testing
Juniors can apply for a fee waiver in the Spring of their Junior year. They should test after they have
completed both Sections of Math in their Junior year.
Students can fill out the 23-24 free/reduced lunch application listed below:
SAT & ACT Information and Dates 2023/2024
All CSU and UC campuses will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions.
What's the Difference between ACT and SAT?
SAT
Order of sections: Reading (65 min), Writing and Language (35 min), Math No Calculator (25 min), Math Calculator (55 min), Experimental Section (20 min)
Accepted Nationally
No penalty for wrong answers
Math: Two sections; one with calculator, another without. Formulas provided
Basic Fee: *$55.00 (Additional fees may apply)
Perfect Score: 1600
Pre-SAT: PSAT
ACT
Order of Sections: English (45 min), Math (60 min), Reading (35 min), Science (35 min), Writing (optional) (40 min)
Accepted Nationally
No penalty for wrong answers
Math: Calculator throughout. Formulas not provided
Basic Fee (No Writing) *$63 (Additional fees may apply)
ACT Plus Writing (Optional) *$88 (Additional fees may apply)
Perfect score: 36
Pre-ACT: EXPLORE and PLAN
Resources for test preparation:
ASVAB
Khan Academy
SAT Test Prep
ACT Test Prep