Tests
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES
The SAT & ACT are two College Entrance Exams. National test dates are set each year and students take the exam on a Saturday at a certified testing center, if not offered on MBTA's campus.
The SAT & ACT are two College Entrance Exams. National test dates are set each year and students take the exam on a Saturday at a certified testing center, if not offered on MBTA's campus.
There are numerous centers located across the islands and students can select which center they prefer to test at. Each test date has a regular and late registration deadline. Registering late comes with an additional late fee. All testing sites have limited seating and are on a first come, first serve basis.
There are numerous centers located across the islands and students can select which center they prefer to test at. Each test date has a regular and late registration deadline. Registering late comes with an additional late fee. All testing sites have limited seating and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Fee waivers are available to 11th and 12th graders who are eligible for Free Reduced Lunch Program, TRIO Program or Upward Bound. Contact the College Counselor for more information.
Fee waivers are available to 11th and 12th graders who are eligible for Free Reduced Lunch Program, TRIO Program or Upward Bound. Contact the College Counselor for more information.
When registering for the SAT or ACT, students may send up to four score reports for FREE to colleges or universities. Be sure to select the four choices at the time of registration. Students will be CHARGED for the transmission of score reports to schools after the test date.
When registering for the SAT or ACT, students may send up to four score reports for FREE to colleges or universities. Be sure to select the four choices at the time of registration. Students will be CHARGED for the transmission of score reports to schools after the test date.
Remember MBTA’s CEEB school code is 120039. Students must identify MBTA as their current school so scores may be added to their high school folder.
Remember MBTA’s CEEB school code is 120039. Students must identify MBTA as their current school so scores may be added to their high school folder.
For detailed information on specific tests:
For detailed information on specific tests:
Standardized test articles of interest:
ACT vs SAT How to Decide Which Test to Take (Article from US News & World Report)
SAT vs ACT: Which Test is Right for You? (Article from the Princeton Review)
Overview of the Paper SAT and ACT with Concordance Table (Handout from Applerouth)
Digital SAT vs ACT (Handout from TestInnovators)
Is My ACT Score Better Than My SAT Score? (Webpage from ACT)
Compare SAT to ACT Scores via the 2018 ACT/SAT Concordance Tables (Website from ACT)
What is Super Score? (Webpage from ACT)
FEE WAIVERS FOR
FEE WAIVERS FOR
TESTING FEES
TESTING FEES
Students in the 11th and 12th grades who have limited financial resources may qualify for a fee waiver to be used towards testing fees for two (2) ACT and/or SAT exams.
Students in the 11th and 12th grades who have limited financial resources may qualify for a fee waiver to be used towards testing fees for two (2) ACT and/or SAT exams.
To determine eligibility, parents must qualify for the Free Reduced Lunch Program.
To determine eligibility, parents must qualify for the Free Reduced Lunch Program.
If families have not already completed this form through the Department of Education, they may complete MBTA's online form found on our website, under Admission - Forms or click HERE to link directly.
If families have not already completed this form through the Department of Education, they may complete MBTA's online form found on our website, under Admission - Forms or click HERE to link directly.
Confirmation of eligibility must be verified PRIOR TO registering for the ACT and/or SAT.
Confirmation of eligibility must be verified PRIOR TO registering for the ACT and/or SAT.
Email the College Counselor upon completion to verify if a student qualifies for the fee waiver.
Email the College Counselor upon completion to verify if a student qualifies for the fee waiver.