SAT/ACT
Many schools have gone test optional for applicants. UCs and CSU no longer require test scores and are officially test-free. See more info on the UC and CSU Info pages. Other schools have also made temporary or permanent changes to testing requirements for applicants. See the most updated list at FairTest.org.
Know Your Test Policies!
Each college campus decides their own test policies. This test policy is what tells you if you need to submit an SAT or ACT test score with your application or not. Make sure you understand the policy for any schools you are considering before you begin working on that application.
UC & CSU campuses are test-blind and don't accept test scores for admission purposes.
Private and out-of-state schools will vary in their policies. Make sure to check their websites for testing requirements.
NCAA no longer requires a test score for student athletes certification. More info on page 15 of the NCAA Student Guide.
Need help understanding the test policy of a school you want to apply to? Reach out for support! jess_hazlewood@crpusd.org.
What is the difference between SAT & ACT?
Universities typically accept the ACT and SAT as equal and will post score ranges for both from accepted student data.
See a chart that shows how to convert a score on one to the other.
Many students applying to highly selectives will take one sitting of each exam and then determine which one they are scoring better on, taking a second seating of that exam to try to increase their score.
SAT Info
REGISTER FOR SAT TESTS: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
Sending SAT Scores
Sending scores to CSU: Use code 3594
(Test scores are only used by CSU for math/English placement, and will not be considered for admission.)
This code will send your scores to any CSUs you applied to. It should say California State University Apply, Long Beach. Alternately, if you list a CSU campus(es) as an SAT score report recipient, your scores will automatically be sent to all campuses to which you've applied.
Sending scores to UC: Send to one of your campuses
(Test scores are only used by UC for math/English placement, and will not be considered for admission.)
If you send your scores to one UC campus, it will send them to all your UCs.
Sending scores to private or out-of-state schools: Look up the college code online
After you log into your account to send scores, you will be able to look up each school.
Sending scores to NCAA: Use code 9999
(Test scores are not required for students enrolling in collegiate athletics for the 22-23 school year. Future years have not yet been announced. More info: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/COVID-19_Spring2023_Public.pdf)
If you are registered with the NCAA, you should check on the test score requirement for your year of college enrollment.
More info on sending SAT scores!
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/sending-scores/how-to-send
Free SAT Test Prep
Free SAT prep is available through a Kahn Academy and the College Board. Prep is tailored based on a diagnostic test.
Edgenuity
RCHS students have access to a free online test prep course through Edgenuity. To get registered in this self-paced course, email Ms. Hazlewood. jess_hazlewood@crpusd.org
ACT Info
REGISTER FOR THE ACT:https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/e-act/registration.html
SCHEDULED ACT exams: If you are already registered for an exam, check with the site you registered at and on ACT.org for updates and cancellation notices.
Sending ACT Scores
Sending scores to CSU: Send scores to at least one CSU school
(Test scores are only used by CSU for math/English placement, and will not be considered for admission.)
If you list a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, your scores will automatically be sent to all campuses to which you submit an application.
Sending scores to UC: Send to one of your campuses
(Test scores are only used by UC for math/English placement, and will not be considered for admission.)
If you send your scores to one UC campus, it will send them to all your UCs.
Sending scores to private or out-of-state schools: Look up the college code online
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/college-codes-lookup.html
More info on sending ACT scores!
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/sending-your-scores.html
Free ACT Test Prep
Free ACT prep is available through ACT Academy Prep that is personalized through a diagnostic test.
Edgenuity
RCHS students have access to a free online ACT test prep course through Edgenuity. To get registered in this self-paced course, email Ms. Hazlewood. jess_hazlewood@crpusd.org