SATs

SAT Prep

If you are interested in attending college or university in the United States, you may be required to complete the SATs. This standardized exam tests your abilities in three areas: reading, writing and mathematical reasoning.  Some post-secondary institutions may require additional exams, so it is important to research the school that you are interested in attending and know their admission requirements. 

Rachel Liu is based in Vancouver and serves students and schools in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon). She is here to help you find out information about American schools. They help students navigate finding out about different schools and applying. This is a free service.  

Rachel Liu

Phone - 1-236-888-4590

Email (primary) liu@fulbright.ca 

Email (general) - vancouver@educationusa.org

EducationUSACanada.

Availability for Virtual Appointments:

Monday - Friday

9pm - 5pm PT 

What is the difference between SAT and ACT?

Both the SAT and ACT are accepted by most colleges in the U.S., and no preference is given to either test. Here are some of the major differences:

• The SAT is given digitally everywhere, while the ACT is still offered on paper in most places with limited availability of a digital test.

• The SAT is shorter (2 hours and 14 minutes for the SAT vs. 2 hours and 55 minutes for the ACT).

• The SAT Reading and Writing section has reading passages that are short with only one question per passage. The reading passages- on the ACT are always long with 10 questions each.

Ready to Apply to a school in the U.S?

Check out the Common App to help you with the application process.

NCAA

I'm an athlete that might want to study in the U.S.A...

Whether you are actively working with a recruiter/scout or you want to work towards getting noticed, it's in your best interest to create an account with the NCAA. This will help you prepare ahead of time all the documents and paperwork you might need for future college applications. It also helps you get noticed from other institutions that might not even be on your radar yet.

There are three different types of accounts you can make:

1. Profile Page Account

2. Athletics Certification Account (this is recommended for international students)

3. Academic and Athletics Certification Account

Use this checklist to find out which account is the best fit for you.

I'm an athlete ready to enroll in a Div I or Div II school.

College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for the coursework.

Need help with registering? Contact the Eligibility Center at 877-262-1492, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. International student-athletes (including Quebec) should use the International Contact Form to submit questions. 

NCAA Documentation for Saskatchewan Students

Click here for the originals 

NCAA Contact for Western Canada:

Rachel Liu

Phone - 1-236-888-4590

Email (primary) liu@fulbright.ca 

Email (general) - vancouver@educationusa.org

EducationUSACanada.

Availability for Virtual Appointments:

Monday - Friday

9pm - 5pm PT

Rachel assists Canadian students who are applying for post-secondary education in the USA.  She can offer guidance with SAT's, NCAA credits, & applications.

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete

Click here for the full guide