Scores are not sent by Rouse High School.
Most colleges want your ACT and/or SAT scores sent to them directly from ACT or the College Board.
Some colleges will let you upload a score report or self-report. You need to read each college's admission web page for directions on submitting scores.
Colleges will use your best score, so you can send all and take advantage of sending scores for free when you register for the ACT and SAT.
Since you may do better on the ACT, it's recommended you take both exams. Then work to strengthen your weak areas and retake the test you did better on to raise that score even higher.
Ideally, take both tests in the spring of your junior year. Then retake the test you did better on as soon as possible in the fall (SAT in August or October; ACT in September or October).
Check out the 2025-2026 Test Registration Information for registration websites, dates, and costs of tests.
The sooner you register, the more likely you are to get your first choice test site.
Click here for a chart to compare your scores.
Your ACT or SAT score is just one factor that determines admission. You can check online for a college's median score.
Also, many Texas public colleges offer assured admission based on your test score and class rank or GPA. Check out the Assured Admission Chart.
Quite a few colleges award academic scholarships based on grades and test scores. Especially if you are in the top 25% of your class, you have a good chance to earn an academic scholarship if your test scores are high. Some Texas universities that offer these type of scholarships are Texas Tech, UTSA, and Texas State.
Take advantage of these free test prep resources:
Use the test prep resources, especially Khan Academy through your College Board Bluebook app.
Check out the free test prep resources offered by ACT here.