Standardized Testing
SAT Administration
To register for upcoming SAT tests, please click here. You will be redirected to the College Board Website, if you do not have an account yet, you will need to create one before you can register.
The College Board has announced they are no longer going to offer the Subject Tests or the SAT with essay, instead they will only be offering the SAT and will build a writing piece into the test. Click here for their recent announcement and for specifics on this change.
ACT Administration
To register for upcoming ACT tests, please click here. You will be redirected to the ACT Website to complete the process. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one before you can register.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAT & ACT?
According to the Princeton review:
The SAT and ACT generally test the same types of content. Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions and merit-based scholarships. The biggest differences between the tests are that the ACT has a Science Test, and there’s one SAT Math Section for which you cannot use a calculator. Most colleges don't prefer one test over the other.
All colleges that require standardized tests will accept either the SAT or ACT.
Students are increasingly taking both the SAT and ACT. The best way to decide if taking the SAT, ACT, or both tests is right for you is to take a timed full length practice test of each type.
For more information on the differences between the SAT & ACT please click here
DO YOU NEED TO TAKE THE SAT/ACT?
Many schools continue to be test optional for first-year applicants! We strongly encourage all students to go directly to their college/university websites to see if standardized testing is going to be required for applicants!
You may also check out http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional for a more comprehensive and growing list of schools who are typically test optional!
DO YOU NEED TO TAKE AN SAT SUBJECT TEST?
The College Board has announced they will be ending administration of Subject Tests at the end of this year. At this time we know colleges and universities will need to re-evaluate their admission process due to this change. We encourage students and families to check college/university websites for how this impacts them for the Class of 2022 and beyond.
SENDING SAT/ACT SCORES TO THE COLLEGES
If your school requires SAT/ACT scores you have to request them to be sent through College Board or the ACT website. They are not considered official unless requested and sent through College Board/ACT. Make sure to review your schools admission requirements and request scores to be sent 2-3 weeks before the deadline! Need help? Just ask!
STUDYING FOR THE SAT
Interested in trying to improve your score? Check out this FREE study tool!
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
STUDYING FOR THE ACT
Want to prep for the ACT test for free? Here is a free prep site!
FEE WAIVERS:
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch we can assist you with a waiver for either of these test administration, please email or see your school counselor.