SAT/ACT Prep

Do I need to take the ACT or SAT?

While many colleges do not require these tests for entrance to their school, many scholarships do ask for your ACT or SAT scores. It is beneficial for you to put in the effort to do well on these tests to increase your chances of financial scholarships.

If you are planning to attend a 4-year university, we recommend starting your test prep early.

You can even start as a freshman.

General Info

General Info on Common Post-High School Tests

SAT Test: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT Test: http://www.act.org/
ASVAB Test (Required for Enlisting in the Military): https://www.asvabprogram.com/

How do I sign up for these tests?

For the SAT or ACT, go to the website above and view the dates and locations the test is being offered. Register for the date and location that work best for you. Then email our OFS HS Counselor, Lyndsey Zapalac, and she will reach out to the school on your behalf.
For the ASVAB, you will take the test at a Military Entrance Testing Stations (METS), or at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in your area. Check with your local recruiter to find METS and MEPS locations near you.

Test Prep Resources

Start your Test Prep here: Start by taking the free test online. This will give you a score and will build a FREE practice program for you that you can begin right away. This way, you will be more than ready when it comes time to take the real SAT exam.

SAT Test Prep (FREE)
ACT Test Prep (FREE)

Other Resources for Test Prep

Acellus has a course called College Exam Math Prep that will help you prepare for the Math portion of either SAT or ACT. Talk to your Advisor if you're interested in this.
Khan Academy offers free test prep. Articles and videos covering every subject in the SAT are provided. Also, Khan Academy includes thousands of practice exercises, quizzes, unit tests, and course challenges covering every skill evaluated in both the Math and Reading and Writing tests.
As one of the highest rated ACT and SAT test prep courses, Kaplan provides Live Online classes held throughout the academic year so students can start when they are ready. Students have the opportunity to take two practice exams. A benefit of Kaplan's Live Online program is the instructor interaction. Each class is taught by one of Kaplan’s expert faculty, while another instructor is available via a private chat feature to answer questions during class. An upgrade to Live Online Plus includes three hours of 1:1 tutoring for students who need extra support.
Study.com includes a variety of SAT and ACT self-paced study guides with video lessons and practice tests.

Available allotment funds may be used toward test prep resources. Talk to your advisor to learn more.

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