SAT/ACT

Many colleges require you to submit scores from standardized admissions tests. It is advised that students take the test once in the spring of 11th grade and once in the fall of 12th grade.  All Bodine students qualify for a fee waiver: please email your counselor for a code!

Which to take: SAT vs. ACT? 

SAT: Two required sections lasting two hours and fourteen minutes (Reading & Writing (200-800), Math (200-800), digital format. A perfect score is a 1600.

• Register at www.collegeboard.org 

• Test Dates

• Free practice at www.khanacademy.org/sat 

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ACT: Four required sections lasting two hours and fifty five minutes (English, Math, Reading, Science). A writing section is optional and scored separately. A perfect score is a 36.

• Register at www.act.org 

• Test Dates

• Free practice at www.act.org and select “Learn More About ACT Prep”

Test Optional

Many schools have adopted test-optional admissions policies. This means that some of the schools you are applying to will not require you to submit test scores. If you obtain a strong score, it may be advisable for you to submit scores even if they aren’t required. A strong score is considered within the average range accepted at the college you are applying to. Check each of the colleges you’re applying to for their most up-to-date testing policies in regard to both admissions and financial aid. Find updated policies at www.fairtest.org.