SAT/ACT Info.
SAT School-Day Administration
SAT School-Day Administration
All Juniors are required to take an in-school administration of the SAT in the spring. This administration of the SAT is free to families.
All Juniors are required to take an in-school administration of the SAT in the spring. This administration of the SAT is free to families.
General Information
General Information
The SAT and ACT are entrance exams used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. In addition to a student's high school transcript, GPA, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation, these standardized tests help colleges to make "apples to apples" comparisons between students applying from different high schools. The importance of standardized test scores differs from one University/College to another. As there is no one comprehensive list of which schools require standardized test scores, or the relative weight they attach to them, it is recommended that students refer to each University/College website for further information.
The SAT and ACT are entrance exams used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. In addition to a student's high school transcript, GPA, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation, these standardized tests help colleges to make "apples to apples" comparisons between students applying from different high schools. The importance of standardized test scores differs from one University/College to another. As there is no one comprehensive list of which schools require standardized test scores, or the relative weight they attach to them, it is recommended that students refer to each University/College website for further information.
The SAT is now also used as the NH Statewide assessment. This means Juniors are required to take the SAT School Day administration each year. Juniors are required to take the Evidenced Based Reading/Writing (EBRW), Math and Essay sections of the SAT for the statewide assessment.
The SAT is now also used as the NH Statewide assessment. This means Juniors are required to take the SAT School Day administration each year. Juniors are required to take the Evidenced Based Reading/Writing (EBRW), Math and Essay sections of the SAT for the statewide assessment.
Scoring
Scoring
Each section of the SAT (EBRW & Math) is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale, making the "perfect" score 1600. If you choose to take the optional essay, you'll receive three scores for the SAT Essay—one for each dimension (reading, analysis, and writing)—ranging from 2–8 points.
Each section of the SAT (EBRW & Math) is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale, making the "perfect" score 1600. If you choose to take the optional essay, you'll receive three scores for the SAT Essay—one for each dimension (reading, analysis, and writing)—ranging from 2–8 points.
Each section of the ACT (English, Math, Reading and Science)has a score of 1 to 36/ Students also receive a composite ACT score, which is an average of these four tests. The composite score falls between 1 and 36.
Each section of the ACT (English, Math, Reading and Science)has a score of 1 to 36/ Students also receive a composite ACT score, which is an average of these four tests. The composite score falls between 1 and 36.
Scores earned on either the SAT or ACT must be sent directly from the College Board or ACT to the colleges to which you are applying. Students may log into their College Board or ACTStudent account to request delivery of scores. Please note that both tests provide four "free" score reports if requested at the time of registration.
Scores earned on either the SAT or ACT must be sent directly from the College Board or ACT to the colleges to which you are applying. Students may log into their College Board or ACTStudent account to request delivery of scores. Please note that both tests provide four "free" score reports if requested at the time of registration.
Compare the two test
Compare the two test
For a more comprehensive comparison of the two exams, you are encouraged to read the Princeton Review article here. The most significant difference is that the ACT has a specific science section, where as the SAT does not.
For a more comprehensive comparison of the two exams, you are encouraged to read the Princeton Review article here. The most significant difference is that the ACT has a specific science section, where as the SAT does not.
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College Board - Download eight official SAT practice tests for free. For practice on the digital SAT, explore full-length linear (nonadaptive) practice tests and full-length practice tests on Bluebook™.
College Board - Download eight official SAT practice tests for free. For practice on the digital SAT, explore full-length linear (nonadaptive) practice tests and full-length practice tests on Bluebook™.
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