SAT & ACT TESTING

THE SAT will change from PAPER FORMAT to DIGITAL FORMAT effective SPRING 2024

There are colleges that still require the submission of standardized test results as part of the application process. However, there are an increasing number of colleges that are test-optional. Students should read the requirements for each college carefully. Many colleges will superscore test results – taking the highest section scores across all the test dates taken forming the highest possible composite score.

It is the student’s responsibility to register for a test date (in time to meet deadlines) and to arrange for score reports to be sent to colleges. 

The Guidance Department generally recommends that students take tests any dates from January onward in the spring of the junior year.  Delaying test dates may impact your ability to meet application deadlines.

SJV offers school day ACT & SAT testing - more information below.

EFFECTIVE 1/19/2021 - COLLEGE BOARD HAS DISCONTINUED THE OPTIONAL SAT ESSAY AND SAT SUBJECT TESTS

TESTS OFFERED ON THE WEEKEND THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY

*Sign up a month in advance to meet registration deadlines

Summer dates (July, August) typically fill up fast as space is limited as few schools offer testing

DESCRIPTIONS OF STANDARDIZED EXAMS

SAT I

The SAT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. The SAT is offered seven times throughout the year. EFFECTIVE 1/19/2021 - THE OPTIONAL SAT ESSAY HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

Registration information can be found on www.collegeboard.org

SAT II/SUBJECT TESTS - EFFECTIVE 1/19/2021 - THESE HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED BY COLLEGE BOARD

ACT

The ACT tests students in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science, and has an optional writing section.  This exam is offered seven times throughout the year. Some universities that require SAT II will waive that requirement if the student takes the ACT with writing. More information and registration can be found at www.actstudent.org.

Beginning September 2020 – Students who have taken a complete ACT exam will have the option to retake any section or sections of the ACT without taking the full-exam. Students can also take the exam on the computer which will drastically reduce score waiting time.

TOEFL

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required only for non-native English speakers. Many universities require this in addition to either the SAT or the ACT, and many will use this score in place of the verbal portion of the other standardized tests. The computer-based exam is given on multiple Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year, and is also offered in locations around the world. Register online at http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/