College/ University Testing
Admissions Updates/Changes
University of California (UC) Schools
SAT/ACT scores will not be considered for admissions purposes and will not be submitted with the application.
California State University (CSU) Schools
SAT/ACT scores are not required.
SAT/ACT scores may be used to demonstrate college readiness for admissions purposes (as one of multiple options)
Bottom Line - not required, but may be helpful in the admissions process!
*NCAA and NAIA requirements differ and may require potential college athletes to take the SAT or ACT exam.
Need an SAT or ACT Fee Waiver?
See Mr. Sanchez in the Counseling Center!
To qualify, you must be:
*in grades 11 or 12
*qualify based on household income survey
SAT Testing
The SAT is an entrance exam used by some colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice test created and administered by the College Board.
ACT Testing
The ACT is an entrance exam used by some colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc. ... Overall, the higher you score on the ACT and/or SAT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a FREE website where students may take an online assessment or link their PSAT scores to receive individualized test preparation and practice questions for the SAT, core classes, and AP exams.
How to Link Your PSAT Scores to Khan Academy:
Step 1 - Log in or create a Khan Academy account.
Step 2 - When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy and College Board accounts. You may need to click on “Start” for SAT Practice.
Step 3 - Sign in or create a College Board account.
Step 4 - When prompted, hit “Send” to authorize the account linking.
Step 5 - Start practicing on Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy!