SAT and ACT are standardized multiple choice college admissions tests. They are meant to show schools how prepared you are for college by measuring key skills like reading comprehension, computational ability, and clarity of expression. Because so many students take the test, it also provides schools with data about how you compare to your peers nationwide. They are also used for bright futures qualification, and concordant scores to meet the FSA graduation requirement.
You will almost certainly need to take the SAT or ACT if you're applying to any colleges or universities since most require you to submit test scores with your application. Depending on where you want to apply, your ACT or SAT score can account for as much as 50% of the admission decision, so a strong standardized test score is vital.
All juniors should take an ACT or SAT or both during the second semester. Sophomores who are considering Duel Enrollment should take an ACT or SAT or both during the second semester.
You will almost certainly need to take the SAT or ACT if you're applying to any colleges or universities since most require you to submit test scores with your application. Depending on where you want to apply, your ACT or SAT score can account for as much as 50% of the admission decision, so a strong standardized test score is vital.
All juniors should take an ACT or SAT or both during the second semester. Sophomores who are considering Duel Enrollment should take an ACT or SAT or both during the second semester.
SAT
SAT homepage with information and links for Registration, Practice, Scores and Student Resources
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ACT
ACT homepage with information and links for Registration, Practice, Scores and Student Resources
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