College Entrance Exams
College Entrance Exams
SAT or ACT?
- Both are accepted by all colleges/universities.
- Scored differently. SAT- Three sections- Critical Reading, Math, and Writing- each scored at 200-800 points for a total of 2400 points.
ACT- Four Sections- English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and optional Writing test- each scored at 1-36.
- Average SAT Scores- Math- 513, Reading-497, Writing- 487
- Average ACT Scores- 21
- Colleges and UHS have conversion charts.
- ACT- has an Interest Inventory and College Readiness Indicators
Registration Deadlines
- SAT-
- Test Date Registration Deadlines
- January 24 December 29
- March 14 February 13
- May 2 April 6
- June 6 May 8
- ACT-
- Test Date Registration Deadlines
- February 7 January 9
- April 18 March 13
- June 13 May 8
- SAT – can register by mail or at sat.org/register
- ACT- can register by mail or at www.actstudent.org/start
Registration Information
**** ACT/SAT- You will be required to provide a photo in order to register for the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests.
- SAT- You want to take the Reasoning Test. Some Colleges/Universities may require a Subject Test, but that will be taken at a later date.
- ACT- it is suggested that you take the form with the Writing test
- Some more selective colleges will accept the ACT in lieu of the SAT Reasoning and some subject tests.
- Indicate up to 4 schools that you would like to have your scores sent to. Do this now!! It does not commit you to the school. NCAA code- 9999
- If you are considering attending Penn State, be certain to forward your scores to them. They will only accept the scores from the testing agency.
- Indicate the testing center where you would like to test. Most popular choices are UPJ, IUP, and Blairsville and Indiana High Schools.
- ACT form must be completed in pencil and SAT in ink.
- Pay Pal can be used as a payment option when registering online.
- Request a transcript to complete the information required.
- Give yourself time!!
- School Code- 392937
Cost
- ACT- No Writing- $38; Writing- $54.50
- SAT- $52.50
Fee Waivers
- Students receiving free or reduced lunches or in the Upward Bound Math/Science program can obtain a fee waiver from the guidance office.
- ACT- Two fee waivers in grades 11 and 12
- SAT- Two fee waivers in grades 11 and 12
- If you use the SAT or ACT Fee Waiver, many colleges and universities will accept a fee waiver for the college application also ( up to 4)
- Fee waivers can be used on LATE SAT registration as well.
Test Day
- Prepare in advance- SAT Prep class, online resources- www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html
www.sat.collegeboard.org/practice
- Review information in the SAT or ACT registration booklet or your admission ticket to ensure that you take the necessary materials with you.