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.