What are the other test options for students in grades 7 and 8?
Students in grades 7 and 8 usually take either the SAT or the ACT. The SAT and ACT are standardized, nationally recognized tests administered throughout the US under controlled, timed conditions. The SAT and ACT both objectively measure the reading and mathematical abilities that a student has developed both in and out of school. The SAT is administered by the College Board, Princeton, NJ. The ACT is administered by ACT, Iowa City, IA. The score reporting code for both the SAT and ACT (to ensure that CTY will receive a copy of the scores) is “5334”. Both are tests generally taken by college-bound high school juniors and seniors. The SAT runs 3.5 hours and consists of three portions: math, critical reading, and a writing portion that CTY will not count. The ACT runs approximately 4 hours and consists of four portions: math, reading, English, and science. The ACT also offers an optional writing portion (with an additional fee) that CTY will not count. Both the SAT and ACT are given as pa
