What Entrance Tests Are Required for College Admission?
ACT – The ACT focuses on four subject areas: English, math, reading skills, and natural sciences. Scores range from 1-36. The composite scores is the average of the four subject areas. A writing test is offered as an option. Students are advised to choose this option. A combined English Writing score will represent 2/3ﾕs weight for the multiple-choice section and 1/3 for the writing. Registration forms for the ACT may be obtained from the Counseling Center or online at www.act.com. Students are encouraged to take the ACT in the spring of their junior year or the fall of their senior year. SAT – The College Entrance Examination Board (College Board) offers the SAT Reasoning Test as a measurement of the verbal, mathematical, and writing abilities a student has acquired throughout the years of his or her education. Combined scores for the SAT Reasoning Test range from 200-2400 or 200-800 for each 3 divisions. Online registration can be located at www.collegeboard.com. Schools do receive
