SAT/ACT

One of the main components for competitive entrance into a 4-year university is a student’s score on a standardized assessment.  In fact, it is a requirement for most U.S. Universities.

The two main assessments accepted by most universities are the SAT and the ACT, both designed to yield the maximum score during the spring of a student’s junior year.

SAT

The SAT is a 3 hour and 45 minute exam that consists of 10 subsections ranging over three sections: Mathematics, Critical Reading and Writing.  The design of the assessment is to measure literary, writing & analytical skills to determine academic success in college.  Scores range from 200 – 800 on each section for a total possible score range of 600 – 2400.  Combined with a student’s GPA and course selection, universities use SAT results to get a quantitative picture of a student.

To prepare students for the SAT, 8th graders take the Readistep assessment.

Please look at the College Board’s website for numerous benefits of taking the SAT: Why Take the SAT

For a look at the SAT average of the current senior class, feel free to look at our High School Profile 2012-13.

For 2012-13, the SAT is offered according to the following schedule:

Registration for the SAT can done through sat.org.

ACT

The ACT is a 3 hour and 5 minute exam that consists of 4 subsections: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning (with an optional writing section).  The design of the assessment is to measure general educational development and capacity to complete college-level material; to determine “college readiness.”  Scores range from 1 – 36 on each section for a total possible score range of 1 – 36.  Combined with a student’s GPA and course selection, universities use ACT results to get a quantitative picture of a student.

The 2012-13 ACT assessment is offered according to the following schedule:

Registration for the ACT can take place here.