College Admissions Tests

 

Some 4-year colleges and universities require or consider SAT or ACT exams in college admissions. Both tests are accepted and equally viewed by colleges and universities. Test scores are only one factor in the admissions decision and should not be viewed as the most important factor. Students are encouraged to take practice tests to help make a decision about which test to take or whether to take the test at all.

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(Source: Big Future: Testing)

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What are College Admissions Tests?

You may know college admission tests by name — the SAT and the ACT. These tests, also called college entrance exams, are designed to measure students’ skills and help colleges evaluate how ready students are for college-level work.

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How can I compare SAT vs. ACT scores?

Use the ACT/SAT Concordance table to compare scores. 

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