ACT/ SAT & PSAT
ACT vs. SAT
The ACT and SAT are two competing examinations for college entrance. Most schools will accept either an ACT or an SAT score BUT check with the school you are considering to see what they prefer. We suggest that you take both the ACT and SAT and see which one you score higher on, then concentrate on that test.
SAT vs. ACT Comparison
Which one is better for me?
SAT vs. ACT Comparison
Which one is better for me?
ACTStudents can visit www.act.org to get information about and to register for the ACT.
You must create an account first. Fee waivers are available for students that meet qualifications. Test Fee (No Writing) - $50.50 Test Fee (With Writing) - $67.00 Late Fee - add $30.00 |
SATStudents can visit www.collegeboard.com to get information about and to register for the SAT.
Juniors are advised to wait to take SATs until March. You must create an account first. Be sure to write down your username and password somewhere safe! Fee waivers are available for students that meet the qualifications. Test Fee - $47.50 Test Fee with Essay - $64.50 Late Fee - add $29 |
PSAT
PSAT is a College Board examination administered in October of every school year. It is an officially released version of a previously administered SAT exam. The exam is scored from 20-80 for each of the three parts, Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. It is administered to sophomores during the school day. The PSAT itself has NO bearing on college admissions. So, why take it?
A) The PSAT provides you with good information about what you can do to prepare for the SAT examinations you might take later on.
B) The PSAT is used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to qualify students for various scholarships based on their Junior year PSAT scores.
C) Colleges and universities use the information from the PSAT as a means to begin communicating with students regarding higher education and financial aid opportunities.
How to Interpret PSAT scores
A) The PSAT provides you with good information about what you can do to prepare for the SAT examinations you might take later on.
B) The PSAT is used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to qualify students for various scholarships based on their Junior year PSAT scores.
C) Colleges and universities use the information from the PSAT as a means to begin communicating with students regarding higher education and financial aid opportunities.
How to Interpret PSAT scores