The ACT Assessment® is a national test designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. ACT results are accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and universities. You may take the ACT Assessment as often as you wish. Most students planning to attend college would take it at the end of their sophomore year through the 1st semester of their senior year, depending on their score and the admission/scholarship requirements of their prospective college. The state of Arkansas pays for high school juniors to take it once. Students on free/reduced lunch can receive 2 fee waivers for the ACT.
The SAT I test (commonly referred to as the 'SAT') measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills students have developed over time and skills they need to be successful academically. Many colleges and universities use the SAT as one indicator among others--class rank, GPA, extracurricular activities, essay, and teacher recommendations--of a student's readiness to do college-level work. Each of the sections--verbal and math--are scored on a scale of 200 - 800. The scores on these sections are added together to form a composite score. Composite scores can range from 400 - 1600.
The SAT I test is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. The test is administered several times a year. To learn more about the SAT I, to register for the test, or to view sample questions, visit www.collegeboard.com.
SAT II: Writing test
Many colleges require or recommend one or more of the SAT II subject tests for admission or placement. These test scores are used in combination with other background information. They provide a dependable measure of your academic achievement, and they are a good predictor of your future performance. To learn more about the SAT II subject tests, to register for the tests, or to view sample questions, visit www.collegeboard.com.
