College Entrance Exams

ACT -  The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science.   The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. ACT results are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S.

The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).  The ACT is administered on six test dates within the 50 United States and District of Columbia-in September, October, December, February, April, and June. 

SAT  - The SAT, which is administered through College Board, is the nation's most widely used college admissions test.  It is taken by more than two million students every year and is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities.

The SAT measures knowledge of subjects learned in the classroom, including reading, writing, and math, and how well you can apply that knowledge outside of the classroom. The SAT helps colleges get to know you better by giving them insight into how you think, solve problems, and communicate. Click here to view the SAT Question of the Day.

PSAT  - The PSAT is the practice exam for the SAT and costs $13.00. It is an assessment given once a year from the freshman through junior levels to determine readiness for the SAT. The PSAT helps students learn what kinds of questions are on the SAT and what the testing environment is like.

ACCUPLACER - The purpose of ACCUPLACER tests is to provide you with useful information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection.

You can not "pass" or "fail" the placement tests, but it is very important that you do your very best on these tests so that you will have an accurate measure of your academic skills. For more information visit the ACCUPLACER section of the College Board website.