SAT & ACT Exams
SAT Exams
What is the SAT?
It is important to note that as of right now, most colleges are test-optional and you should do research on the colleges you are interested in to determine if you need to take/retake the SAT.
The SAT is an exam designed to give colleges a way to measure a student's academic acumen and college-readiness in the areas of Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. The College Board administers the SAT exams. Many colleges around the country, and around the world accept the SAT exam as the standard.
The SAT Exam
How do I register for the SAT?
Create and sign up for a FREE MySAT Account with College Board.
Sign into your newly created account and navigate to the SAT tab.
Click on "Register Now".
Choose a test date and a local testing center location.
Pay the registration fee with a credit card or *fee waiver.
*Students are eligible for an SAT fee waiver if...
They receive Free or Reduced Lunch
Have submitted a lunch application at the beginning of the school year promptly.
Stop by the college office to get a fee waiver, if you qualify!
**Haven't submitted a lunch application yet? Submit it online by click here.
COUNSELOR TIP: Register for an exam well before the registration deadline! That way, you will have many more available testing centers in closer proximity to your house. Testing centers fill up quickly!
How can I start preparing for the SAT?
SAT Prep booklet: Download the SAT Student Guide file! It comes complete with general exam information, sample questions & explanations, and a practice exam.
Khan Academy: comes packed with interactive videos and lessons about practically any subject the mind can imagine, including FREE SAT prep in partnership with College Board.
College Board: Or, get your SAT test materials straight from the people who make the SAT exam by checking out the College Board website.
What happens after I take the SAT?
A few weeks after taking the exam, you will be notified of your scores through your MySAT account in a Student Score Report. These Student Score Reports can be sent to colleges of your choice electronically through your MySAT account. Learn More on how to send your SAT scores to Colleges.
ACT Exams
What is the ACT?
The ACT Exam is a standardized test administered by the American College Testing Company and is, much like the SAT, designed to measure your college-readiness and academic prowess in Mathematics, Reading and Writing. Uniquely, unlike the SAT, the ACT additionally has a section on Science, as well. The ACT is accepted at most colleges around the country and around the world.
The ACT Exam
How do I register for the ACT?
Create an ACT Student Web Account at the ACT student website.
Login to your newly created account and navigate to the Registration tab.
Choose a test date and a local testing center location.
Pay the registration fee with a credit card or *fee waiver.
*Students are eligible for an
ACT fee waiver if...
They receive Free or Reduced Lunch
Have submitted a **lunch application at the beginning of the school year promptly
Stop by the college office to get a fee waiver, if you qualify!
**Haven't submitted a lunch application yet? Submit it online by click here.
How can I start preparing for the ACT?
ACT Prep Booklet: Download the Preparing for the ACT file! It comes packed with test taking strategies, complete practice exams, and an insight on how the ACT is graded.
Princeton Review: The Princeton Review hosts many FREE ACT seminars about test taking strategies, practice exams, and courses dedicated to preparing students for the ACT. These events are taught by well-versed professionals in and around the New York City area.
ACT Student: Or check out the ACT website for additional online test prep materials like the ACT Question of the Day!
What happens after I take the ACT?
A few weeks after taking the exam, you will notified of your scores through your ACT student web account in a Student Score Report.
These student score reports can be sent to the colleges of your choice electronically through your ACT student web account. Learn More on how to send your ACT scores to Colleges.