SAT
Many students and parents begin the college prep process by comparing the ACT and SAT tests. The SAT and ACT generally cover the same topics. Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships. The SAT test is used more as a predictor of what a student is capable of learning. It deals with material that the student may NOT have learned in high school. Different students tend to do better on one test over the other. Below are websites to help you schedule your test and track your SAT scores.
ACT
Many students and parents begin the college prep process by comparing the ACT and SAT tests. The SAT and ACT generally cover the same topics. Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships. The ACT test measures what a student already knows. It covers material that the student should have learned during high school. Different students tend to do better on one test over the other. Below are websites to help you schedule your test and track your ACT scores.
Accommodations for Testing
Would having extra time or using a computer help your teen on the SAT or ACT test? Both of these college entrance exams offer accommodations for eligible students with learning and thinking differences. But the process for applying to each is different. Click on the links below for more information on accommodations during testing.
Fee Waiver Information
Need help paying for the SAT or ACT? Click on the links below for more information on fee waivers.
Khan Academy SAT Prep
Since its launch in 2015, Khan Academy's free Official SAT Practice has been used by more than 3.7 million students. Students who studied for 20 hours through the personalized lessons on Khan Academy showed an average 115-point increase between their earlier and preliminary PSAT/NMSQT exam and the actual SAT that colleges use to help decide admission offers. Click on the link below for SAT prep from Khan Academy.