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Standardised tests are designed to measure whether you are academically ready for college or university, and are a compulsory part of applications for nearly every higher education institution in the USA.
Currently there are two standardised tests for you to choose between - the SAT and the ACT. If you are undecided about which one to take, it is always best for you to consult your college counsellor or ask the institutions you plan to apply to in order to find out whether their admissions departments have a preference.
SAT
The SAT is a test, administered by the College Board, which is designed to assess your knowledge on a range of subjects that you will need in order to succeed at college. The SAT can be taken more than once - typically students take the SAT for the first time during their junior year, and then a second time during their senior year.
The test measures ability in ten sections, including Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. Nine of the sections are scored on a scale of 200 to 800, and the tenth section, which is un-scored, is used to determine fairness and equality on the test.
To view SAT practice questions in all three sections, click here.
In addition, you can choose to take the SAT Subject Tests. The Subject Tests are a great way of demonstrating your knowledge and proficiency in a particular subject area. Some colleges require certain Subject Tests in order for students to gain admission to their courses.
In total there are twenty Subject Tests to choose from: Literature, US History, World History, Mathematics Level 1, Mathematics Level 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus twelve different language options.
To view SAT Subject Test practice questions, click here.
Students must register to take both the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests. Registration can be completed online or using mail registration. Students must register by mail if they are younger than thirteen years old, registering for a Sunday test (due to religious reasons), or testing in the following countries:
To learn more about registration, click here.
Currently, the fee for the SAT is $49. The cost for a basic Subject Test is $22, plus an additional $22 for a language with listening test. To learn more about fees, and additional costs, visit - sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-fees
To learn more about upcoming test dates for international students, visit - sat.collegeboard.com
On the day of the test you must bring the following to the test centre:
ACT
The ACT is a standardised test, which measures ability in four key areas including: English, maths, reading and science. The test is multiple choice, although there is also an optional writing test in the form of a short essay, which takes 30 minutes. Currently, 215 questions are asked: 75 English based questions, 60 maths based questions, 40 reading questions and 40 science questions.
To view test prep for the ACT, click here.
The ACT can be taken up to twelve times - typically students take the ACT for the first time during their junior year, and then a second time during their senior year.
All students taking the ACT outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, any US territories or Canada must register on the web. USA- and Canada-based students are able to register using mail registration. To learn more about registration, click here.
Currently the fee for the ACT is $34, or $49.50 including the additional writing test. To learn more about the fees for the ACT, visit - www.actstudent.org
On the day of the test you must bring the following to the test centre:
Last updated: 15 December 2011
