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SAT/ACT

What are they?

They are two college entrance exams that measure a student's knowledge and skill set related to college readiness and success. They are mostly used for students planning to attend a 4-year college or university since schools look at these scores for admissions. All students can take this test, including those planning to attend a community college or trade school.

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Colleges and universities do not prefer one test over the other, you just need one test score for the schools that require it. Choose whichever test you are most comfortable with.

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UNC System Updates 

Due to COVID-19, the UNC System Universities (most North Carolina public colleges/universities) will NOT require SAT and ACT test scores for 2021 applicants. However, some scholarship and other academic programs will still require test scores.

SAT

The SAT involves two math sections (calculator active and calculator inactive) and two reading sections (identifying vocabulary and reading passages), with an optional writing section. The test takes about 4.5 to 5 hours complete and is scored between 600 and 1600. Most public universities in North Carolina require a minimum score of 1010. Most colleges do not require you to take the writing section.

Upcoming Test Dates

SAT Prep

Khan Academy allows you to link your PSAT scores (if you took it) and tailors prep just for you. It also has full length tests and questions for free. 

ACT

The ACT involves a math section, two reading sections (identifying vocabulary and reading passages), and a science section, with an optional writing section. Most colleges do not require you to take the writing section. This test also takes about 4.5 to 5 hours to complete and is scored between 1 and 36. Most public universities in North Carolina require a minimum score of 19

Upcoming Test Dates

ACT Prep

Free test, Question of the day, pop quizzes, and free weekend prep classes. 

Resources directly from ACT!

Affordability

If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, then you are eligible for SAT and ACT fee waivers. The SAT offers a fee waiver for 2 tests, 10 score sends per test, 6 subject tests, and 2 Question-Answer-Service reports. The ACT offers 4 fee waivers with 20 score sends. You must be in the 11th or 12th grade to receive a fee waiver for these tests. 

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Please contact me if you need a fee waiver.

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