Standardized Testing
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SAT
To register for SAT 1 (reasoning test) or SAT 2 (subject test) go to:
Then set up an account and follow the instructions.
Don’t forget to enter the school code which is:
670734
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE ACT
Go to the website
Follow the instructions.
Insert our school code:
670734
Should I take the SAT or the ACT?
Is one harder? Is one better? More prestigious? More useful? If only it were that simple. In many cases, schools will accept either exam, so it’s up to you to figure out which test to take. We can help you explore both tests. Click to read more about the SAT vs. the ACT.
| Features | SAT | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Widely accepted | All U.S. colleges | All U.S. colleges |
| Measures | What students learn in high school What they need to succeed in college |
What students learn in high school |
| Tests the vocabulary you’ll use | Yes | Yes |
| Everyday math formulas provided | Yes | No |
| Essay is optional | Yes | Yes |
| Penalty for guessing | No | No |
| Structure and Timing | SAT | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Testing time | 3 hours + 50-minute essay (optional) |
2 hours 55 minutes + 40-minute essay (optional) |
| Structure | 3 tests + optional essay | 4 tests + optional writing test |
| Number of questions | 154 | 215 |
| Time per question | 1 minute, 10 seconds | 49 seconds |
| Score range | Composite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8) | Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12) |
| Test length and timing | Reading Test 65 minutes – 52 questions Writing and Language Test 35 minutes – 44 questions Math Test 80 minutes – 58 questions |
Reading Test 35 minutes – 40 questions English Test 45 minutes – 75 questions Math Test 60 minutes- 60 questions Science Test 35 minutes – 40 questions |
*Based on publicly released ACT information as of August 22, 2017.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/inside-the-test/compare-new-sat-act
