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ACT & SAT
While neither the ACT nor the SAT are required for high school graduation, many students still elect to take one or both of these tests for the following reasons:
- University Admissions: While many universities are moving towards test-optional admissions, the majority still require either an ACT or SAT score.
- High School Graduation: ACT and SAT scores can meet the assessment requirements (FSA ELA & Algebra 1 EOC) by earning a concordant score.
- Scholarships: Several scholarships require ACT or SAT scores to be submitted, most notably the Bright Futures scholarship.
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23-24 ACT Dates
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Fees
- ACT without Writing Section: $68
- ACT WITH Writing Section: $93
- Late Registration: $36
- Change Fee: $42
See below for information on Fee Waivers
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What is on the ACT?
The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score.
- English
- 75 questions
- 45 minutes
- Measures your ability to make decisions to revise and edit short texts and essays in different genres.
- Math
- 60 questions
- 60 minutes
- Measures the mathematical skills you have typically acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12.
- Reading
- 40 questions
- 35 minutes
- Measures your ability to read closely, reason logically about texts using evidence, and integrate information from multiple resources.
- Science
- 40 questions
- 35 minutes
- Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences and physics.
- Writing (Optional)
- 1 prompt
- 40 minutes
- Measures writing skills taught in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
- English
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FREE ACT Study Resources
Access practice tests, study guides, and sample classes at the above link.
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23-24 SAT Dates
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Fees
- SAT: $60
- Late Registration: $30
- Change fee: $25
See below for information on Fee Waivers
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What is on the SAT?
- Reading
- 52 questions
- 65 minutes
- The Reading Test presents five reading passages followed by multiple-choice questions about each passage.
- Writing & Language
- 44 questions
- 35 minutes
- The Writing and Language test is a multiple-choice test in which you read passages and find and fix mistakes and weaknesses.
- Math
- 58 questions
- 80 minutes
- The Math Test is divided into two parts: a no-calculator portion and a calculator portion. In both portions, most of the test is multiple choice, but some of the questions at the end ask you to write the answer (these are called “grid-ins”). Everyday formulas are provided for you to use.
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Free SAT Study Resources
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Fee Waivers
ACT & SAT fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the U.S. or U.S. territories. U.S. citizens living outside the country might also be eligible for fee waivers.
You’re eligible if one or more of these descriptions apply to you:
- You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
- Your family's annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.
- You're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families, for example, TRIO programs like Upward Bound.
- Your family receives public assistance.
- You’re homeless or live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
- You’re a ward of the state or an orphan.
If you qualify for a fee waiver, please fill out the following form and your waiver code will be mailed to you.