What are the Dates of the SAT & ACT?
What are the SAT & ACT?
In general, the SAT and the ACT are tests that attempt to measure college readiness and future academic success.
In general, private colleges require the SAT or ACT for admittance. In this case it is best to check with the specific college to find out admission requirements. To research independent colleges go to the California Private Colleges and Universities (AICCU) website.
- Click here for the University of California's policy for SAT and ACT
- Click here for the California State University policy for SAT and ACT
In general, private colleges require the SAT or ACT for admittance. In this case it is best to check with the specific college to find out admission requirements. To research independent colleges go to the California Private Colleges and Universities (AICCU) website.
What is the difference between the SAT and the ACT?
According to applerouth.com:
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Ways to Prepare for the SAT/ACT
Take a Free Practice Test
Try searching for "Free Practice SAT" or "Free Practice ACT"
For example: College Board offers free practice tests: Click Here
Try searching for "Free Practice SAT" or "Free Practice ACT"
For example: College Board offers free practice tests: Click Here
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Buy/Rent/Borrow SAT or ACT Preparation Books
Your local school or public library should have SAT and ACT preparation books available to check out. Often these books contain strategies and practice tests. |
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Take a Free Online Class
The Kahn Academy is a non-profit educational organization that is working in conjunction with the Collegeboard to offer a free Online SAT preparation class To start the class, click here |
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Take a Preparation Class
There are "For Profit" organizations that specialize in helping students study and prepare for the ACT and SAT
Some of those organizations include: The Princeton Review and MeriEducation
There are "For Profit" organizations that specialize in helping students study and prepare for the ACT and SAT
Some of those organizations include: The Princeton Review and MeriEducation
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The Princeton Review offers a discount to Santiago Students:
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