College Entrance Exams
Many 4 year colleges require the SAT and/or the ACT
SAT
The SAT assesses student reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed in school coursework. There are three sections: Verbal, Math and Writing. The PSAT is a practice test that prepares a student for the actual SAT test.
Go to CollegeBoard.com for:
- PSAT Information
- Free SAT Preparation
- Read more about the SAT including testing dates
- Register for SAT
ACT
The ACT assessment is an academic achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. (The SAT is a reasoning test of math and verbal abilities.) The ACT has 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing
Go to ACT home page for:
- Free ACT Preparation
- ACT testing dates
- Register for ACT
In New Hampshire, many of the Community Colleges require the:
Accuplacer Test
The purpose of this test is provide useful information about your academic skills in math, English, and reading. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to determine your course selection.
For testing dates, contact your local community college
Go to CollegeBoard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/ for:
- Accuplacer Informtion
- Accuplacer test preparation
