SAT
SAT Reasoning Test
SAThe SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.T Reasoning Test
The Critical Reading Section
Mathematics
Writing
SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. Students take the Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, history, mathematics, science, and language. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction. The tests' content evolves to reflect current trends in high school curricula, but the types of questions change little from year to year.
Which Subject Tests should you take?
Before deciding which tests to take, make a list of the colleges you're considering. Then review school catalogs, College Search Engines, or College Handbooks to find out whether the schools require scores for admission and, if so, how many tests and in which subjects.
ACT
The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
What was the national average ACT composite score for 2007? 21.2
Is that an increase or decrease from 2006? It is an increase from 21.1 in 2006.
What is the source of the 2007 ACT national average? The scores of all ACT-tested 2007 high school graduates (more than 1.3 million students)
What is the highest possible ACT score? 36
What subject areas do the ACT questions cover? English, math, reading, science, and writing (optional)
How many questions are asked? English: 75 Math: 60 Reading: 40 Science: 40 Total: 215