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Testing There are 2 major college exams, the ACT and SAT. Some schools have a preference or specific requirement on which test they will accept. Nationally, most schools will accept scores from either the ACT of SAT I. Check with you colleges of choice to see which test they prefer or require. ACT (American College Test) is a college entrance examination now taken during junior year as a part of the Prairie State Exam. Students receive scores in English, reading, math, and science reasoning, as well as a composite score. The exam can be retaken if a student wishes to improve their score. Registration packets and dates are available for your convenience in the counseling department. SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a college entrance examination, generally taken during the junior and/or senior year. SAT I is a three-hour test, primarily multiple choice, that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities. Students planning to attend a college that prefers the SAT I must also determine if any SAT II subject tests are required. SAT II consists of subjects tests, which measure the student's ability to apply knowledge. Subject tests are one-hour, primarily a multiple-choice test in specific subjects Seniors, if you have not completed the college entrance exam, please register for the ACT in October. Visit you school counselor for a list of current test dates.
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