The ACT and SAT are widely accepted by U.S. colleges, which often prompts students to ask: Which test should I take? The answer lies in understanding the differences between the two tests.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Both the SAT and ACT test students on core academic skills and are accepted at U.S. higher education institutions of all types.

Not all test-takers are able to complete the ACT or SAT in the "standard" manner due to documented disabilities. In such instances, test-takers may request one or more testing accommodations.

Santa Clara University is extending its “test-optional” policy for first-year and transfer students until 2025. Scores on the SAT or ACT are not required for students applying to Santa Clara ...

If you choose not to submit test scores, you will in no way be disadvantaged in the admission process. Does the test optional policy apply to both US Citizens and International citizens? The ...

The virtual practice ACT given by the Center for Talent Development for ATYP eligibility will not include the science portion of the test. The testing time will be two hours and twenty minutes, but ...

This follows past changes. The ACT began offering a digital version of the test in February. Unlike the SAT, the digital test in not adaptive and is a digital version of the paper test.

They are, in fact, average. Since we’re discussing average grades, you might wonder what average test scores are. The median ...

After doing away with the SAT and ACT in freshman admissions, the University of California should not develop its own standardized test or use any other standardized exam as an admissions requirement, ...

At Boston College, internal research has shown that test scores, when used alongside other factors such as grades, curriculum rigor, writing, co-curricular involvement, and recommendations, add ...

Therefore, we encourage students to submit their SAT or ACT scores if available. Are there academic programs that require test scores for admission? The University of New Haven is not requiring SAT or ...

This policy allows applicants to decide for themselves whether or not their SAT or ACT results accurately reflect their academic ability and potential. For candidates electing to submit them, test ...