The ACT and the SAT are college admission tests.
Both are accepted for admission into most colleges and universities.
Both are accepted for admission into most colleges and universities.
The ACT includes:
Score of 1-36 205 Questions Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes Time With Writing Portion: 3 hours, 35 minutes
Multiple Choice Math Questions Tests Math above Algebra 2 such as Matrices, Trigonometry Logarithms Math counts of 1/4 of your test score Reading Questions refer to random areas of essay Most colleges prefer that students take the writing test as part of their ACT. Click here for the 2020-2021 ACT calendar. |
The SAT includes:
Score of 400-1600 154 Questions Time: 3 hours Time with Essay? 3 hours, 50 minutes
Multiple Choice and Fill in Math Questions Provides Math Formulas Math counts for 1/2 of your test score Evidenced Based Reading Questions - References line in essay and References Previous Questions. Reading Questions Flow Chronologically Click here for the 2020-2021 SAT calendar. Watch this video from College Board that addresses questions about when to take the test. Fee Waivers are available for students who are unable to pay (students should see their school counselor). |
Frequent Asked Questions
What do "Test Optional" and "Test Blind" mean?
Within the last few years most colleges have adopted new policies with regards to reporting test scores for admissions review.
ACT vs SAT, Which should you take?
Colleges will accept either test for admissions. There are slight differences between the tests but both give similar results. Most often students choose one test over the other due to scheduling availability. Sometimes students will take both tests to see if they score higher on one test over the other.
How do I register to take a test?
The Tigard Tualatin School Districts provides the ACT test to all juniors annually. The test typically happens in late February during a scheduled school day. If you want to re-take the ACT or take the SAT, you should go to the corresponding website to register for the tests.
How much do the tests costs?
The Tigard Tualatin School Districts provides the ACT test to all juniors annually. Fees are not charged to students to take the test. If you want to retake the ACT test or take the SAT test, you will need to register on your own and pay the test fees which range from $49.50 to $64.50.
How do I receive my test results?
Scores from the ACT test taken at Tualatin High will be sent to each student's house a few months after they take the test. It's best to store the results in a safe place for quick access while applying to colleges.
How do I send my test results for a college application?
From the ACT.org website, you will need to create an ACT account to see your test results. You will need the ACT ID# found on the test results which were mailed to your house. If you can't locate the results, contact Tualatin High Data Coordinator, Sonnet Marie at [email protected]. After creating the ACT account, you will be able to look at your scores and send them to a college for a fee of approximately $13 per test.
Do I have the send my test scores when applying to colleges?
Due to pandemic many colleges are not requiring test scores for the 2021 fall school year. Several schools are accepting college applications as "test optional" so you can submit your test scores for review but are not required to submit them. Some schools are not requiring test scores for college applications but are requiring them before admissions or using them for scholarship review.
What is the SAT Subject Test?
Some national and international colleges require or recommend students take SAT Subject Tests. Students can choose from 20 different tests in 5 different areas of study. These are taken in addition to the SAT and are taken on a separate day. Students take one to three Subject Tests to highlight their aptitude in specific areas, sending a message to colleges about their interest in certain majors or programs. Find out more and register on the College Board website.
What do "Test Optional" and "Test Blind" mean?
Within the last few years most colleges have adopted new policies with regards to reporting test scores for admissions review.
- A college who has a "test optional" policy will not make an admissions decision based on test scores. It is suggested that students submit test scores if the score reflects positively on the student's academic profile. It is not necessary to send test scores and it will not reduce their chances to gain admitance if the scores are not submitted.
- A college who states they are "test blind" will not accept test scores as part of their admissions process.
ACT vs SAT, Which should you take?
Colleges will accept either test for admissions. There are slight differences between the tests but both give similar results. Most often students choose one test over the other due to scheduling availability. Sometimes students will take both tests to see if they score higher on one test over the other.
How do I register to take a test?
The Tigard Tualatin School Districts provides the ACT test to all juniors annually. The test typically happens in late February during a scheduled school day. If you want to re-take the ACT or take the SAT, you should go to the corresponding website to register for the tests.
How much do the tests costs?
The Tigard Tualatin School Districts provides the ACT test to all juniors annually. Fees are not charged to students to take the test. If you want to retake the ACT test or take the SAT test, you will need to register on your own and pay the test fees which range from $49.50 to $64.50.
How do I receive my test results?
Scores from the ACT test taken at Tualatin High will be sent to each student's house a few months after they take the test. It's best to store the results in a safe place for quick access while applying to colleges.
How do I send my test results for a college application?
From the ACT.org website, you will need to create an ACT account to see your test results. You will need the ACT ID# found on the test results which were mailed to your house. If you can't locate the results, contact Tualatin High Data Coordinator, Sonnet Marie at [email protected]. After creating the ACT account, you will be able to look at your scores and send them to a college for a fee of approximately $13 per test.
Do I have the send my test scores when applying to colleges?
Due to pandemic many colleges are not requiring test scores for the 2021 fall school year. Several schools are accepting college applications as "test optional" so you can submit your test scores for review but are not required to submit them. Some schools are not requiring test scores for college applications but are requiring them before admissions or using them for scholarship review.
What is the SAT Subject Test?
Some national and international colleges require or recommend students take SAT Subject Tests. Students can choose from 20 different tests in 5 different areas of study. These are taken in addition to the SAT and are taken on a separate day. Students take one to three Subject Tests to highlight their aptitude in specific areas, sending a message to colleges about their interest in certain majors or programs. Find out more and register on the College Board website.
act & sat practice resources
ACT Prep Resource
https://blog.prepscholar.com/complete-official-act-practice-tests-free-links
Free Virtual Practice Tests
https://www.site.studypoint.com/virtual-practice-tests-a?utm_source=sc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hsgc15_4-21&utm_content=17711603
Sign up to take a free virtual practice test. Includes free analysis on how you did by section, question type, and content type. Register at the website for specific test dates and times.
Princeton Review
ACT/SAT test prep info: www.princetonreview.com
Free Pattern Matcher helps Students Prepare for ACT/SAT
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2017/02/pattern-matcher-helps-students-prepare.html#.wlcxpbirjsm
Pattern Matcher is a feature of PrepFactory's free ACT and SAT preparation service. Pattern Matcher is a game that students can play after they have completed the eight interactive strategy lessons in PrepFactory. The game is designed to help students recognize the types of questions that they will see on the ACT or SAT. After identifying the type of question students can try to match the strategy they should use to the questions they are seeing.
Kaplan - Free ACT Practice Events
In addition to offer prep classes for a cost, Kaplan offers a series of free classes. Visit their site at https://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/free-resources/free-events and check out the variety of free testing tools they offer. They also offer instant practice, which is a question each day. Their main website is www.kaptest.com and the Free Resources can be found on their site.
March2Success
This is a website created by the Army and it includes a game called Zero Threat Gravity which includes problems for students to work thru. It's free to use but students must register to the website. According to the Army, they will not pursue or contact students who register on the site. https://www.march2success.com/
College Board
College Board offers free SAT Practice Tests. and daily questions. Visit their website at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
Khan Academy
Free SAT practice tests at https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
PrepFactory
https://www.prepfactory.com/
Tigard Library
Students can access free SAT and ACT test prep materials and practices tests 24/7 on the public library’s website. All they need is a phone/tablet/computer, internet access, and a WCCLS library card. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone in Washington County you know who may find it useful.
1. Go to: www.brainfuse.com
2. Click on “Login”
3. Login [They will need a WCCLS library card and will be asked to create a HelpNow account so they can save their work and track their progress over time.]
4. Click on “SkillSurfer”
5. Click on “College Entrance Test Prep”
6. Click on the test they are studying for
7. Start studying and taking practice tests!
If a student doesn’t have a WCCLS library card, they can get one online (https://www.wccls.org/online-card) and start using it right away! No documentation is necessary, they just enter their Washington County address and contact information in an online form.
https://blog.prepscholar.com/complete-official-act-practice-tests-free-links
Free Virtual Practice Tests
https://www.site.studypoint.com/virtual-practice-tests-a?utm_source=sc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hsgc15_4-21&utm_content=17711603
Sign up to take a free virtual practice test. Includes free analysis on how you did by section, question type, and content type. Register at the website for specific test dates and times.
Princeton Review
ACT/SAT test prep info: www.princetonreview.com
Free Pattern Matcher helps Students Prepare for ACT/SAT
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2017/02/pattern-matcher-helps-students-prepare.html#.wlcxpbirjsm
Pattern Matcher is a feature of PrepFactory's free ACT and SAT preparation service. Pattern Matcher is a game that students can play after they have completed the eight interactive strategy lessons in PrepFactory. The game is designed to help students recognize the types of questions that they will see on the ACT or SAT. After identifying the type of question students can try to match the strategy they should use to the questions they are seeing.
Kaplan - Free ACT Practice Events
In addition to offer prep classes for a cost, Kaplan offers a series of free classes. Visit their site at https://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/free-resources/free-events and check out the variety of free testing tools they offer. They also offer instant practice, which is a question each day. Their main website is www.kaptest.com and the Free Resources can be found on their site.
March2Success
This is a website created by the Army and it includes a game called Zero Threat Gravity which includes problems for students to work thru. It's free to use but students must register to the website. According to the Army, they will not pursue or contact students who register on the site. https://www.march2success.com/
College Board
College Board offers free SAT Practice Tests. and daily questions. Visit their website at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
Khan Academy
Free SAT practice tests at https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
PrepFactory
https://www.prepfactory.com/
Tigard Library
Students can access free SAT and ACT test prep materials and practices tests 24/7 on the public library’s website. All they need is a phone/tablet/computer, internet access, and a WCCLS library card. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone in Washington County you know who may find it useful.
1. Go to: www.brainfuse.com
2. Click on “Login”
3. Login [They will need a WCCLS library card and will be asked to create a HelpNow account so they can save their work and track their progress over time.]
4. Click on “SkillSurfer”
5. Click on “College Entrance Test Prep”
6. Click on the test they are studying for
7. Start studying and taking practice tests!
If a student doesn’t have a WCCLS library card, they can get one online (https://www.wccls.org/online-card) and start using it right away! No documentation is necessary, they just enter their Washington County address and contact information in an online form.
taking the psat
THE PSAT
The PSAT is offered nationally each year in October. The PSAT is a preliminary or practice test that is recommended before taking the SAT and is commonly offered at school to all Sophomores.