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.

What entrance exams do you need to take to get into college? Most colleges or universities, including Saint Louis University, accept the SAT or ACT. Many, SLU included, are now test optional. If you ...

While most universities no longer require taking the SAT or ACT, schools do in-fact use these test scores to determine other scholarships and housing costs for students. The first SAT of the ...

The SAT and rival ACT, the nation’s most important college entrance exams, are taking steps to offer their tests online and at students’ homes later this year in an unprecedented move that will ...

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.

The nation’s largest public university system has signaled plans to eliminate the use of standardized tests like the SAT and ACT for admission to its 23 campuses. California State University trustees ...

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.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities have removed their standardized testing requirements for admissions. That movement began because some applicants were unable to access ...

Right now, students in our area are gearing up for the ACT exam day tomorrow. “The SAT transitioned all at once,” Emily Brookhyser said. The college admissions testing season began ...

first-year students will not be required to provide an ACT or SAT test score for admission or scholarship consideration. Applications without test scores are evaluated using criteria including GPA, ...

Our test-optional admission policy allows you to choose whether your SAT or ACT test scores will be considered as part of your application — letting you decide how best to describe your academic ...