Most four-year colleges and universities require an entrance or placement examination. Most colleges and universities in the U.S. will accept either the ACT (American College Test) or the SAT Reasoning Test (once known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test). You may take either or both tests several times to improve your score. Please consult with the college or university of your choice for specific requirements.
Some colleges/universities require the SAT Subject Tests. Check with the College Board or your selected college/university to see if they require the SAT Subject Tests for admission. When colleges/universities require the SAT Subject Tests they are measuring your ability in the areas of writing, mathematics and one area of your choice. Make a list of possible colleges/universities that you are considering and request your score to be sent to those schools.
Deadlines are set for each test date. Late fees are assessed if it is past the deadline. There are additional charges to change your test date or location after you have registered.
Registration options:
1. Online: Payment online is by Visa or MasterCard ONLY.
a. ACT: www.act.org
b. SAT: www.collegeboard.com
2. By mail: Pick up an application form in your school’s counseling center. Complete the application and mail the application before the deadline, enclose check or credit card information in the correct amount and remember that a signature is required.
3. By phone: After your first test, you may call and set up retest dates and pay by phone. A credit card is needed (Visa or MasterCard), and an additional fee is charged for this service.
Important Reminders
• In order to register, you must have your high school code (see list below).
• Athletes - remember to send scores to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
• You must take a picture ID to the test center to be admitted.
• There are late registration deadlines for an additional fee.
• You cannot take the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests on the same day.
• Check for other schools in your area that offer the test.
Elk Grove High School - School Code #050825
Florin High School - School Code #052722
Franklin High School - School Code #050824
Laguna Creek High School - School Code #050829
Monterey Trail High School - School Code #050902
Pleasant Grove High School - School Code #053953
Sheldon High School - School Code #052792
Valley High School - School Code #052736
Thank you for providing this information. I just wanted to make a small comment about the way you refer to both ACT and SAT - you should say ACT (once known as American College Testing). For quite some time, we have been identified simply as “ACT”. Thanks again.