SAT/ACT Information and Links

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SAT (Scholastic Academic Test)

The SAT is a standardized test meant to show schools how prepared you are for college by measuring key skills like reading comprehension, computational ability, and clarity of expression. Because so many students take the test, it also provides schools with data about how you compare to your peers nationwide.

You'll almost certainly need to take the SAT or ACT if you're applying to colleges or universities in the United States, since most require you to submit test scores with your application. Depending on where you want to apply, your ACT or SAT score can account for as much as 50% of the admission decision, so a strong standardized test score is vital.

Every high school student must create a College Board Account in order to register for the SAT test.

Please click on the link below to go to register for the SAT test:

SAT Registration

ACT (American College Testing)

The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc.

The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.

Please click on the link below to register for the ACT test:

ACT Registration

$$ DO YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE TESTS? $$

Almost every Hawthorne High School student qualifies for TWO FEE WAIVERS for BOTH SAT AND ACT TESTS. If you would like to request a FEE WAIVER, please email Ms. Coton from the College & Career Center.

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