Most
colleges and universities generally require one of two
college entrance exams. These two are the SAT
and the ACT. The SAT I measures
critical thinking and reasoning in vocabulary, written
expression and mathematics. The ACT measures
academic achievement in, reading and social science.
Students are encouraged to take both exams, as most
colleges and universities will accept the higher
scores of either. Consult with colleges or
universities, which you are considering to verify if
there is a preference for one. The University of
California and approximately 150 other selective
colleges and universities require an additional two
SAT II exams in different subject areas. Colleges
and universities use exam scores to assist in
admission decisions, along with the transcript of
courses and grades earned extra curricular activities,
recommendations and essays.
Community
colleges do not require the SAT, ACT, or SAT II
entrance exams. However, they do require a Math and
English writing test for the purpose of placement in
appropriate course levels.
SAT/SAT
II Test Schedule
For more
information about the SAT tests, including fees and
online registration, go to College Board website.
Note: Once
you click the following link, you will leave the CHS website.
Please note that CHS and OUSD are not responsible for
the content or design of the website to which you will
be directed.
Click here
to go to the
www.collegeboard.com
page.
ACT
Test Schedule
For information about the ACT tests, including fees
and online registration, go to ACT Student website.
Note: Once
you click the following link, you will leave the CHS website.
Please note that CHS and OUSD are not responsible for
the content or design of the website to which you will
be directed.
Click here
to go to the
http://www.actstudent.org/
page.
For
information about the ACT tests, including fees and
online registration, go to
http://www.actstudent.org/
