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Standardized Tests
Basic Information
Testing Information
1. Multiple-choice questions
2. Computer-based
3. low chance of exam cancellation
4. Created and administrated by the 한미교육위원단 (for students in Korea)
SAT Composition
English: 45 minutes
Mathematics: 60 minutes
Reading: 35 minutes
Science: 35 minutes
Writing (optional): 40 minutes
ACT Cost
(From non-US people)
With writing: $166.50 USD
Without writing: $150.00 USD
Test Score
Maximum score: 36 (excluding essay)
Average score: 21
ACT Registration
On the ACT website- register for the ACT after creating a non-US account
Test Date
Most high school students take it during the spring or fall of their junior year.
The test is offered every year in...
February, April, June, July, September, October, December.
ACT
ACT stands for American College Test.
It is a test used for college admissions in the United States.
SAT
SAT stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test.
It is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make an admission decision
Basic Information
Testing Information
1. Multiple-choice questions
2. Pencil-and-paper + OMR
3. Created and administrated by the College Board
SAT Composition
Reading: 65 minutes
Writing: 35 minutes
Math (non-calculator): 25 minutes
Math (calculator): 55 minutes
Essay (optional)
Test Date
Most high school students take it during the spring or fall of their junior year.
The test is offered every year in...
March, May, June, August, October, November, December.
Test Score
Each section: 200-800 point scale
Total SAT score: sum of your section scores
(The highest possible SAT score: 1600)
SAT Cost
With essay: $68
without essay: $52
SAT Registeration
When: 5 weeks before each test date
How: "College Board" website
(you should first sign up and make a college board account)