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Click here for the ACT / SAT conversion chart
Use these to find more information or
to register for a test.
www.act.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.fafsa.gov
www.osfa.state.la.us
American College Test - (ACT)
The American College Test is a multiple-choice battery of
tests measuring skills in English, mathematics, reading, and
science reasoning. The ACT packet, available in the Student
office, includes the registration form, interest inventory,
and student profile. The combined results of the test and
interest inventory can be used to plan your career or choose
a major. The test results are used for admissions, for placement
in English and math courses, and for awarding scholarships.
Each section of the ACT is rated on a scale of 1 to 36. The
subscores are averaged to create a composite. The ACT is an
admissions requirement for all state universities in Louisiana.
Louisiana schools now accept SAT as well.
Scholastic Aptitude Test - (SAT I)
The Scholastic Aptitude Test is a multiple-choice battery
of tests measuring ability in English and mathematics. Verbal
and math scores are given on a range from 200 to 800. A "total"
score is calculated by adding the English and math scores.
SAT II
These are tests administered by College Board that measure
achievement in a specific subject area such as English, foreign
language, science, or math. Some highly selective universities
may require these tests. There is no need to take these unless
the university you plan to attend requires it for admission
or placement. Some schools will accept the ACT in place of
the SAT II.
Advanced Placement
Many high schools, including Evangel Christian Academy, offer
Advanced Placement courses. These courses are academically
challenging and are designed to prepare a student to take
an Advanced Placement exam at the end of the school year.
Advanced Placement exams are scored on a scale of 5 (high)
to 1 (low). Scoring between a 3 and 5 is certainly to a student's
advantage. If a student scores high on an Advanced Placement
exam, universities may allow the student to place out of or
receive credit for a college level course. The benefit, of
course, is a significant reduction in tuition and the number
of preliminary classes a student has to take.
SAT compared
to ACT - Brisk Facts |
SAT |
ACT |
- no science section
- no trigonometry questions
- vocabulary emphasized
- non multiple-choice questions included
- guessing penalty
- no English grammar
- math accounts for 50% of your score
- questions go from easy to hard in most sections
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- science reasoning section
- math includes trigonometry
- vocabulary less important
- entirely multiple-choice
- no guessing penalty
- English grammar tested
- math accounts for 25% of your score
- easy and hard questions mixed within sections
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**Seniors are encouraged to take both the ACT and SAT at
least once during the year. Registration packets can be obtained
in the Student Office or students can register online. |
