College Testing

College exams can be a confusing and stressful, but this section is designed to answer common questions and provide guidance on this difficult topic. A good resource to begin with would be myFUTURE.com's exams page:

myFUTURE.com: Taking College Entrance Exams

Testing Information

Test Dates and Registration
Register for the SAT and ACT tests at the following:
- SAT - CollegeBoard.org
- ACT - ACT.org Registration
  
  CEEB Code for Fox Chapel Area High School is 393620
This list includes institutions that are "test optional," "test flexible" or otherwise de-emphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions -- without using ACT or SAT scores:
- FairTest: Support Test-Optional Admissions
Test Preparation
Students preparing for college tests should consider counsulting tutors in the area. Lists of tutors can be found below:
- School Counseling: Academic Help and Study Skills
The following websites may also be of assistance:
SAT vs. ACT
If you're a junior or a senior thinking about going to college then you're probably looking into taking the ACT or the SAT, but the question is which one is better for you? ACT? SAT? Or Both?

Here are some links to help you make an easier decision and to give you more information about what the two test for: