Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL
For good or bad, standardized tests are an important part of the college admissions process. Not only do high scores improve your chance of getting into a good college, they can also lead to tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Ten differences are outlined to help you choose the right exam.
More and more colleges and universities are making sat scores and act scores an optional part of the application. Share your thoughts - should colleges make the sat and act part of the college admissions process?
Does the PSAT matter? Does it matter if I get good or bad scores on the PSAT? Will colleges see my PSAT scores? Find the answers in this PSAT FAQ.
If you got low SAT or ACT scores, or if you simply didn't take the exam in time for application deadlines, realize that many colleges do not require entrance exams.
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Converting ACT to SAT Scores is not a precise science, but this article and table will give you a good sense of how an SAT score compares to an ACT score.
Visit About.com's Test Prep site for a wealth of information.
Information for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam. (Registration is done through your high school)
The official Educational Testing Service site for the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
