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The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions. It has four multiple-choice sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. An optional Writing test is also available. The ACT is scored from 1 to 36, and the composite score is the average of the scores from all sections except Writing.

Components of the ACT:

• English – 50 questions in 35 minutes, testing grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills

• Math – 45 questions in 50 minutes, covering Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (calculator allowed)

• Reading – 36 questions in 40 minutes, drawn from multiple reading passages

• Science – 40 questions in 40 minutes, requiring analysis and interpretation of scientific data

• Writing (Optional) – One essay in 40 minutes, scored separately and not part of the composite score

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

The SAT is a fully digital, adaptive test with two main sections: Reading & Writing and Math. Each section is scored from 200 to 800, for a total score range of 400 to 1600.

Components of the SAT:

• Reading & Writing – 64 minutes total (two 32-minute modules, 27 questions each)

• Math – 70 minutes total (two 35-minute modules, 22 questions each; calculator allowed for all questions)

• Essay – No longer part of the standard SAT, but may be offered for certain programs or schools

AP Exams

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with many colleges granting credit or advanced placement for scores of 3 or higher. These subject-specific exams measure a student’s mastery of college-level material.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

The CLEP Spanish Language exam is approximately 45 minutes long with about 120 questions, designed to measure proficiency equivalent to two to four semesters of college-level Spanish. Passing scores can earn college credit depending on the institution’s policies.

Upward Bound Fee Waivers

Students in Upward Bound are eligible for fee waivers