More than 80% of four-year colleges are test-optional or test-blind. The revised ACT will debut in 2025 and be shortened to about two hours. Students may take the test on paper or online.
The ACT and SAT are widely accepted by U.S. colleges, which often prompts students to ask: Which test should I take? The answer lies in understanding the differences between the two tests.
I write on the human/political issues surrounding college admissions. Janet Godwin, CEO of ACT, recently announced changes to the ACT test. Beginning April 2025, there will be more time per question.
What entrance exams do you need to take to get into college? Most colleges or universities, including Saint Louis University, accept the SAT or ACT. Many, SLU included, are now test optional. If you ...
The new adversity index confirms the limitations of college admissions tests, undermining the idea that they could replace accountability tests. A third problem: research makes clear that the SAT and ...
Each entering freshman is required to submit scores from the American College Test (ACT) or alternate test. An applicant may take the On Campus ACT (ACT Residual) for the following reasons: The ...