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Take entrance exams

Learn about college admission tests, like the SAT and ACT.  

What are the SAT and ACT? 

These are standardized tests designed to measure your skills and help colleges evaluate how ready you are for college-level work.  

Some four-year colleges consider test scores when deciding whom to accept. They usually don’t have a preference of one test over the other. Each college has its own admission processes and policies, and they use scores differently.  

Colleges may also use your scores to award scholarships and to decide placement in college classes. 

How do you register for the exams?

Register about one month prior to when you want to take the test. To register online, you’ll need to complete the following: 

  • Create a free account using your email address 
  • Pay with a credit card 
  • Upload an acceptable photo 
  • Print your admission ticket 

Register for the SAT 

Register for the ACT 

Understanding your scores

After taking the SAT or ACT, it will take about 3 weeks to receive your results. They will come as a score report and will include a composite, or total score and section scores. Read more information about what is included on an SAT report and ACT report. 

What does test optional mean? 

Are one or more of the colleges you’re interested in calling themselves test optional? If a school is test optional, that means you get to decide if you want to send your SAT or ACT scores. If you send them, they’ll be reviewed as part of your application. If you don’t, you won’t be at any disadvantage compared to applicants who did send scores. 

It's important to look up each college's rules about admissions. Find out whether your scores would help your application. Some colleges may not need scores for admission, but they may still need them for scholarship applications. 

Sending your scores 

You have a few options to send your scores to colleges: 

  • Send your scores for free when you register for the exam. You should consider sending scores for free when you register if you prepared well for the test, don’t plan to retake it, or face a quickly approaching application deadline. 
  • Pay to send scores after you receive them. You can also wait until you receive your scores to send them to colleges if you feel uncertain about your performance or need more time to build your college list. 

Tip: Need help remembering deadlines? Consider opting in to ADVi! This free resource is a great way to stay on top of important steps and get support on the road to college. You can opt in to messages in the Notification Preferences section of your My Texas Future profile! 

Other exams that prepare you for college classes 

The PSAT 8/9 

Maybe you've heard of the preliminary SAT (also known as the PSAT), but what about the PSAT 8/9? The PSAT 8/9 is the first exam in the College Board's "SAT Suite of Assessments." And as the name implies, it's available to eighth and ninth graders. After the PSAT 8/9, you have the option to take the PSAT 10, the PSAT/NMSQT, and ultimately, the SAT. 

Like the PSAT/NMSQT, the PSAT 8/9 is an important step you should take to prepare for your future. Although taking the test doesn't qualify your for major scholarships like the PSAT/NMSQT, it comes with other benefits. 

  • The PSAT 8/9 offers you a glimpse into the type of questions that you’ll see on other College Board tests (the PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT exams) 
  • You can use your PSAT 8/9 scores to unlock personalized SAT study plans through Khan Academy 

PSAT/NMSQT 

The PSAT/NMSQT – which is usually shortened to PSAT – is an exam you can take in your sophomore and/or junior year of high school. The PSAT has two major benefits: 

  • The PSAT prepares you for the SAT. If you take the PSAT in 11th grade, you’ll also take the SAT that same year. 
  • If you’re in 11th grade, it gives you a chance to qualify for the National Merit® Scholarship Qualifying Test (this is where that "NMSQT" comes from). This could mean earning scholarship money for college. 

TSIA2 

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) helps assess your readiness for college-level classes in reading, writing, and math. If you plan to take dual credit courses in high school, you may be asked to take the TSIA2 to enroll in those courses.  

If you plan to enroll in a four-year, two-year, or associate program, or certificate program that will last longer than one year, schools may require you to take developmental courses. These courses, which prepare you for college-level work, won’t count towards your degree plan. This can impact how long it takes you to graduate. Your TSIA2 scores can help you avoid taking these developmental courses and graduate faster. 

The TSIA2 is not necessary for many students, since there are many ways a student can be exempt. If you qualify for a TSIA2 exemption, you can enroll in any entry-level college course without restrictions or prerequisites. 

Test prep resources 

The best way to prepare for the SAT or ACT is to take a full-length practice test. This will give you an idea of each exam’s look and feel ahead of test day. Both the SAT and ACT offer free full-length practice tests and other study resources you can access online.  

  • Khan Academy: Here you’ll find full-length practice tests and individualized study materials for each test section. You can also sign up to receive daily emails with practice questions. 
  • ACT Learning Resources: Access an official ACT study guide, study tips, a full-length official ACT online exam, and video lessons.