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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING INFORMATION
COVID UPDATE: For our class of 2021, the CSU and UC colleges will not use the SAT or ACT for admission purposes. Most other universities are either "test-blind" or "test optional." If a university is "test-optional," an excellent score may enhance a student's application. Test scores may also be used for placement purposes, to demonstrate proficiency for a specific program such as STEM majors, or scholarships.
All U.S. colleges will accept either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing. Students do not have to take both tests, but it is often helpful because you may find that you perform better on one test or the other. It is also recommended to take each test more than once in order to improve your scores as you become more comfortable with the exam. Therefore, students should begin taking the exams during the spring of their junior year.
SAT REASONING TEST
Register at www.collegeboard.org.
Test dates are offered seven times during the school year at multiple locations. The cost is $64.50 with essay (required by UC schools) or $47 without the essay and allows you to send your scores to four schools for free at that time. If you need to send your scores to additional schools, the College Board charges $12 per school. If you plan on applying to CSU (California State University) schools, you can send your scores to all 23 schools by using code 3594. You can send your SAT score to all 9 UC (University of California) campuses by sending it to one UC school and the entire UC system will then have your score in the database.
Fee waivers: Students receiving free or reduced lunch are allowed two free SAT Reasoning Tests. See Ms. Santoro or your counselor for a fee waiver.
The SAT test must be taken no later than November of senior year for most CSU schools, including SDSU. (Check the school’s website to find out if they will accept the December test). The SAT test must be taken no later than December for the UC schools.
ACT
Register at www.act.org.
Test dates are offered five times during the school year at multiple locations. The cost is $67 with writing (required by UC schools) or $50.50 without writing and allows you to send your scores to four schools for free at that time. If you need to send scores to additional schools, the charge is $13 per school. If you send your score to one CSU campus, all CSU campuses will be able to access it. Likewise, if you send your score to one UC campus, all UC campuses will be able to access it.
Fee waivers: Students receiving free or reduced lunch are allowed one free ACT Test during junior year and one during senior year. See Ms. Santoro or your counselor for a fee waiver. If you use the fee waiver after the standard registration deadline, you will need to pay a late fee.
The ACT test must be taken no later than November of senior year for most CSU schools, including SDSU. (Check the school’s website to find out if they will accept the December test). The December test will be accepted by UC schools.
SAT SUBJECT TESTS
SAT Subject Tests are not required for admission to CSU or UC schools. However, they may be required for admission to specific majors. For example, if you plan to major in engineering, many schools require a science and math II subject test to demonstrate proficiency. Many private schools require subject tests as well. Even when not required, competitive universities may recommend subject tests, meaning it will affect admissions decisions. Please check with your prospective school. You can take three subject tests on the same day (for a total of $92 - $104), however not on the same day as the reasoning test. If you receive free or reduced lunch, see Ms. Santoro or your counselor for a fee waiver.
Grossmont High School's Testing Code is:
051110
SAT REASONING TEST
Register at www.collegeboard.org.
Test dates are offered seven times during the school year at multiple locations. The cost is $64.50 with essay (required by UC schools) or $47 without the essay and allows you to send your scores to four schools for free at that time. If you need to send your scores to additional schools, the College Board charges $12 per school. If you plan on applying to CSU (California State University) schools, you can send your scores to all 23 schools by using code 3594. You can send your SAT score to all 9 UC (University of California) campuses by sending it to one UC school and the entire UC system will then have your score in the database.
Fee waivers: Students receiving free or reduced lunch are allowed two free SAT Reasoning Tests. See Ms. Santoro or your counselor for a fee waiver.
The SAT test must be taken no later than November of senior year for most CSU schools, including SDSU. (Check the school’s website to find out if they will accept the December test). The SAT test must be taken no later than December for the UC schools.
ACT
Register at www.act.org.
Test dates are offered five times during the school year at multiple locations. The cost is $67 with writing (required by UC schools) or $50.50 without writing and allows you to send your scores to four schools for free at that time. If you need to send scores to additional schools, the charge is $13 per school. If you send your score to one CSU campus, all CSU campuses will be able to access it. Likewise, if you send your score to one UC campus, all UC campuses will be able to access it.
Fee waivers: Students receiving free or reduced lunch are allowed one free ACT Test during junior year and one during senior year. See Ms. Santoro or your counselor for a fee waiver. If you use the fee waiver after the standard registration deadline, you will need to pay a late fee.
The ACT test must be taken no later than November of senior year for most CSU schools, including SDSU. (Check the school’s website to find out if they will accept the December test). The December test will be accepted by UC schools.
SAT SUBJECT TESTS
SAT Subject Tests are not required for admission to CSU or UC schools. However, they may be required for admission to specific majors. For example, if you plan to major in engineering, many schools require a science and math II subject test to demonstrate proficiency. Many private schools require subject tests as well. Even when not required, competitive universities may recommend subject tests, meaning it will affect admissions decisions. Please check with your prospective school. You can take three subject tests on the same day (for a total of $92 - $104), however not on the same day as the reasoning test. If you receive free or reduced lunch, see Ms. Santoro or your counselor for a fee waiver.
Grossmont High School's Testing Code is:
051110