{"id":1109,"date":"2017-05-11T16:21:07","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T20:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tewksbury.wpengine.com\/high\/?page_id=1109"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:27:51","slug":"sat-act-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us\/high\/guidance-department\/sat-act-information\/","title":{"rendered":"SAT &amp; ACT Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7irys5-36e1097749ccff2778f9678f3a52857f\">\n.flex_column.av-7irys5-36e1097749ccff2778f9678f3a52857f{\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-7irys5-36e1097749ccff2778f9678f3a52857f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '     ><div  class='tabcontainer av-6gcned-bed1c7f245026c809fccd2fc9a8f49e2 top_tab  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' role='tablist'>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-3k37xx-3fb5229081f1f109b0ae238ee1a94d75'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='tab active_tab' role='tab' tabindex='0' data-fake-id='#tab-id-1' aria-controls='tab-id-1-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >SAT Information<\/div><div id='tab-id-1-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Not sure which test is right for you??\u00a0 \u00a0COMPARE THE SAT &amp; ACT EXAMS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/college\/sat-act\">HERE<\/a> !<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">******************************************************<\/p>\n<p><em>The SAT is OPTIONAL for many colleges and universities!\u00a0 Starting with the students graduating in the Class of 2020 the SAT was optional for entrance to ALL Massachusetts colleges and universities.\u00a0 Many schools have continued to be test-optional for current graduating students.\u00a0 Please check the website of the schools you are applying to and determine whether or not the test is required.\u00a0 Check with your counselor before deciding whether or not to make your SAT results a part of your application package.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">*******************************************************<\/p>\n<p>* If order to sign up for an SAT exam, you MUST set up an account and register for the SAT exams on <a href=\"http:\/\/collegeboard.org\">collegeboard.org<\/a>.\u00a0 The initial registration process on college board takes about 20 minutes, so do not wait until the last minute! SAT exams are now all digital.<\/p>\n<p>* The typical turn-around time for SAT test results is about 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>* Students can take the SAT exam at any location where it&#8217;s being offered as long as there is space available. Please go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sat.org\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sat.org\/register<\/a> to find the nearest test location for you and to register for the exam.<\/p>\n<p>* The best time to take the SAT is in the Spring of your Junior year. Many students also decide to take the SAT again in the fall of their Senior year. Please note: many colleges and universities require 2 sets of scores, while many require NO scores. \u00a0Please check your school&#8217;s admission requirements for details.<\/p>\n<p>* College Board has partnered with Khan Academy to provide FREE test prep materials.<\/p>\n<p>* The SAT exams are timed tests. \u00a0The SAT (including registration, the test-taking, breaks, and instruction time) takes less than three hours.\u00a0 Students are allowed to leave when everyone in their classroom has completed the test.<\/p>\n<p>Each section of\u00a0the SAT\u00a0is divided into 2 equal-length modules, and there\u2019s a 10-minute\u00a0break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.collegeboard.org\/what-digital-sat-adaptive-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Because the digital SAT is adaptive<\/a>, the same knowledge and skills can be accurately measured faster. The first module of each section contains a broad mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Based on how you do on the first module, the second module of questions will either be more difficult or less difficult. Either way, the module will always have the same number of questions.<\/p>\n<p>* Sending official scores: College Board will send your scores to up to 4 colleges free of charge as long as you make your request within 10 days of receipt of your scores.\u00a0 You will be charged a $14 fee for any additional score reports sent or for any score reports sent after that 10 day window.\u00a0 Many colleges will accept self-reported scores as part of your application, but may require official scores from College Board upon acceptance.<\/p>\n<p>** College board has established some very strict <strong>rules<\/strong> around the administration of the SAT exams. There are NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED INSIDE THE CLASSROOMS <strong>OTHER THAN THE DEVICE BEING USED FOR THE EXAM<\/strong>. All phones must be kept outside the classroom, so students are advised to leave them at home or in their car while taking the exam. \u00a0Students are allowed only number 2 pencils, a calculator approved by college board, a sealed snack and a sealed water bottle in the classroom. You MUST have a valid id with a front-facing picture in addition to your ticket with your picture on it. \u00a0Please refer to the college board website for all the latest rules <a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/sat\/what-to-bring-do\/prohibited-devices#:~:text=Audio%20players%20or%20recorders%2C%20notebooks,Highlighters%20or%20colored%20pencils\"><strong>Prohibited Items<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\/taking-the-test\/test-day-checklist\">Click here to see <em>What to Expect on Test Day<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\/practice\">Visit the SAT Prep Center Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\/register\/dates-deadlines\"><strong>2025-26 SAT Test Dates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-35c3kl-f6db9b1e69532a92f3720c2dfc107684'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='0' data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >ACT Information<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Not sure which exam is right for you?\u00a0 COMPARE THE SAT &amp; ACT EXAMS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/college\/sat-act\">HERE<\/a> !<\/p>\n<p>* You MUST set up an account and register for the ACT exams at <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.actstudent.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.actstudent.org<\/a><\/b>.\u00a0 We do not register students at TMHS for the ACT exams. \u00a0The\u00a0initial registration\u00a0process on college board takes about 20 minutes, so do not wait until the last minute!<\/p>\n<p>* The ACT exam is offered in both a paper and a digital version. The typical turn-around time for ACT test results is about 2, but it can take as long as 8 weeks. Scores are posted online according to the schedule under the &#8216;<i>View Your Scores<\/i>&#8216; link.<\/p>\n<p>* TMHS does not host the ACT exam \u00a0The exam can be taken at any location as long as there is space available.<\/p>\n<h3>ACT Time &amp; Score Breakdown:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>English<\/strong> &#8211; Grammar and rhetorical skills across 5 passages &#8211; 75 questions \/ 45 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Math<\/strong> &#8211; Algebra, geometry and trigonometry questions &#8211; 60 questions \/ 60 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading<\/strong> &#8211; Reading comprehension across 4 passages &#8211; 40 questions \/ 35 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Science<\/strong> &#8211; Analyze sets of scientific information &#8211; 40 questions \/ 35 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing (optional)<\/strong> &#8211; Analyze an issue and discuss your own perspective &#8211; 1 prompt \/ 40 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Scores range from 1 &#8211; 36 with around 20 being the median score. \u00a0No penalty for wrong answers. 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