College Entrance Exam Information

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What tests do I need to take to get into college?

Visit the website for the Universities/Colleges that you will be applying to in order to make sure you meet each university's/college's testing deadlines.

Community Colleges do not require any entrance exams. However, you will be required to take math and English placement tests when you apply to determine your Math and English levels for course enrollment. For more information about examples of local placement tests, click here.

California State Universities (CSU's) SAT OR ACT no longer required.

University of California schools (UC's) SAT OR ACT no longer required.

Private Colleges and Universities: Most are test optional for the SAT OR ACT; and most require the essay. See the individual website for each school's admission requirements. It is best to take the writing portion in case it is required. If it is not, it will not be considered and/or may count against you.

Highly Selective Private Colleges and Universities often also require at least one SAT Subject Tests. See individual school website for admission requirements. Some campuses prefer certain subject tests depending on major, etc.

If you are enrolled inan Advanced Placement (AP) course you it is strongly recommended that you take the AP test for that course in the spring. Advanced Placement tests are given here at LJHS and you will need to sign up during the registration period. For more information see your AP teacher or the LJHS AP Testing website.

PSAT Information

The PSAT is thepractice test for the SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test). It is offered one time a year in the fall. The test is given school-wide for all sophomores. Juniors may sign up during the registration window. Students will receive their testbooklets back as well as a score report with information about ways to improve scores.

ACT Information

See the links below for information about the ACT test.

ACT Test Dates and Fees

ACT Fees

Sign up for the ACT and/or ACT with Writing (need writing for UC/CSU)

Send ACT Scores - to a College/University or a scholarship provider

Which should I take? ACT and/or SAT? See handout from Noodle Pros: SAT-ACT Handout-NP.pdf

Video from SD County Office of Education comparing the SAT/ACT: http://stream1.sdcoe.net/wc/teachable_tracy02/

SAT Information

See the links below for information about the SAT tests.

SAT Test Dates and Fees

Signup for the SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests