ACT-and-SAT-Resources

ACT & SAT Resources

About the ACT & SAT

The ACT & SAT are very important college entrance exams. Many 4 year colleges and universities require students to take and send their official ACT or SAT scores to complete a college application. A number of college scholarships also require ACT & SAT scores. Students may take the ACT or SAT up to 12 times during their high school career. Retaking the tests often results in higher grades.

Every Spring, Palo Verde juniors take the ACT for free in school. Students who wish to take the SAT or retake the ACT will need to register online.

The ACT is comprised of four required subtests: Math, Reading, English, and Science. The writing component is optional since not all colleges require the Writing subtest.

The SAT includes three subtests - Math, Critical Reading, and Writing.

Registration & Fees

Register For The ACT
Register For The SAT

To register online for either the ACT or SAT a student must create a username and password. Once a high school student creates their username and password they must also complete a student profile by answering questions such what classes they have taken or plan to take in high school. Most students take about half an hour to one hour to complete registration the first time for an ACT or SAT test date.

ACT Fees

ACT: $50.50

ACT with writing: $67.00

SAT Fees

SAT: $47.50

SAT with essay: $64.50

Additional ACT &SAT Study Resources

University of Arizona ACT Preparation Course - $350; scholarship is available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch

University of Arizona SAT Preparation Course - $350; scholarship is available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch

Prepping for the ACT - This website had good information about preparing for the ACT

Kaplan Test Prep - Test prep for both ACT and SAT; payment required