A high-stakes standardized test for high-school students applying to four-year universities. The SAT consists of multiple-choice sections in reading, writing, and mathematics, along with a free-response essay.
ACT
ACT
The other high-stakes standardized test for college admissions, consisting of multiple-choice sections in English, math, reading and science, as well as a free-response essay. The ACT is a common alternative to the SAT, playing to different academic strengths.
HSPT
HSPT
A standardized test for incoming 9th-graders, used by many Catholic high schools in Los Angeles to evaluate applicants.
ISEE
ISEE
An entrance exam consisting of multiple-choice sections covering math and English, as well as an essay. The ISEE is used by most independent and private schools to help evaluate applicants currently in grades 1 through 11.
HiSET
HiSET
An early-exit exam for California high-school students who wish to fulfill their graduation requirements immediately.
SSAT
SSAT
An entrance exam similar to the ISEE, with multiple-choice sections in math and English and an essay, used by some independent and private schools to help evaluate applicants currently in grades 3 through 11.