Yes. Standardized test scores are an important part of your application for admission, but they are only one part of your application. Each major has established requirements. For example, the School of Business and Engineering place more of an emphasis on the math SAT than most of the majors in the School of Arts and Sciences. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.

It is always a good idea to prepare for standardized tests. Before deciding what type of preparation is best, students should do some self-examination. Some self-directed students do very well by buying a book of practice tests and taking them on their own. Other students need the enforced discipline of attending a class. While it has been proven that preparation and familiarity with standardized tests do improve students' scores, one method of preparation is not necessarily better than another.

We do not require the SAT / ACT for admission. However, we do recommend that you still take them. If you have taken the test, feel free to forward your scores to the Office of Admissions for review.

Yes, either test is acceptable. We recommend that students who are deaf or hard of hearing take the ACT because research has shown that deaf students perform better on this test than the SAT. To learn more about the tests and the dates they are being offered, visit ACT or SAT on the Web.

No, we require the THEA; however, you could be THEA-exempt with sufficiently high SAT, ACT, TAAS or TAKS scores.

It is recommended that you start taking the ACT or SAT during your junior year in high school. We recommend that you take the test more than once. Many students improve their score with each test. To get more information about the ACT please visit http://www.actstudent.org/index.html or for the SAT, please visit http://www.collegeboard.com/prof/.

No, but it is recommended (if available). Please note that the School of Architecture requires the SAT Reasoning Test of ALL applicants, including international students.

Yes. Regardless of your high school grade point average, your official SAT Reasoning/ACT test scores are required.

The SAT is divided into three sections: critical reading, math, and writing. The ACT has the following sections: English, math, social science, natural science, and writing. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale that goes up to 800 with national norms set at 500 (the highest possible score is 2400). The ACT is scored on a scale of 1-36. Many HPA students who are not satisfied with their SAT scores often score higher on the ACT.

Yes, we will help your student prepare for both exams. We highly recommend that you contact us at least six weeks before the test so our tutors have enough time to help the student prepare. Although we only require one hour a week of tutoring, our experience has been that two hours a week for test prep is the most effective. The rate is the same as our hourly rates for all other subjects of tutoring.

An original score report must be received from the testing agency by the Office of Admissions, at Box 114000, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000. If you have sent the scores to us, please contact 201 Criser, 392-1365 to inquire about them.

Yes, we will help your student prepare for both exams. We highly recommend that you contact us at least six weeks before the test so our tutors have enough time to help the student prepare. While only one hour a week is required, two hours a week have proven more effective for test preparation.

Test scores are not part of the IMSA transcript. However, if you had scores reported to us we probably have them on file. You may request them using the form (PDF, 28K) from the Registrar or in writing with mailing information, signature release and payment. There is a $5 charge for all test scores.

We do require an ACT or SAT score before a student can be admitted to the Academy program. If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, we will accept the PSAT or PLAN tests.

We only accept the standardized test scores that apply to college admissions - specifically, the ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN. Admission requirements to the Academy are the same for Columbus and the Regional campuses. All students, regardless of campus of enrollment, must meet the admissions requirements. Admission to the Academy does not guarantee admission to Ohio State after high school graduation.