Test scores are a very important piece of college admissions, and each college/university sets its own score requirements. Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or the ACT, so students are encouraged to take both exams to determine which exam yields the best results. At MRHS, we encourage our students to take both the SAT and the ACT during their junior year of high school. Juniors should prepare for the SAT and ACT using some of the resources below before taking testing in the fall and again in the spring. Colleges and universities do not consider how many times a test was taken; they consider the highest score. Therefore, students are encouraged to engage in test preparation and to retake the test, if necessary, to achieve the desired score. 

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Some colleges/universities require or recommend applicants to take one or more SAT Subject tests. Even if a subject test is recommended but not required, applicants should take the test. More information about why students may choose to take an SAT Subject test is listed below. *Many colleges have gone Test Optional because of COVID, but it is still in your best interest to test. Research your colleges, attend college visits, and ask questions to determine whether you should send test scores. Scores can impact admissions, scholarship eligibility, and course placement.  

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Students who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch are eligible to receive a testing voucher for both the SAT and the ACT. These vouchers allow two free testing opportunities. Any tests taken beyond that will incur the fee listed on the College Board and ACT web sites. Testing vouchers can be obtained from your College Advisors in the Counselor's Office.

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Please click the links below for more information about each exam.