College Entrance Tests

SAT I:  Reasoning Test

The SAT I is an objective, standardized test that measures critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing abilities that students develop over time, both in and out of school.  It is administered on Saturday mornings and lasts approximately five hours.  It is offered seven times a year (October, November, December, January, March, May, and June).  Westfield serves as a test site for the October, January, and June administrations of this test.

Currently, the three sections of the test are worth 800 points each.  Many colleges use only the scores on the critical reading and math sections as a basis for admissions.  The writing section is sometimes used for placement.

Find out more about the SAT Reasoning Test.

SAT II:  Subject Tests

SAT II Subject Tests are one-hour tests designed to measure students’ knowledge and skills in particular subject areas.  Students may take up to three tests on one test day, and the tests are offered six times a year (October, November, December, January, May, and June).  Many of the highly selective four-year colleges require the Subject Tests.  Tests are given in the following areas:  Literature, United States History, World History, Math Level IC, Math Level IIC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, and Spanish.

Find out more about the SAT Subject Tests.

ACT

The ACT Assessment is curriculum based; it includes tests directly related to high school content areas.  The test includes four 35-60 minute tests providing scores in the academic areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science.  It also has an optional 30 minute writing test.  It is offered six times a year (September, October, December, February, April, and June).  Most colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT for admission requirements.

Find out more about the ACT.

Reminders about Test-Taking

  • Check each college for their requirements about the SAT I, ACT, and SAT II.  Some require subject tests for admission, while others recommend them.
  • Take at least one SAT and one ACT by the end of the junior year.
  • When you register for any standardized tests, be sure to include the Westfield School code (CEEB) #112389 so a copy of your score report will be sent directly to the school and included in your records.
  • Some colleges require official test score reports to be sent directly from the testing agencies.  Students must request that the College Board or ACT send their scores to the colleges to which they are applying. 
  • The SAT I and SAT II cannot be taken on the same date.
  • Practice questions are found at: