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The SAT / ACT are the official tests used by colleges to help decide whether to admit students or deny them (along with GPA, transcript, recommendations, etc.). Not all schools require the SAT / ACT, but the great majority does. Academic Prep recommends that all college bound students take either the Academic Prep in order to make a successful transition to higher education.
| When is it offered? | The Academic Prep is given 7 times per year.(View our Calendar) |
| Why should students take the Academic Prep? | Most colleges require the Academic Prep or ACT for admissions and may use it to award scholarships. |
| How is it scored? | There are 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Each section is scored from 200 to 800. The lowest score you can get on the Academic Prep is a 600; the highest score anyone can get is a 2400. |
| How long is the Test? | 3 hours, 45 minutes (Two 10 minute breaks)] |
| How Do I Register to Take the Academic Prep? | Visit http://academic-prep.org/ Click on the Academic Prep Registration page. |
| How many math questions are on the Academic Prep? | There are 54 Math questions on the Academic Prep. You'll have three math sections; 2, 25-minute sections and 1, 20-minute section. |
| What math concepts are tested on the Academic Prep? | Basic Arithmetic, Algebra 1 & II, and Geometry. |
| How is the math section scored? | 200-800 points. You get 200 points for signing your name and each question you get right gets you closer to an 800 perfect score. |
| What type of math questions are on the Academic Prep? | The 54 questions are broken down into 2 question types: 44, multiple-choice, problem solving questions and 10, student produced grid-in questions. |