College entrance exams

Colleges rely on a handful of tests to see how applicants stack up against each other. Learn about the most popular college entrance exams in this section.

Explore the tests most colleges commonly use to assess applicants on a level playing field. Find resources such as books, online study guides, and preparation classes that you can use to prepare for college entrance exams.

  • SAT: Tests skill levels in math, vocabulary, and reading comprehension of people planning to attend college.
  • ACT: Tests skill levels in English, math, reading, and science of those planning to attend college. An optional Writing test is also available.
  • TOEFL: Measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as spoken in colleges and universities.


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