Standardized Testing
SAT
- The SAT contains three sections:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- Math
- Optional Essay (Discontinued after the June 2021 administration); categories addressed are reading, analysis, and writing
- All colleges accept the SAT in place of the ACT.
- Preparation: Practice the SAT (for FREE) through Khan Academy
ACT
- The ACT contains four multiple-choice sections:
- English
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Science
- Optional writing test
- All colleges accept the ACT in place of the SAT.
- Preparation: Practice the ACT (for FREE) through ACT Academy
AP
AP stands for Advanced Placement exams. These exams are not required for college admission but could be used for college credit or for placement in an advanced course by colleges. Colleges will look favorably on strong results if available, but students are not penalized if they have not taken AP exams. They are optional.
Milton Academy is not an AP-driven school. Currently, the Academy offers one AP course in Latin. However, the intensity of our program may qualify students to take a number of AP exams.
Information on AP courses and exam information can be found here.
The College Board offers a tool to search for the AP policies at various colleges and universities, which can be found here.
