How important is my SAT and ACT score?

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By Ashley Soldera

To be an eligible athlete, you must achieve a required score on an SAT or ACT test before your full-time college or university enrollment. You must do this whether you are a citizen of the United States, Canada or from a foreign country.

Listed below are the national test dates for athletes to write the test:

SAT
June 7, 2008
October 4, 2008
November 1, 2008
December 6, 2008
January 24, 2009
March 14, 2009
May 2, 2009
ACT
June 14, 2008
October 25, 2008
December 13, 2008
February 7, 2009
April 4, 2009
June 13, 2009

It's important to note that you may take the ACT or SAT more than one time. If you take either test more than once, you may use your best sub-score from different tests to meet the minimum test-score requirements.

Here is an example:

MathVerbal/Critical ReadingTotal Score
SAT350470820
SAT420440860
Scores used420470890

Your test score will continue to be calculated using the math and verbal/critical reading subsections of the SAT and the math, science, English and reading subsections of the ACT. The writing component of the ACT or SAT will not be used to determine your qualifier status.

All SAT and ACT test scores must be reported to the eligibility center directly from the testing agency. Test scores will not be accepted if reported on a high school transcript. When registering for the SAT or ACT, input the eligibility center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported directly to the eligibility centre.