Standardized exams will require you to find a testing location nearest you and register for one of the pre-set exam dates there. Do note that exams can also be quite costly because of administrative and examiner costs. Below are some links that will be helpful for registration:
SAT registration - https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration
ACT registration outside US territories - https://global.act.org/
ACT registration in US territories - https://www.act.org/
Because of the nature of standardized testing, the material on the exams may be quite distinct from what you’ve learned in school, or at least the way questions are asked about it are. Thus, before beginning the bulk of preparation, it’s important to assess where you are with your current level of understanding. There are a lot of past papers and online resources that can help you get a better idea of what these standardized tests look like, and then using the results you get from trying some of the questions out, you’ll then be able to determine which parts are the most important for you to focus on. Some students choose to opt for hiring tutors or taking courses that may be costly, but the most important thing for preparing for standardized testing is understanding the expectations of the exams and structuring your preparation around this accordingly.
In the US, standardized tests are conducted each year to assess student capabilities. These tests are the same for all students (hence the standardized) and are often used by universities to get a more equitable understanding of a student’s academic performance - and how this might stack up against other students. The most popular standardized tests are the ACT and SAT.
For most students only applying to Canadian institutions, standardized tests will not be very helpful. Because of the time needed to prepare for these tests, it may not be worth the effort for you to go through the process of studying and taking the tests and spending effort otherwise better placed elsewhere. While universities will give you the option to submit your scores for these tests, they are unlikely to play a large factor in the decision you receive on your application, unless it is very noteworthy (perfect scores or very low scores). Thus, it’s important to look into the information that the university expects from your to judge properly whether or not the time that goes into the standardized tests is worth it.
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