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core admissions exams.Historically,the ACT was the dominant collegeentrance exam in the Midwest and the South but,is now accepted at most schools nationwide.It'sscored on a 1-36 basis(the average score isabout 21).A good score is anything above 26,and 29+willput you in the running for admissionat the most selective schools.The ACT has 4tests:English,Reading,Math and Science aswellas an optional 30-minute Writing Test.Someschools may require the Writing Testso be sureto ask before you sign up.The practice ACTis called the PLAN.For more information,visitPrincetonReview.com/ACTInfo.To register forthe ACT,go to ACT.org.  \nGlossary of Terms  \n# A look at admissions exams\n\nAP(Advanced Placement)  \n# PSAT/PLAN\n\nAvailable as practice for the SAT or ACT,these tests have absolutely nothing to dowith college admissions.However,they'rea strong indicator of your current testingaptitude—if you do well on these tests,you'relikely to do wellon the SAT/ACT.There's noessay or Algebrall on the PSAT and it's abouthalf the length of the SAT.Very good,junior-yearPSAT testers may qualify for the National Meritscholarship program.The PSAT and PLAN areoffered at your school,and you sign up throughThese are one-hour,multiple-choice exams thatfocus on individual subjects(formerly known asSAT Il exams).SAT Subject Tests are offeredin Biology(Ecology or Molecular),Chemistry,Physics,World History,U.S.History,Math Level  \nyour counselor.  \n# SAT Subject Tests\n\nl,Math Level 2,English Literature and a host offoreign languages.These exams are requiredby many schools and can be submitted tocolleges to show strength in a subject whereperhaps your grade is a little soft.Check withindividual colleges to see what they require.If you are fluent in a foreign language,takethe Language with Listening Subject Test onthe first Saturday in NovemberYou may takeup to three Subject Tests in one day(althoughwe don't recommend it-it's pretty tiring),and each Subject Test is scored on the200-800 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