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ARE THEY OPTIONAL?  \nIt depends . . . .  \nDO YOUR  RESEARCH!  \n***They may be optional for admission but might be needed for scholarships  \n[Fairtest. org](Fairtest. org)  \nSAT VS ACT VS TSI  \n\n|  | SAT |  | ACT | TSI |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Definition | Created College | and administered by the College Board preparation assessment | Created and administered by ACT, Inc . 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