ACT & SAT Testing
La Salle’s testing code is: 380678
ACT
The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science, as well as an optional writing test. Individual scores are given for each part of the test on a scale of 1-36, plus a composite score (the average of the four scores). The ACT exam is approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes long (or 3 hours and 35 minutes with the Writing section). The ACT test preparation booklet can be found here which includes a full-length practice test and test-taking strategies.
Dates and registration information for the ACT exam can be found here. Information about ACT Fee Waivers can be found here.
SAT
The SAT consists of two sections, Math and Evidenced-based Reading & Writing (ERW). There is an optional Writing section. The Math and ERW are scored on a scale of 1-800, with a composite score of both sections (an average of the two scores). The SAT exam is approximately 3 hours long (or 3 hours and fifty minutes with the Writing section). Full-length practice tests can be found here.
Dates and registration information for the SAT exam can be found here. Information about SAT Fee Waivers can be found here.
Additional SAT/ACT Test Preparation
Free Online Resources
ACT Academy: Free, online ACT preparation from ACT Student
Huntington Learning Center: SAT and ACT preparation. 503-533-5700 (Portland); 503-524-4744 (Beaverton)
North Avenue Education: SAT and ACT preparation. Contact: 503-468-6905, email here.
Private Test Preparation Tutors
John Lindgren: SAT/ACT preparation; Math tutoring. More info here; email here.
Teri Grigsby: SAT and ACT preparation; Math tutoring. More info here; email here.
Online Test Preparation Companies
KAPLAN: SAT and ACT preparation. Contact: 1-855-527-5269
PowerScore: SAT preparation: Contact: 800-545-1750