ACT
The ACT is gaining popularity on the East Coast. Unlike the SAT, which is designed to measure reasoning and critical thinking skills, the ACT is designed to measure academic achievement in English, math, reading, and science. The ACT has an optional writing component for which students must register.
SAT
The SAT includes three sections: Verbal, Math and Writing. Each section is scored from 200–800 points. The Writing component has a student written essay that is scored from 1–6 points. The SAT is offered seven times per academic year.
SAT Subject Test
SAT Subject Tests are hour-long exams and are offered in Literature, U.S. History, World History, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and a variety of languages. SAT Subject Tests are administered six times per academic year.
TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is recommended for students with five years or less of English language usage.