The ACT and SAT exams are the most widely accepted college entrance exams. The ACT exam assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple choice tests cover english, mathematics, reading and science. Each subtest and a composite is scored on a range from 1-36.

The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of critical thinking skills and assesses how well students analyze and solve problems. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800, with two writing subscores for multiple choice and the essay.