SAT, ACT, and COMPASS

The ACT is one of two tests colleges and universities use for determining acceptance.  The other test is the SAT.  The ACT is accepted by every school in the state of Georgia and each school will take the higher score, whether it is the SAT or the ACT.

The COMPASS test is designed for students who plan on attending a technical college.

Details on all three of these tests are below.                                 

Etowah High School  College CEEB Code:113306

THE ACT

Below you will see several documents and links for the ACT. Please click on the very first document called "ACT Info" for detailed information about this test. This test is for admission to traditional four year colleges. If you are planning on attending a junior college (two-year college) in the state of Georgia, then the ACT may not be required. See the link below for more information about entrance to junior colleges regarding the ACT. All colleges in Georgia accept the ACT for admissions.

THE SAT

Below you will see several documents and links for the SAT. Please click on the very first document called "SAT Info" for detailed information about this test. This test is for admission to traditional four year colleges. If you are planning on attending a junior college (two-year college) in the state of Georgia, then the SAT may not be required. See the link below for more information about entrance to junior colleges regarding the SAT.

THE COMPASS TEST

Below you will see several documents and links for the COMPASS test. Please click on the very first document called "COMPASS Test Info" for detailed information about this test. Again, this test is for students who plan on attending a technical college. The COMPASS is not accepted by traditional four-year colleges or junior colleges. The test is actually only administered on technical college campuses. See the info below.