--- title: Testing Prep description: Testing is a significant portion of the college application process. Let us give you the lowdown on the SATs, ACTs and more! --- # Testing Prep ## Let College Bound Admissions Academy find the best Testing Path for your student. Testing is a significant portion of the college application process. The timeline of testing depends upon the student. The most commonly used tests in college preparation and admissions are the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT),  SAT, and ACT. [ Schedule a Consultation ](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/contact-college-bound) ![testiing-prep-pittsburgh2_ college bound academy](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/testiing-prep-pittsburgh2.png?width=764&name=testiing-prep-pittsburgh2.png)   ## Our Test Prep Partners We partner with and refer clients to top SAT/ACT PREP centers.  Each center is unique with delivering private and/or group prep sessions.  If they've made it to our list, they have shown measurable results.  Here are the best of the best: ![axios](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/axios.png?width=389&height=176&name=axios.png "axios") ###### [Learn More](https://axiostutoring.com/) ![eaton](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eaton.png?width=389&height=176&name=eaton.png "eaton") ###### [Learn More](https://www.eatonprep.com/index.php) ![goldstein](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goldstein.png?width=389&height=176&name=goldstein.png "goldstein") ###### [Learn More](https://goldsteintestprep.com/#/) ![huntington](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/huntington.png?width=389&height=176&name=huntington.png "huntington") ###### [Learn More](https://huntingtonhelps.com/) ![3r](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3r.png?width=389&height=176&name=3r.png "3r") ###### [Learn More](https://www.3rprep.com/) ## Testing Quick Tips **PSAT** According to the College Board, students who take the PSAT their sophomore and junior year score higher on the SAT than those who do not. Learn more about PSAT Testing [here](https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10). [![Access PSAT Overview](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/92433/28f775d9-5441-4cb6-a3c3-028c5094c28f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/92433/28f775d9-5441-4cb6-a3c3-028c5094c28f) **SAT **The SAT includes the Reading Test, Math Test and Writing & Language Test.  The test is administered multiple times throughout the year. For more details visit College Board [here.](http://www.collegeboard.com)  [![Access SAT Overview](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/92433/2833792d-eb4e-4d7f-8afb-c9aa3a5845fa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/92433/2833792d-eb4e-4d7f-8afb-c9aa3a5845fa) ACT The ACT contains four multiple-choice tests—English, mathematics, reading, and science—and an optional writing test. Visit the ACT site [here.](http://www.act.org/) [![Access ACT Overview](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/92433/17dd8518-36a4-4e01-b0b5-cd8d552418cd.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/92433/17dd8518-36a4-4e01-b0b5-cd8d552418cd) ![college-admissions-support-pittsburgh2](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/college-admissions-support-pittsburgh2.png?width=764&height=460&name=college-admissions-support-pittsburgh2.png "college-admissions-support-pittsburgh2") At-A-Glance Guide to ACT / SAT Concordance ACT and the College Board have completed a concordance study that is designed to examine the relationship between scores on the ACT test and the SAT. These concordance tables do not equate scores, but rather provide a tool for finding comparable scores. [![Download the Chart](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/92433/c2b2f467-87a0-4406-8e84-f711b7df2395.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/92433/c2b2f467-87a0-4406-8e84-f711b7df2395) ## Testing Timelines Making sure you are prepared for each test is key. These tests can determine where you are accepted and the cost of your schooling, so it is important to have all of your ducks in a row! [![Download Timeline Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/92433/1904c597-9d00-4709-a2b8-9b9d0e6503f0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/92433/1904c597-9d00-4709-a2b8-9b9d0e6503f0) FREE CONSULTATION College planning is tough. We are here to help. Ready to start planning for college but not sure where to start? We would love to chat with you and determine the best next steps for your family!  [ Schedule Consultation ](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/schedule-a-free-consultation)