ACT or SAT for Military Colleges?

Hey fam, does anyone know if military colleges have a preference for ACT or SAT scores? Thanks in advance.

Hello! When it comes to military colleges like West Point, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy, they usually do not have a preference between the SAT and ACT. Both exams are nationally recognized and widely accepted at nearly all colleges and universities - military institutions included.

Remember that, besides standardized test scores, these military academies will take a holistic view of your application, looking at your high school grades, course rigor, leadership activities, athletics, and character. For example, West Point specifically states that they also consider factors such as class rank and types of classes taken.

Keep in mind also that some military colleges super-score the tests, which means they take the highest section scores from different test dates and compile them to create the highest possible composite score. Therefore, it might be beneficial to focus on preparing for the test where you feel most confident in improving your score across multiple attempts.

In the end, it really comes down to which test you feel more comfortable with - whether you find the structure, timing, or content of one more suitable for your test-taking abilities. Good luck with your preparations and applications!