How much does it cost to take the SAT and ACT?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to budget for my upcoming college applications and testing. Can anyone let me know how much it would cost for me to take the SAT and the ACT? Any additional costs I should be aware of? Thanks!

Hello! It's wise to budget for the upcoming college applications and testing process. Here are the current costs associated with taking the SAT and ACT:

SAT: $60

ACT:

- ACT without Writing: $68

- ACT with Writing: $93

Additional Costs:

1. Late Registration: If you miss the registration deadline, you'll have to pay an additional fee for both the SAT ($30) and ACT ($38).

2. Change Fee: If you need to make changes to your test registration such as test date, test center location, there are fees. For the SAT, it costs $25 to change test center, and you must cancel a test date and register for a new one to change test date. For the ACT, it costs $44 for test center and date change; it costs $25 to add or remove the Writing section.

3. Sending Scores: Your initial SAT registration includes sending scores to up to 4 colleges. For the ACT, you also have up to 4 colleges for free. Additional score reports cost $14 per school for the SAT and $18.50 per school for the ACT. Keep in mind that some colleges allow self-reporting of scores, which means you won't need to pay for extra score reports.

It's also important to note that there are fee waivers available for both the SAT and ACT, which cover the cost of the exam and offer additional benefits such as free score sending if you are eligible based on financial need. Talk to your high school counselor to see if you qualify and how to access them.

Make sure to plan and register your tests early to avoid late fees or the need to make changes to your registration later on. Good luck!