Undergraduate Admissions Tests

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

*** UTA WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO HOST NATIONAL THE SAT TEST SESSIONS. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH COLLEGEBOARD. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR ADMISSION TICKET FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS. PER UTA'S SAFETY POLICY, CAMPUS VISITORS MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES. ***

SAT I: REASONING TEST

The SAT Reasoning Test includes 4 multiple-choice sections and, if you take the essay version, a one 50 minute essay. The SAT measures writing, critical reading and mathematics abilities that develop over time. Many colleges require SAT scores for admission. The fee for this test is $45 and $57 with the Essay.

Please visit the SAT web site at sat.collegeboard.org for more information.

SAT II: SUBJECT TESTS

The SAT subject tests are one-hour, primarily multiple choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. Please check out the SAT II Registration bulletin to know more about the SAT subject tests and the test dates. The fee per subject is $26.

Please visit the SAT web site at sat.collegeboard.org for more information.

PRACTICE PREP TESTS

Visit Test Resource for practice tests.

REGISTER FOR THE SAT

Register Online: Register online at sat.collegeboard.org.

Register by Phone: If you are a high school student who has registered for an SAT Program test before, you can re-register by telephone. Please see a registration bulletin or the web site for more information.

Register by Mail: A SAT I or SAT II Registration bulletin may be ordered for free at sat.collegeboard.org. Send the completed application form in the envelope provided in the Registration bulletin. Mail registration must be postmarked by the deadline date.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

*** UTA WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO HOST ACT TEST SESSIONS. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE WITH ACT. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR ADMISSION TICKET FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS. PER UTA'S SAFETY POLICY, CAMPUS VISITORS MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES. ***

The ACT Assessment measures skills in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. Each of these tests contains multiple-choice questions that offer either four or five answer choices. Beginning in 2005, students testing in the U.S. may register for one of two Test Options: the ACT Assessment or the ACT Assessment Plus Writing, which includes a 30-minute Writing Test for an additional fee.

Please visit the ACT web site at www.actstudent.org for more information including fees, standby testing, change of location/date and additional services and fees.

Please note that photo upload is required for registration and you must present a photo ID to check-in on the test day. 

REGISTER FOR THE ACT

Register Online: Register online at www.actstudent.org

Register by Phone: If you are in high school and have already taken the ACT Assessment on a national test date within the last two years, you may re-register by phone. Please see a registration bulletin or the web site for more information.

This institutional version of the ACT is an emergency test offered at UTA for students wishing to be admitted to UTA and have no prior SAT or ACT test score or would like to attempt to improve their existing scores. The test is scored at UTA and is only valid for UT Arlington admission. No scores will be reported to any other schools. The fee for the ACT Residual is $70. Please call Testing Services at 817-272-2362 or visit our office located at University Hall, Suite 004 in the basement, for more information. At this time only a single attempt will be allowed.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Due to the scope of this exam, we will not be able to provide any accommodations. If accommodations are needed, you will need to contact ACT to take the exam during a national test date.

ACT RESIDUAL DATES

UTA students may register online at the UTA Testing Services Scheduling site. You must know your 10-digit UTA ID number to register.

Because there is a limited capacity for each test date, students are encouraged to register for the test as soon as possible.

REGISTER FOR THE RESIDUAL ACT

Register Online: Register online at UTA Testing Services Scheduling site