SAT, ACT, & AP Testing
Saint Francis remains committed to a holistic education. There are so many factors in our students’ lives that we value and seek to uplift. Tests are imperfect measures, and colleges will continue to use them. As much as we can, we want to reduce anxiety around them and provide students with clarity and confidence going into them.
SAT & ACT
The landscape of college admissions continues to evolve. While not all colleges require one of the standardized tests for entrance, many selective schools still do require exam scores to be sent. Test-optional universities also show a higher admittance rate for students who submit scores. Some schools are also indicating that they will return to requiring tests for admissions. We advise students to submit test scores any time their score is higher than the average for the college that they are applying to.
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Saint Francis is impartial to one test over the other. Both the SAT & ACT are college admission entrance exams, though we do have students try a formal sitting for each. We offer school day exams twice a year, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to try both exams at no cost in the fall of their sophomore and junior years. Families then pay for the exams they choose to take thereafter. Some families will qualify for a reduced fee waiver. |
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AP TestingStudents who are enrolled in AP classes at Saint Francis will take the spring AP exams. Due to the size of our AP program we are unable to accommodate outside students or students not enrolled in an AP class. |
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By the Numbers
| SAT Composite mean | 1319 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 665 Mathematics | 654 ACT composite Mean | 28.5 |
Class of 2024 SAT & ACT Reasoning Mean
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Over 900 of our students will take over 2,000 AP tests in May 2025! 86% of the class of 2024 took at least one AP exam. Saint Francis students passed over 80% of all exams taken with a 3 or higher. |
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How Can We Help?
We understand that standardized testing can feel overwhelming, and we're here to help. Whether you’re wondering about SAT, ACT or AP exams, our team is ready to guide you through the process with clarity and care. Reach out to learn more about our testing philosophy, school-day opportunities or how we support students every step of the way.
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How Can We Help?
We understand that standardized testing can feel overwhelming, and we're here to help. Whether you’re wondering about SAT, ACT or AP exams, our team is ready to guide you through the process with clarity and care. Reach out to learn more about our testing philosophy, school-day opportunities or how we support students every step of the way.
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