American university admission officers usually ask for a score from either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT (American College Test) as a critical piece of the application process. Although some may not require either score, a student applying for scholarships or financial aid must subit one of these test scores.
Top ranked universities require a very high score for acceptance, and for all universities, when applying for scholarships or financial aid, the higher the score, the greater the financial award potential.
