The American College Test/Scholastic Aptitude Test

Fairmont State requires the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of all applicants unless you have graduated high school or received a high school equivalency transcript more than five years prior to seeking admission. ACT or SAT scores are also used to determine student placement in English and mathematics courses, for scholarships and loans, and for academic advising purposes. High school students are encouraged to take the test beginning in their junior year. For information concerning registration and test dates for the ACT National Exam, please visit the official ACT website, www.act.org. Students seeking admission to the University, who have missed the national testing date(s) may take the residual ACT (Contact Enrollment Services for additional information).