Admissions Testing Updates
Please refer to individual college websites and admissions offices to determine if the college you are applying to requires test scores.
UNC System updated minimum admissions requirements to apply to any of the UNC System constituent institutions: (updated May 2024)
If you are unsure whether to submit your test score to a college, contact the college admissions office and ask what role it will play in admissions.
UNC System updated minimum admissions requirements to apply to any of the UNC System constituent institutions: (updated May 2024)
- For students applying for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond, students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above (on a 4.0 scale) are not required to submit a test score. Students with a weighted GPA below 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) are required to submit either an ACT score of 17 or higher or an SAT score of 930 or higher.
If you are unsure whether to submit your test score to a college, contact the college admissions office and ask what role it will play in admissions.
About Admissions Testing
You may take the SAT or ACT or both. Most colleges will accept scores from either test, but make sure to check with the colleges you are applying to confirm which scores they accept. Some schools also require SAT subject tests for placement in classes once you have been accepted. Additionally, some schools also require these tests for admission. You should check with the colleges you are interested in for specific requirements.
You may take the exams as many times as you wish. Most schools will accept your highest individual score in each area, even if they are on different test dates.
You may take the exams as many times as you wish. Most schools will accept your highest individual score in each area, even if they are on different test dates.
Differences between the SAT and ACT
The SAT has two parts: Reading and Writing and Mathematics. The questions on the digital SAT are adaptive, meaning the questions change based upon your performance. Practice is available on the Bluebook App, which is pre-installed in the student's Wake County chromebook. Students should log out of their chromebook, then go to Apps in the bottom left corner to find the Bluebook App.
The ACT contains four subtests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The test scores range from 1 to 36, with a final composite score ranging from 1 to 36. Click here to look at Sample ACT questions. The ACT will be to all Juniors for free at Leesville on March 13, 2025. Juniors will receive their score report through the mail. Download a free study guide here: Preparing for the ACT
What's the difference between the SAT and ACT? Research which test would showcase your skills the best. Check out these websites for a detailed breakdown to compare the tests:
- The difference between the SAT and ACT
- Key differences between the SAT and ACT
The ACT contains four subtests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The test scores range from 1 to 36, with a final composite score ranging from 1 to 36. Click here to look at Sample ACT questions. The ACT will be to all Juniors for free at Leesville on March 13, 2025. Juniors will receive their score report through the mail. Download a free study guide here: Preparing for the ACT
What's the difference between the SAT and ACT? Research which test would showcase your skills the best. Check out these websites for a detailed breakdown to compare the tests:
- The difference between the SAT and ACT
- Key differences between the SAT and ACT
Interpreting Your Scores
For tips/links on how to understand your score, add your score to your MyACT account, and other troubleshooting info, read our ACT Score Information flyer.
ACT: Understanding Your Scores
SAT: Interpreting Your Scores
ACT: Understanding Your Scores
SAT: Interpreting Your Scores
Sending Scores to Colleges & Universities
In order for test scores (SAT, ACT) to be official, they must be sent directly to the college from the College Board office for the SAT or the ACT Office for the ACT.
The Student Services Office does not send any test scores to college or universities.
Guide to Add Your LRHS ACT score to your MyACT account
The Student Services Office does not send any test scores to college or universities.
Guide to Add Your LRHS ACT score to your MyACT account
Register for the SAT and ACT
Information on how to register can be found by clicking on the links below. You will be asked for Leesville’s CEEB code. Our code is 343214.
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Click here to: Register for the ACT
Juniors: The ACT will be given to all juniors free of charge on March 5, 2026. If you miss that opportunity and the makeup dates or would like to take the test an additional time, you will need to register for the ACT on your own at one of their testing sites. Click here to view upcoming ACT test dates. |
Test Prep Resources
The following resources are free:
Juniors: Access ACT Practice/Preparation Tools on your chromebook.
ACT Academy
Free Test Prep through CFNC
College Board (makers of the SAT)
SAT Math Prep
SAT Practice Tests
Khan Academy SAT Prep
StudyPoint Free Resources
Varsity Tutors ACT Practice Tests
Varsity Tutors SAT Practice Tests
Wake County Library Events (partnered with Princeton Review)
Juniors: Access ACT Practice/Preparation Tools on your chromebook.
ACT Academy
Free Test Prep through CFNC
College Board (makers of the SAT)
SAT Math Prep
SAT Practice Tests
Khan Academy SAT Prep
StudyPoint Free Resources
Varsity Tutors ACT Practice Tests
Varsity Tutors SAT Practice Tests
Wake County Library Events (partnered with Princeton Review)
There are other test prep resources have a fee. They range from online self-paced to individualized instruction. Leesville Road High School does not endorse any specific site.
More Resources
SAT Photo Download Requirements: Some students are turned away on test day because the photo they downloaded on their admissions ticket does not meet the requirements. Don't let this happen to you! The most common rejections are: other people or animals in your photo, sunglasses, cropped head, shadowy/blurry photo, and unauthorized headgear. Read this article to learn all of the requirements.
SAT Test Day Checklist: What should I bring? What is not allowed in the test room?
SAT Photo Download Requirements: Some students are turned away on test day because the photo they downloaded on their admissions ticket does not meet the requirements. Don't let this happen to you! The most common rejections are: other people or animals in your photo, sunglasses, cropped head, shadowy/blurry photo, and unauthorized headgear. Read this article to learn all of the requirements.
SAT Test Day Checklist: What should I bring? What is not allowed in the test room?
PSAT and PreACT
The PSAT is a College Board examination administered in October of every school year. The exam is scored from 20-80 for each of following sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. It is meant to be a practice test, and can give you a good idea on what you can do to prepare for the SAT. The PSAT is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to qualify students for various scholarships based on their Junior year PSAT scores. Colleges use the information from the PSAT as a means to begin communicating with students regarding higher education and financial aid opportunities. Your PSAT score, however, will have no bearing on college admissions.
The PSAT is given in October. If you are interested in taking the PSAT, you must register by a date in September. For last October's details, see the PSAT Flyer 2025. For details on what is covered on the test, visit the PSAT Information page. Students can also access PSAT practice tests online and get diagnostic information that can be used to improve future performance. Please note the practice tests do not count toward scholarship opportunities.
Students who take the PSAT will receive their test book mid-December, along with an instruction sheet on how to access scores. The school does not receive a hard copy of the scores to distribute. For help in understanding PSAT results, go to My College QuickStart. You will need your access code that is printed on the instruction sheet. For general information on how to read the report, go to the College Board's Understanding Your Score page. The counselors are also available to assist.
The PreACT consists of multiple-choice tests in English, math, reading, and science. All Sophomores took the PreACT free of charge at Leesville on November 6, 2025. Students do not need to register for the PreACT since all Sophomores are expected to take the exam.
After you receive your test results, watch the video on understanding your score. You can also access the Using Your PreACT Results Guide. Students are also encouraged to set up an ACT account, as they will take the ACT for free in March during the spring semester of the junior year. Students may email their assigned counselor if they have questions.
The PSAT is given in October. If you are interested in taking the PSAT, you must register by a date in September. For last October's details, see the PSAT Flyer 2025. For details on what is covered on the test, visit the PSAT Information page. Students can also access PSAT practice tests online and get diagnostic information that can be used to improve future performance. Please note the practice tests do not count toward scholarship opportunities.
Students who take the PSAT will receive their test book mid-December, along with an instruction sheet on how to access scores. The school does not receive a hard copy of the scores to distribute. For help in understanding PSAT results, go to My College QuickStart. You will need your access code that is printed on the instruction sheet. For general information on how to read the report, go to the College Board's Understanding Your Score page. The counselors are also available to assist.
The PreACT consists of multiple-choice tests in English, math, reading, and science. All Sophomores took the PreACT free of charge at Leesville on November 6, 2025. Students do not need to register for the PreACT since all Sophomores are expected to take the exam.
After you receive your test results, watch the video on understanding your score. You can also access the Using Your PreACT Results Guide. Students are also encouraged to set up an ACT account, as they will take the ACT for free in March during the spring semester of the junior year. Students may email their assigned counselor if they have questions.
