Testing

Given by the College Board, the SAT is a three-hour, forty-five minute test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning students need for success in US colleges and universities. Students will receive three scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (800 points), Mathematics (800 points), and Combined (1600 points). An optional Essay section is available as well.

The majority of US schools, with notable exceptions, require the SAT (or the ACT, a similar test described below) as part of the application process. Most students begin taking SATs during 11th grade and, on average, will take the test two or three times.

SATs are offered at high schools throughout the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. (Rochambeau is not an SAT test site.)

register for the SAT

Subject Tests measure student’s knowledge of specific subject areas. Each test is one hour in length, is scored out of 800 points, and they are offered on the same dates as the SAT (although not all subjects are available on every date). Colleges’ Subject Test requirements vary widely, from none to three; some institutions, and certain majors such as engineering, have very specific subject requirements.

SAT Subject Tests are offered at high schools throughout the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. (Rochambeau is not an SAT Subject test site.)

register for the SAT Subject Tests

The ACT is another test that US colleges and universities use to help predict a student’s chances for academic success. Rather than measuring reasoning ability, the ACT assesses what the student has learned in the classroom. This three-hour exam is comprised of four sections: English, mathematics, reading, and science. An optional 30-minute writing section is available as well.

ACTs are offered at high schools throughout the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. (Rochambeau is not an ACT test site.)

register for the ACT

While Rochambeau does not offer official AP courses, a limited number of AP exams are offered each May. Through our rigorous curriculum, many of our students are well prepared to take and pass a variety of the AP exams, scoring 3s, 4s and 5s. Many US colleges and universities provide college credit or allow students to skip introductory classes. AP exams are offered at Rochambeau for currently enrolled students only.

More information about APs

Several schools and programs in the UK require admittance exams as part of the application process. Rochambeau is a testing center, Centre Number US369, and we will arrange for and administer any required exams.

More information about Cambridge Assessments

Depending on your first language, you should also plan to prepare for the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS, DELE, DELF, DAF as many universities will ask for these results.

These exams are not administered at Rochambeau. Please click on the tests above for more information on local testing centers and test dates.

As required by universities, the counseling team will advise students regarding requirements and testing instructions.