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Very important, but it's almost never the deciding factor in admissions. College admissions staff take into account a number of factors: GPA and class rank, the difficulty of classes a student takes in high school, extracurricular activities, the level of thought and work put into an application, and a host of other factors. Standardized tests are just one component of this package. As a general rule, though, the more selective the school, the more standardized tests weigh in with the other factors.

The tests are more similar than different. Each test covers math, reading, writing, and grammar. In general, the ACT covers more content from your high school classes, but gives students less time per problem. The SAT covers less material and has more time per question, but these questions are often tricky or difficult to solve.

The ACT Aspire test is a standardized test designed to measure a student's progress throughout school. The test is administered by computer at a student's school, and is scored on the ACT's 1-36 point scale. The Aspire is designed to provide a benchmark to track a student's progress in the Common Core State Standards and the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. While the Aspire is not used directly for college admissions, it does replace the EXPLORE and PLAN tests that were previously administered.

Yes. Students can apply for extended time and other accommodations. The process of obtaining this status is fairly time consuming, so you will need to start preparing the required documentation well before your test. Contact your high school counselor for more information.

Many - but not all - colleges require either an SAT or ACT score as part of their admissions process. However, those that don't require SAT or ACT scores for admissions still typically require test scores for any merit-based scholarships.