ACT and SAT information for freshman admission

A complete application to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires either (a) the ACT Assessment plus the ACT Writing Test, or (b) the new SAT (which automatically includes the writing test). The writing test results are considered only as a secondary factor and admission decisions will be based on an overall assessment of the primary and secondary review factors.

ACT and SAT registration information

Your official test scores must be sent directly to the University of Minnesota, using one of the codes listed below:

ACT
Web site: www.actstudent.org
Phone: 319-337-1270
U of M test code: 2156

SAT
Web site: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html
Phone: 866-756-7346
U of M test code: 6874

About the ACT and SAT writing tests

ACT

Beginning February 2005, an optional 30-minute Writing Test was added to the ACT Assessment. Students must register for the Writing Test when they register to take the ACT. It is not possible to register for a separate ACT Writing Test; it must be taken in addition to and at the same time as the ACT Assessment. More information about the ACT Assessment and the Writing Test is available at http://www.actstudent.org/index.html. Students may also register for the ACT Assessment and the Writing Test on the Web site.

Please note: If you have already registered but you need to add the writing exam, call ACT at 319-337-1270.

SAT

As of March 2005, the SAT contains three sections: critical reading, math, and writing. The mandatory writing section includes a multiple-choice component and a 25-minute essay component. The addition of the writing section increases the total possible score from 1600 to 2400. More information about the new SAT is available at http://www.collegeboard.com. Students can register for the SAT on the Web site.