ACT and SAT Testing

Students are encouraged to test sooner rather than later as many programs have rolling admissions and may fill before the deadline.

What test should my student take to apply for a GATE program?

GATE does not have a preference for which of these tests you take for admission into GATE programs. Click the Learn More links above for more information about each test.

For minimum score requirements for each GATE program, visit the Program page on this website and click Eligibility.

Test Dates

Click the following links to view test dates:

Why does GATE require the ACT or SAT, which are tests typically used for college admission?

GATE uses the ACT or SAT because they are above-grade-level tests, and the results on these tests more accurately assess the abilities of gifted students and their readiness for advanced and accelerated programs that GATE offers.

You can also register through the main ACT or SAT websites

To schedule an ACT or SAT test you can visit the ACT and SAT websites to enroll online if your student is age 13 and above.

Please note that students age 12 and younger may need to register using a paper form (unless registering through NUMATS - NUMATS registration can be completed online for all ages). If you need a paper ACT form, please visit http://www.actstudent.org/forms/stud_req/ to request one to be mailed to you. If you need a paper SAT form, please contact College Board.

Find a testing center:

Where do I send my test scores?

You should wait until you receive the score report, then submit it to the GATE office by uploading it to your online application. Please review the application process for more detailed instructions. Please note: If you elect on the test registration form to have the scores automatically sent to Michigan State University, the GATE office will NOT receive them.

Looking ahead to Test Day:

Please be aware that students must present their Admission Ticket AND a form of ID on the test day in order to be admitted to take the test.

Please review the ID requirements listed on the official ACT and SAT websites:

Also reference the Test Day checklists provided by ACT and SAT to make sure you are prepared before test day arrives:

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