Entrance Exams

Entrance exams are required for college admission, and placement tests may be required based upon academic and testing results. Contact CSULB's Testing, Evaluation & Assessment Services for additional information.

PSAT

collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that provides practice for the SAT^TM. It also provides a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

SAT

sat.collegeboard.org
The SAT is a standardized test designed to assess high school students' academic readiness for college. Scores are used for admission, financial aid and scholarship decisions.

ACT

www.act.org
The American College Test (ACT) is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' academic readiness for college. Scores are used for admission, financial aid and scholarship decisions.

EAP

www.csulb.edu/eap
The goal of the Early Assessment Program (EAP) is to have California high-school graduates enter the CSU system fully prepared to begin college-level study. The EAP Program is a collaborative effort among the State Board of Education, the California Department of Education and the CSU.