The ACT and SAT tests are a part of a college's admissions process. You can double check with the college or university you wish to attend and see what their enrollment requirements are. Regardless, prepping, studying, and taking these tests are a good idea to prepare you for enrolling in any college or university you wish to pursue.
Assessments
ACT Test
The ACT test length is two hours and 55 minutes, plus an additional 40 minutes if the writing section is included. There are four sections with one optional section: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing (optional). You can find more information about the ACT here.
"Great people do things before they're ready. They do things before they know the can do it . . . Doing what you're afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that - that is what life is." - Amy Poehler
SAT Test
The SAT test length is two hours and 14 minutes. There are two sections: Evidence-based Reading and Writing and Math. You can find more information about the SAT here.
"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan
A PROSPECTOR cares about what he is doing and will put the extra time into it without fail.