The community colleges now take up a lot of the load of the old technical schools, and high skrewels would want students to take the test, even though I don’t think it’s required to go to the CCs.
The SAT or ACT is not required at the community college I am now attending, however, all non-transfer students must take placement exams in math and literacy. They must pass these exams to gain entrance to college level courses.
When I retired I decided to study art full-time and **very** seriously. I have been very satisfied with the quality of the courses offered at the community college.