Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Quick Facts...SAT vs ACT

Still undecided... Let's take a look at other factors to consider...

                  SAT                                                            ACT

Offered 7 times a year.                                        Offered 6 times a year.

Length: 3 hrs, 45 min.                                         Length: 3 or 3 1/2 hrs.     
                                                                                                                           
Tests: math, critical reading, writing.               Tests: English, math, science, writing.

Cost: $49.00.                                                         Costs: $34.00 - $49.50.

Max. score: 800 per section.                              Max. score: 36
                     Perfect score: 2400.
Avg. scores: Math - 516. Writing: 492.              Avg. Score: 21.
                      C.R.: 501.

SAT if....you posses an extensive vocab, are a strong reader, and enjoy test-taking tactics.

ACT if... you read fast, process quickly, and have a strong working memory.

So again... Which test is for you?
Which test? Practice them both.. Pick the one on which you do better!

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