SAT vs. ACT
Which One Should I Take???
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Why Take It? | Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships | Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships |
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Reading | 5 reading passages | 4 reading passages |
Science | None | 1 science section testing your critical thiking skills (not your specific science knowledge) |
Math |
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Tools | Some math questions don’t allow you to use a calculator | You can use a calculator on all math questions. |
Essays | Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text. | Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues. |
How It’s Scored | Scored on a scale of 400 – 1600 | Scored on a scale of 1 – 36 |
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