Comparison between the SAT and ACT

   You have a legitimate choice here. The SAT and ACT have a good deal in common: Both are lengthy, intimidating, and stressful. Yet, the flavor and approach of these two exams are different.

See how the two compare.

SAT

• offers seven times per year
• How long is the test? 3 hours 45 minutes
• What's on the test? Essay, Reading, Math, and Grammar
• Score ranges from 600 - 2400
• There is a penalty for wrong answers.
• More trick based and easier to manipulate

ACT

• offers six times per year
• The essay portion is optional.
• How long is the test? 3 hours + 30minutes if you choose to do the essay
• What's on the test? Grammar, Math, Reading, Science, and Essay
• Score ranges from 1 - 36
• No penalty for wrong answers
• More reading based and more curricular in nature

  Check out the average SAT and ACT scores of the college admitted students. It will give you a sense of the trend of each school's selectivity. Leave a comment below if you have any question.