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ACT vs. SAT FAQ What is the ACT and SAT? College Entrance Exams

Differences between ACT & SAT? ACT – measures what you currently know. It is an achievement test. (approx 3 hrs) SAT – measures your potential (critical thinking ability). It is an aptitude test. (approx 3.5 hrs)

SAT The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. The SAT includes a Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing section. The 25-minute essay will always be the first section of the SAT, and the 10-minute multiple-choice writing section will always be the final section. The remaining six 25-minute sections can appear in any order, as can the two 20-minute sections.Critical ReadingMathematicsWriting

ACT The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Math, Reading and Science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests and a 30-minute Writing Test. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete with breaks (or just over four hours if you are taking the Writing Test). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the Writing Test).

Do colleges look at the ACT differently from the SAT? According to the US News and World Report College Ranking Guide: Both the SAT and ACT are treated as equivalent tests. Ultimately, as long as you have a high score, it does not matter which test you take.

How are the tests counted? ACT: No penalty for wrong answers, writing section is optional SAT: There is a penalty for wrong answers (1/4 point). No penalty for guessing, though

When should I take the test? It is typically recommended for high school students to take the SAT in the spring of their junior year. The test is administered seven times a year.

For test dates and to register go to the following links: ACT – Go to: SAT – Go to: School code for both tests CEB: