ACT / SAT

College-bound students can take either the ACT or SAT; the biggest difference is that the ACT has a multiple choice science section that involves interpreting graphs and charts; taken Junior or Senior years, students can take either or both test as many times as they want and only send highest scores to colleges.

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Key differences to help you pick the right test

At first glance, the two tests look almost the same. Both the ACT and SAT are nationally recognized standardized tests and admission requirements for US schools. Taken primarily by high school juniors and seniors, each test measures students’ proficiency on a range of critical skill areas — such as problem solving and reading comprehension.

Since all US colleges and universities accept scores from either the ACT or SAT, there's no advantage in taking one test over the other.

While they are not identical, the ACT and SAT are more similar than ever before as a result of the SAT’s redesign in 2016. Now, both exams:

• Contain similar sections (Reading, Math, etc.) that always appear in the same order, with each section appearing just once

• Offer an optional essay section; this score does NOT count toward your total score

• Apply correct answer only scoring, meaning you will not be penalized for incorrect answers

• Contain a passage-based Reading section and English/Writing questions (called “English” on the ACT and “Writing and Language,” or “Writing,” on the SAT)

There are still many ways in which the ACT and SAT differ from each other.

Here is a brief overview of the basic composition and differences between the ACT and SAT: