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ACT/SAT – REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION:
SAT vs. ACT
The road to college can be a confusing and hectic experience. Choosing the right
admissions test to take, (SAT or ACT) doesn’t have to be. While most colleges across the country
accept scores from either test, the SAT and ACT are significantly different, and in many ways, they
measure different skills. Use the information below to decide which test in best for you.
SAT- COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM
SAT Reasoning is one of two college entrance exams required by most colleges and universities. SAT
Reasoning measures verbal and math reasoning ability needed to succeed in college-level work.
Scores range from 200–800 on each section. A score of 500 on each section, or a total score of 1000, is
generally in the top 50%. Pre-registration is required about six weeks in advance.
Price: About $51.00 Subject to change
Registration: By mail, or on-line at www.collegeboard.com
Type: 10 tests, varying times
ACT – COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM
The ACT is one of the two college entrance exams required by most colleges and universities. ACT test
skills in English, Math, Science Reasoning, and Reading. Scores range from 1 to 36 on each section.
Those scores are combined into a composite score, which also ranges from 1 to 36. A score above 20
is generally in the top 50%. Pre-registration is required, about six weeks in advance.
Price: About $30- $45. Subject to change
Registration: By mail or on-line at www.actstudent.org
Type: Four sections of varying lengths.
ACT or SAT scores: Prep first for free: www.collegefortexans.com . Colleges want scores
sent directly from the testing agencies. Send to 4 schools FREE with registration—codes are on the
website.
Have your transcript with you when you complete the registration form. If taking SAT register for the
Reasoning Test which includes writing. If registering for the ACT, take the writing portion also. Some
selective colleges require SAT Subject Tests. Check with colleges you will be applying to and ask
which Subject Tests you should take—some require 2, some require 3, some accept ACT with writing in
place of SAT subject tests—TALK TO THE COLLEGE!!!!
DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
SAT
ACT
- No science section
- No trigonometry questions
- Vocabulary emphasized
- Non multiple-choice questions
- Science reasoning section
- Math includes trigonometry
- Vocabulary less important
- Entirely multiple choice
included
- Guessing penalty
- No English grammar
- Math accounts for 50% of score
- Questions go from easy to hard
- No guessing penalty
- English grammar tested
- Math accounts for 25% of score
- Easy and hard questions mixed
within
- In most sections
SAT Critical
- Reading is more like researching a
Reading
is like analyzing
debate term paper
- If you are good at
- If you are more of a
interpretation,you’ll do
well on the SAT
quantitativethinker, you might be
comfortable onon the ACT
Prepare for the SAT/ACT
www.act.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.ets.org
www.number2.com
www.princetonreview.com
www.testprep.com
ACT/SAT SCORES
Question: How is the score determined on the SAT/ACT? How do you read
them?
Answers: The SAT Reasoning Test has three scores:
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Critical Reading – Possible 800 score
Math – Possible 800 score
Writing – Possible 800 score
Possible 2400 score
Most admissions/scholarships emphasize the Critical Reading and Math Score – possible 1600
The ACT Subject Test has 4 subjects:
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English – Possible 36 score
Math – Possible 36 score
Science Reasoning – Possible 36 score
Reading – Possible 36 score
Composite score – Possible 36
SAT SUBJECT TESTS – COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT EXAMS
SAT Subject tests consist of a series of one hour achievement tests in various subjects. Some
universities will require certain exams for admission and placement. Colleges or universities may
award college credit for high scores above 560. You should register for these tests after you complete
the highest level course in that subject that you plan to take. Up to three exams may be taken on any
given Saturday, but SAT Reasoning may not be taken on the same date. The SAT Subject tests are
given on Saturdays, about 6 times a year. Pre-registration is required about six weeks in advance.
Price: Basic registration about $20, with each test ranging from $8 - $20. Subject to change.
Registration: By mail, or on-line at www.collegeboard.com
Type: One hour each subject.
Solid Transcript: (Make sure you have an unofficial copy of your transcript to use when filling out
applications, etc.—they will ask for GPA, courses taken, rank, etc.). Senior schedule needs math,
science, English, social studies, packed full—you will be taking college entrance exams and colleges
want to know you are not having a bad case of “senioritis”. Push now—easier later.
A completed application: www.applytexas.org for Texas state colleges and
universities,www.commonapp.org for selective schools or each individual college’s website.
ACT Test Dates
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 21, 2013
October 26, 2013
December 14, 2013
February 8, 2014
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
August 23, 2013
September 27, 2013
November 8, 2013
January 10, 2014
March 7, 2014
May 19, 2014
August 24- Sept. 6, 2013
September 28-Oct. 11, 2013
November 9- Nov. 22, 2013
January 11- Jan. 24, 2014
March 8- Mar. 21, 2014
May 10- May 23, 2014
SAT Test Dates
U.S. Registration Deadlines
2009-10
Test Dates
Test
October 5, 2013
SAT & Subject
Tests
SAT & Subject
Tests
SAT & Subject
Tests
SAT & Subject
Tests
SAT only
November 2,
2013
December 7,
2013
January 25, 2014
March 8, 2014
Regular Registration
Deadline
(postmark/submit by)
September 6, 2013
October 3, 2013
November 8, 2013
December 27, 2013
February 7, 2013
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014
SAT & Subject
Tests
SAT & Subject
Tests
April 14, 2014
May 9, 2014
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