What is the Difference Between ACT & SAT? What are on those tests? When applying to Colleges which one does Colleges look at more? And how much are you supposed to Score on those?
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The main difference of course is that they have different functions of each test. The one you'll notice the most is that SAT does not have a science section unlike the ACT does. SAT gives you a accurate score since the range of numbers are higher than the ACT. Most colleges/universities look forward at the SAT, but they can also check the ACT as well. Do remember that some colleges/universities may require SAT II, which can test you on certain subjects. On the scoring part, colleges/universities have a wide range of point requirements for enterance. Some will require a higher score, and others not. My recommendation is to take both SAT & ACT. You'll have a wider range and a greater selection of choices to make. It will pay off.
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You can actaully see in your applications with a guidance counselor with colleges require which test...some may require just the SAT and some may be ok with just the ACT
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As I recollect, at the time that I took them, the ACT was better at measuring a student's abilities and affinities for certain subjects, and the SAT was better at measuring what the student actually knew about the subjects. Both tests are valuable, and not every school weights the tests the same. For instance, when I started college, the public universities in Kansas paid a lot more attention to ACT scores, but schools in other states preferred to use the SAT.
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