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THE SAT VS. THE ACT
SAT ACTMATH
Tests ability to draw inferences and conclusions from evidence
the passage so students can easily navigate
related to passageDoes NOTvocabulary tested within passages
passage
and trigonometry (emphasis on advanced algebra)Provides commonly used formulas (ex.: Pythagorean theorem, special right triangles, and area)
Tests ability to apply Math conceptsNo calculator allowed on 34% of the exam
Tests grammar rules related to verbs, pronouns, idioms,
At least one passage with graphics related to passage
Tests ability to analyze charts/graphs and draw conclusionsFocuses more on , not on
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MATH
READING READING
Covers same material as SAT with slightly more emphasis on geometryDoes NOT provide commonly used formulas for students
Tests ability to apply Math conceptsCalculator allowed on exam
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Tests speed and instant recallNOT include line numbers, so
students must remember what they readDoes NOTvocabulary is tested within passages
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WRITING ENGLISH·
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Tests same material as SAT
No graphics
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NO SCIENCE SECTION SCIENCE·
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*Super scoring is the process of taking the highest section scores from multiple test sittings to create a new composite score.
Students who receive extra time for a learning difference are held to a strict schedule for each section.
Students who receive extra time are awarded extra time for the entire exam as a large chunk: they can divide up the time per section in any way they desire.
More commonly accepted by international universities Given in more international locations and more often throughout the year
Most universities super score. Most universities do NOT super score.
Offered the same day as SAT Subject Tests and may conflict with students’ plans to take those exams.
SAT ACTESSAY
Tests ability to analyze a given passage by discussing how the author uses evidence and develops the passage’s argumentEssay score is NOT included in student’s total SAT scoreEssay is optional
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ESSAYTests ability to write a persuasive argument in response to a specific, modern-day issueStudents must incorporate three short viewpoints from different sides of the debate (these are provided in the prompt)Essay score is NOT included in student’s ACT composite scoreEssay is optional
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SCORINGComposite Score: 400–1600 points (sum of 2 section scores below)Writing/Reading Score (200–800 points) + Math Score (200–800 points)Essay scored on a scale of 2–8 pointsNo guessing penalty
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SCORINGComposite Score: 36 (average of 4 section scores below)English Score (36 points) + Math Score (36 points) + Reading Score (36 points) + Science Score (36 points)Essay scored on a scale of 2–12 pointsNo guessing penalty
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EXTRA TIME EXTRA TIME
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS·
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSNot always accepted by international universities (although accepted by ALL U.S. universities)Fewer international test sites and offered less often throughout the year
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SUPER SCORING* SUPER SCORING*
SCHEDULING SCHEDULINGOffered the days different from SAT Subject Tests and will not conflict.
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