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Should I take the SAT or ACT?

 
 
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What is the breakdown of each test?

SAT
  • Reading: 52 questions/65 minutes
  • Writing & Language: 44 questions/35 minutes
  • Math (no calculator): 20 questions/25 minutes
  • Math with calculator: 38 questions/55 minutes
  • Optional Essay: 1 question/50 minutes
ACT
  • English: 75 questions/45 minutes
  • Math: 60 questions/60 minutes
  • Reading: 40 questions/35 minutes
  • Science: 40 questions/35 minutes
  • Optional Essay: 1 question/40 minutes

How long is each test?

SAT
  • Reading: 52 questions/65 minutes
  • Writing & Language: 44 questions/35 minutes
  • Math (no calculator): 20 questions/25 minutes
  • Math with calculator: 38 questions/55 minutes
  • Optional Essay: 1 question/50 minutes
ACT
  • English: 75 questions/45 minutes
  • Math: 60 questions/60 minutes
  • Reading: 40 questions/35 minutes
  • Science: 40 questions/35 minutes
  • Optional Essay: 1 question/40 minutes

How are the tests scored?

SAT
  • Reading: 400 points
  • Writing & Language: 400 points
  • Math: 800 points
Total: 1600
ACT
  • English: 36
  • Math: 36
  • Reading: 36
  • Science: 36
Total: 36 (average of the 4 sections)

What are the sections on each test?

SAT
  • Reading
  • Writing & Language
  • Math (no calculator)
  • Math (calculator)
ACT
  • English
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science

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