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SAT vs ACT
the SAT and the ACT are causing problems to students regarding which test to choose. we are here to help you compare and contrast between those two tests, knowing which one is the best for you.
what are the main differences between SAT and ACT?
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The time in SAT is longer
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The SAT is out of 1600 while ACT is out of 36.
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The SAT has 154 questions unevenly divided into four sections. The ACT has a total of 175 questions unevenly divided into four sections.
Differences
SAT
English
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The reading section contains 52 questions in 65 minutes.
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The writing section contains 44 questions in 35 minutes.
Math
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The non-calculator section contains 20 questions in 25 minutes.
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The calculator section contains 38 questions in 55 minutes.
No science
Essay(optional)
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50 minutes to write an analysis about an author's claim from a speech, detailed information and other
ACT
English
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The English section contains 75 question in 45 minutes.
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The reading section contains 40 question in 35 minutes.
Math
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60 questions in 60 minutes.
Science
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40 questions in 35 minutes
Essay(optional)
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You are asked to write a prompt in 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Format differences
similarities
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both have no penalty for guessing
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both are widely accepted
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both have optional essays
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both tests vocabulary you'll use
Smilarities
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