• ACT vs SAT

    Common facts about each test.

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    ACT

    www.act.org

    SAT

    www.sat.org

    Exam Time

    		 2 hrs 55 mins without Writing
    3 hrs 35 mins with Writing    		 3 hrs without Essay
    3 hrs 50 mins with Essay

    Outline of Sections

    		 1. English
    2. Math
    3. Reading
    4. Science
    5. Writing (optional)    		 1. Reading
    2. Writing and Language
    3. Math No Calculator
    4. Math Calculator
    5. Essay (optional)

    Time Per Section

    		 English: 45 mins
    Math: 60 mins
    Reading: 35 mins
    Science: 35 mins
    Writing (optional): 40 mins    		 Reading: 65 mins
    Writing and Language: 35 mins
    Math No Calculator: 25 mins
    Math Calculator: 55 mins
    Essay (optional): 50 mins

    # of Questions

    		 English: 75 questions
    Math: 60 questions
    Reading: 40 questions
    Science: 40 questions
    Writing (optional): 1 essay    		 Reading: 52 questions
    Writing and Language: 44 questions
    Math No Calculator: 20 questions
    Math Calculator: 38 questions
    Essay (optional): 1 essay

    Scoring

    Total score range: 1-36

    Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12)

    Total score range: 400-1600

    Composite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8)

    Cost

    		 $55.00 without Writing
    $70.00 with Writing    		 $52.00 without Essay
    $68.00  with Essay

    Who Accepts Scores?

    Accepted by all colleges and universities in the US

    Accepted by all colleges and universities in the US
    What Measures

     

    What students learn in high school

     

    What students learn in high school

    What they need to succeed in college
    Test Prep

    https://uniontestprep.com/act/study-guide

    https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice