Which is best for you?
The ACT® Assessment or the SAT I® test? Most colleges will accept either ACT® or SAT I® scores in college admissions. But these tests are not the same. Many students do better on one than the other. You can also take both. Here’s a quick comparison of the two tests.
| Which Test is Best for Me? | |
|---|---|
| ACT® Assessment | SAT I® Test |
| Includes a science reasoning section | Does not include a science section |
| Includes trigonometry questions | Does not include trigonometry questions |
| Vocabulary words are in context | Vocabulary words are not in context |
| 100% multiple choice test: a separate writing test is optional | Includes short answer questions and a writing section |
| Does not subtract points for wrong answers | Subtracts partial points for some wrong answers |
| Math makes up 25% of your score | Math makes up 50% of your score |
| Questions go from easy to hard | Easy and hard questions are all mixed up |
| You can choose which test date scores are reported to colleges | You cannot choose which scores to report Colleges receive scores for all of your test dates |