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ACT vs SAT

What's the Difference?

ACT - www.actstudent.org

SAT - www.collegeboard.com

Science(+ optional writing) Critical Reading, Math Writing
Accepted nationally Accepted nationally
Curriculum-based Reasoning
No penalty for guessing Penalty for wrong answers
All multiple-choice Math grid-ins
Basic Fee: $30.00 (*Test waivers available) Basic Fee: $43.00 (*Test waivers available)
Writing Essay: Optional (add $14.50)-last Writing Essay: Mandatory first
Writing Essay: 30min Writing Essay: 25min
Perfect score 36 Perfect score 2400
Students choose best score to report To colleges All scores reported to colleges
Pre-ACT: Plan (10th) Pre-SAT: PSAT (11th)

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Information provided by ACT.org
*Test waivers are available in your students school career or counseling office. Certain income guidelines and restrictions may apply.