What is the different between ACT and SAT? Which one is easier?
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Different Testing Philosophies\nSAT was developed as an aptitude test, and though it no longer claims to measure aptitude its format and its questions still do seek to root out “innate ability” through tricky questions and confusing phrasing. \nIn contrast, the ACT is an assessment test. It tries to test the knowledge you’ve acquired in high school rather than any “innate ability” you might have. Because of this, ACT questions are more straightforward than SAT questions. You may find an ACT question difficult, but you’ll almost never feel that an ACT question is trying to “trick” you the way an SAT question is. \n\nTesting Content\nThe first way that the ACT and the SAT differ is in the content that they cover, though these differences have lessened with the recent changes made to the SAT. Both tests cover the following subjects: \n\nMath (though the ACT contains a little basic trigonometry, while the SAT does not) \n\nReading \nWriting and Grammar (the ACT has an “optional” essay, but most colleges will ask you to take it, so it isn’t really optional.) \nIn contrast, here are the subjects and content that is not common to both tests: \n\nSAT: The SAT has a focus on vocabulary that the ACT does not have. For the ACT you will not have to memorize vocabulary words. \n\nACT:The ACT has an entire section called the Science Reasoning Test that is unlike anything on the SAT. On the Science Reasoning Test students are shown various passages that describe scientific phenomena or scientific experiments. To score well on the Science Reasoning Test a student has to be comfortable with science (though no specific science knowledge is necessary). Even more important, a student has to be able to read, use, and make inferences from data and other scientific information. \n\nFormat\nThe SAT is a three hour and forty-five minute test containing three sections (Math, Critical Reading, and Writing). Each of those three sections is itself broken down into three timed sections that can appear in a variety of orders. \nThe ACT is more straightforward. It is four hours and fifteen minutes long (five hours if you take the optional essay). The ACT has four sections (Math, Reading, English, and Science Reasoning) each of which you will take one at a time. \nScoring\nThe SAT is scored out of a scale of 2400. On each of the three timed sections you will receive a score ranging between 200-800, with 800 being the highest. These three scores are added up to get your total score. For instance, if you got a 600, 620, and 660 on the three sections, your score for the SAT would be an 1880. \n\nThe ACT is graded on a scale of 36. For each of the four sections, you will receive a score on that 36-point scale. For instance, you may get a 28 on the ACT Math. Your total score on the ACT, also called your ACT Composite Score, is the average of your four subject test scores. So if you got a 28, 29, 31, and 32 on the four sections, your ACT Composite Score would be a 30. \n\nSlowly increasing number of colleges are starting to emphasize the ACT rather than the SAT as the test-of-choice for college admissions, and the changes recently made to the SAT have actually made that test more similar to the ACT. \nEven so, there are still many differences between the ACT and the SAT. Here are those basic differences. \n\nALSO CHECK Princeton Review at: \nhttp://www.princetonreview.com/testprep/testprep.asp?TPRPAGE=141&type=ACT-LEARN
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People who ace the SAT's either\nA) Spend a lot of time studying the SAT (after all it really tests your ability to take that particular exam)\nor\nB) Cheat.\n\nSince you are late in the game for (A) and I hope you're not slimey enough to go (B), I would recomend getting a couple of study guides, maybe hooking up with an SAT study group if you want, and possibly, if you are willing to, get a SAT tutor, or class (if they have any one-month prep courses).
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It doesn't tell you how to score the test somewhere in the book? That is a bad book then! Most of these practice books have scoring directions somewhere in then (usually toward the end of the sample tests). I wonder if you can even take the PPST on paper anymore? Last I heard it was a computer based test. If that is the case, practice tests will not help you and the scoring is much different. Better check with your school to find out about the way they test for this exam. \n\nLet me give you some advice from my experience with this test. First, take the CBT version if you can. It is easier and it tailors itself to the test taker based on your previous 5 answers. This sounds crazy but it actually measures better what you know and don't know. \nSecond, if you are in college, and you did average or better work in high school, the PPST is an EASY test! It basically measures your abilities at about the 10th grade level and is pretty cake to pass. I worried some about taking it and then when I got in the center to take it, it was laughable at how insanely easy it is. It is essentially an easier version of the ACT or SAT test that really only measures your basic skills level. The hardest test on there was the math section and that was only hard for me because I had not taken a math course other than graduate level Statistics in about 5 years. I struggled a bit with the algebra and geometry only because of not having done it in so long. I still passed each section by about 15 points each.\n\ndo not worry so much about this test. If you got into college, did well on the ACT/SAT, and were a good high school student; the PPST will be a breeze!
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First of all it is the ACT, not the ACT test. It stands for American College Test. You are saying American College Test Test.\n\nThere probably is a way to cheat on the test. However, very few people know the questions or answers beforehand. The only way to cheat like that is to somehow get a copy of the test and either take it or find the answers.\n\nIt probably wouldn't be a good idea. For the amount of time you would invest in getting the answers you would be better off just buying a book and studying.
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SAT II test results are NOT added up. They are reviewed individually, as a tertiary filter after GPA/SAT I scores. Your Math 2c score is impressive, and youre Lit/Bio scores are quite decent. What's more important, though, is your ACT or SAT I score. Based on your test results I strongly recommend that you take the ACT; in my experience, people who are good at math/sciences do much better on the ACT than on the SAT I. Most schools will accept either, so take both if you aren't sure. Better yet, attend a free practice test at your local Kaplan center to see which test is "kinder" to you. \ngood luck!
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Two year colleges don't require SAT or ACT testing?  I'd need to check that one myself.\n\nSue
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the SAT and ACT are the standard tests for high schoolers and pre-college people. the SAT covers critical reading, math (algebra, geometry, basic trigenometry),and writing and grammar. the ACT covers critical reading, math, grammar and writing, and science. good tests scores will help make up for lack of formal education. depending on the college, you may not need a letter of rec at all. usually, only private colleges require letters of recommendation. the GED is a test to take when you are actually IN college. to get into college, you may also need some outside activites, such as community service, job experience, etc.
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To get into state schools, the score to get in is not all that high. Also, you can always retake it. The colleges only really look at the overall score so your writing and language can help balance out your math score. There are different ways you can prepare for the SAT ranging from getting books on it to taking an online course.
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If you start off at a community college you don't have to take the SAT's.  But if you want to go straight to a four year school, register at their website.\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html
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SAT is basically a brother to ACT exams. Both of these two exams test the basic knowledge of a person. Since you are a foreign student, you might need to study hard for the SAT English Subject test. the best website to visit to get more information about the SAT is www.collegeboard.com. This is the Official SAT website where you can find all of the necesary information. Remember one thing, while taking this exam always think that you are alone in the test room and please don't get panic by seeing others answering questions faster than you. Start resting atleast 2 days before the test. Have a good breakfast, but eat less than you usually do. On the day of the test just go over everything you have studied. If possible go to movie a day before the Exam by doing that you will be relaxed on the day of the exam and by reviewing before the test you will refresh everything. sleep early a night before the Exam. I suggest you start studying atleast a Month before the Exam. While taking the Test, think that you are in a place that you love the most and are extremely comfortable working. These tests are very lenghty and you might get bored by the end of the exam. Please do not think about the exam once you are done with it and when you move to another part of the test. These tests depend on the the subjects that you want to take. Refer to College Board Website for more information. College Board website is www.collegeboard.com . And Atlast do your very best on the test. I wish you Best of Luck in Advance. You can always E-mail me for any suggestions.
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Learn about the Common SAT pitfalls and how to avoid them.\n\nhttp://education.yahoo.com/college/essentials/practice_tests/sat/;_ylt=Arc8Qiu1CuMQYv2Ka30pK87ak7MF\n\nhttp://www.my-sat.com/\n\nhttp://www.my-sat.com/index.html\n\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/test.html\n\nhttp://www.actstudent.org/testprep/\n\nhttp://www.freesat1prep.com/\n\nhttp://www.pinkmonkey.com/studyguides/subjects/sat/contents.asp\n\n\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, England.
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They're all Ability to Benefit tests that schools use to gauge their applicants' scholastic aptitude (and/or their readiness for higher education).\n\nThe SAT is probably the most widely-used of the ones you mention -- most schools will take it and many schools won't take anything else, which is why so many students go this route first.  Your school will determine which tests they accept and might be able to give you recommendations as to which one(s) they prefer.  You probably won't want to go take a test before knowing that they accept it.
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Neither, actually.  Your test scores are only one of a number of things that the college/university will consider in relations to your admissions.  For more information, check out my article on The SAT and Admissions (go to http://collegeuniversity.suite101.com/article.cfm/TheSATandAdmissions) in the college/university section of suite101.com.\n\nBest of luck1
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While the SAT measures more of what you learned, the LSAT is slightly more like an IQ test.  It tests skills, not knowledge.  You can still prepare, however, for the LSAT.  You don't have to worry about taking it until you are a junior in college or so.  I took it as a senior.  But in order to do your best, I would really spend a lot of time reading.  \n\nReading comprehension, although it sounds easy, is one of the most difficult sections of the LSAT.  For most students, especially those who do not have english as their first language, they are not used to reading for structure.  However, when you actually study for the LSAT you should take a course where they can help you with techniques to do your best.\n\nThere is also a logic games section, which many students find difficult at first, but once you learn the skills needed and work with them, most students find them almost enjoyable.\n\nThe logical reasoning section is a little more than 1/2 your test.  This sectio focuses more on your ability to figure out an argument and make conclusions from statements.\n\nFor samples on all the question types and more info on the test visit www.LSAC.org
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I suggest you look into the Kaplan review, they have very good reputation when it come to SAT (and other tests)
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UC doesn't really like the ACT too much. they'll take a score, but really, most UC applicants offer a SAT score.\n\nI submitted both ACT and SAT scores to the UC system, but you can pick and choose if you like. I did "poorly" in one section on the ACT, but I sent it in anyway. then again, I didn't really put much stock into my ACT score. I had a 31 composite score, but that included a perfect score in science, and a 26 on Reading Comprehension (I have the attention span of a fruit fly).\n\nKeep in mind, UC schools will look at other factors to determine whether your standardized test scores are consistent for evaluating you as an applicant (for example, did you do poorly and get really great scores? or did you score high and get bad grade? or did you do well on both?).\n\nAnyway, UC Davis is still fairly selective. I'd shoot for a 28+ ACT score for that school.
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It depends of what you want to do. If you are planning to go to a top college or a good college, most will require either the ACT or the SAT. Take the one you are more confident with. \nIf you are not applying to a college that requires either, then don't take it, what's the point?\nJust think carefully, and if you decide that you are applying to X college which doesn't require the SAT or ACT, be very certain that you'll go to X college, since many colleges/universities require one of the tests.