SAT vs. ACT

As many of you have probably read in the news, the upcoming ACT (April) and SAT (May) tests have been canceled due to COVID-19. If you were one of the students preparing to take the exam on those dates, you will need to reschedule. Do it soon as testing locations fill up!

Let’s talk about the SAT vs. the ACT. In 2018, 2.1 million students took the SAT as opposed to 1.9 million who took the ACT. Many students took both. Both administered by nonprofits, the SAT is administered by the College Board, and the ACT administers their own test. Which one is better for you? Here is some information about each exam so that you can determine that for yourself.

SAT

  • Duration: 3 Hours (50 Min. Optional Essay)

  • Questions: 154

  • Scoring: 400-1600

  • Cost: $47.50 ($64.50 with Optional Essay)

  • Sections: Reading: 65 Min.; Writing & Language: 35 Min.; Math: 80 Min.

ACT

  • Duration: 2 Hours 55 Min. (40 Min. Optional Writing Test)

  • Questions: 215

  • Scoring: 1-36

  • Cost: $50.50 ($67 with Optional Writing Test)

  • Sections: Reading: 35 Min.; English: 45 Min.; Math: 60 Min.; Science: 35 Min.ACT

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