Whats the difference between the sat and act?

Question

how do you know which one to take

Answer 1

They're both standardized tests. The ACT is shorter and has a science portion. Most school accept both, but some only accept the SAT. It wouldn't hurt to take both so the schools that you apply to can look at the results of the better one. Lots of people like one or the other better, but there is no way to tell which you'll like better unlike you have taken it. My advice is the SAT since it is more nationally accepted.

Answer 2

sat-sit down

act-tv actors.

LOL this is a joke.

Answer 3

Hope this helps!!!: ☺☻

The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.

The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT has only 3 components: Verbal, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test.

The College Board introduced a new version in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required by the college(s) you're applying to.

The SAT has a correction for guessing. That is, they take off for wrong answers. The ACT is scored based on the number correct with no correction for guessing.

ACT lets the student decide what set of scores they want sent. The College Board's policy is to send all scores.

The ACT has an interest inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options.