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Old 06-04-2012, 11:07 AM   #1
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ACT VS SAT- convoluted!

Hi guys!

I am a smart guy rather then a nerd.I hate grammar( but i can study it),but know sat vocabulary well(around 1500 words).

also,i am very bad at finding tricks and when there are two possible answers left,i mostly choose the wrong one.

and i am very bad at scientific diagrams(but i think i will learn it).

So here is the case: Should i choose sat or act?

i need to see results when i am prepared!
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Old 06-04-2012, 11:10 AM   #2
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However i love sat format...it is a smart test and doesnt make you sleep.

But i need to see results It sucks when you prepare,the 2 or 3 ****ing questions appears that wasnt mentioned in bunch of books and everything goes to hell!
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Old 06-04-2012, 12:08 PM   #3
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Guys its very important for me to hear a true,valuable advice...
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Old 06-04-2012, 12:15 PM   #4
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It is hard to answer with the limited information given. There are free practice tests available (look at your guidance counselor office or internet). Take each (time yourself) and see how you are doing on each to make a decision.
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Old 06-04-2012, 12:35 PM   #5
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Take a practice test for both and see how you do. Most prefer the SAT and i know i surely do. One less section and i find it easier to study for.
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Old 06-04-2012, 12:50 PM   #6
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i took act and it was very uncommon and hard for me....

But i dont know

maybe because i have not prepared for it?
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Old 06-04-2012, 02:22 PM   #7
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I prefer the ACT. This is mainly due to the reading section. I find there to be less inferences necessary to be made and almost every answer is explicitly stated in the text. It's also shorter.
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Old 06-05-2012, 12:26 PM   #8
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Quote:
i took act and it was very uncommon and hard for me....

But i dont know

maybe because i have not prepared for it?
You think?

Seriously OP, do what every one else is doing: practice!
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