<p>Hey fellow CC’ers,
I have been primarily studying for the SAT but I also plan on taking the ACT later on in the year. I was wondering if anyone would not mind giving me a little bit of background on the ACT or post a link that could tell me more about it. I know all the sections and such and I know it is out of a 36 but what sorts of scores are competitive at top tier schools such as Stanford, Princeton, etc. If anyone wouldnt mind posting an introduction about the ACT what types of questions and how the scoring works I would really appreciate it. Thanks for all your help.</p>
<p>The ACT is like the SAT, but the test focuses more on academic achievement then “reasoning”.</p>
<p>There’s 4 sections, Math, English, Reading, and Science. </p>
<p>Science section doesn’t require scientific knowledge. It tests how well you can understand data and charts in a very short time period. VERY LITTLE time, lol. Arguably the hardest section.</p>
<p>Reading is similar but the answers more often then not are directly stated in the passage. Tests your ability on how fast and effectively you can consume in information, whereas the the SAT is much more based on how well you make assumptions about the information.</p>
<p>Math is probably the most similar of the 2 tests. Includes trig and more complex concepts but the questions are more straightforward and do not try to trick you.</p>
<p>English is more about comma splicing, rendundacy, sentence ordering, verbs and punctuation then specifics tested on the SAt like pronouns, idioms (memorized), and parrellism. A lot of the concepts will overlap.</p>
<p>33+\36 is probably needed for competitiveness. In conversion
a 33 is a 2180-2200, 34 = 2260, 35 =2300-2370, 36 = 2380-2400.</p>
<p>O Ok. I have also heard that the ACT is something that really does not require any studying for is that true? I cannnot recall where or when I heard that and it may not be true but I guess how do you suggest I approach the ACT as a rising junior who has been studying for the SATs. Should I also get an ACT book and study that or should I take the ACT once without studying to see how I do or just not take the ACT at all. Again thanks for your help that was a really helpful explanation</p>
<p>Well, to be honest, it is hard to study for a standardized test. The ACT, though, can involve studying. This studying can also improve your score. I would recommend at least looking over The Real ACT guide and taking the practice tests just so you get a feel for it.</p>
<p>"33+\36 is probably needed for competitiveness. In conversion
a 33 is a 2180-2200, 34 = 2260, 35 =2300-2370, 36 = 2380-2400. "</p>
<p>I’m pretty adament that although this might be what the top colleges tell you, it is outright false. Even though the SAT might not test a whole lot, it is still seen as harder by colleges I guarentee you. I wouldn’t say a 36 could be much higher than a 2340 imo.</p>