How to transition from ACT to SAT?

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<p>Just some background info: I’m a rising senior, and I’m looking at some very competitive colleges.</p>

<p>I’ve been focusing on taking the ACT. I’ve taken it 4 times (I’m erasing the first score, because I beat every score on it on a subsequent test date), and my best score scores are as follows:</p>

<p>Composite: 32
English: 35
Math: 33
Reading:32
Science: 36
Essay: 10</p>

<p>I have been thinking that I might as well take the SAT once, because… well… why not? I figure that if I don’t do better than whatever score is a concordance to a 32 (I’ve heard 2160?), I can just forget about College Board and not send the score in.</p>

<p>My main question is: how is the test fundamentally different? What strategies do I need to use that are different from those one should use on the ACT?</p>

<p>I found the ACT to be quite an easy test. My problem was that I would run out of time. On each time that I took the test, I did extremely well (missed 1, 2, or none) on a section or two. I would just have a good day on some sections, whereas I would run out of time/have to rush on some.</p>

<p>If anyone can give me some pointers/tips on how I should approach the SAT with minimal studying and an “ACT background,” I would really appreciate it!</p>

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<p>bump… any help please?</p>

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I found the ACT to be quite an easy test. My problem was that I would run out of time.

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<p>The “need for speed” is probably the biggest difference between the ACT and the SAT. There is less pressure for time on the SAT and a larger reliance of reasoning. Another difference is that you have a guessing penalty on the SAT. There are some subtle differences in content, but nothing to worry about. </p>

<p>The best way to get ready for the SAT is to take a number of the practice tests that are widely available. It should be an easy transition for you. However, the concordance table seems to be off for the high scores.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the insight. What exactly do you mean by “the concordance table seems to be off for the high scores”?</p>

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<p>I think the ACT is more generous with high scores.</p>

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<p>bump! but opposite for me haha, going from SAT –> ACT (first timer)</p>

<p>any tips?</p>

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<p>From what I’ve heard, it’s easier to go from SAT to ACT. Many of my friends have taken the ACT after focusing on SAT, and have found the ACT to be more straightforward and direct.</p>

<p>Personally, the ACT questions seem very easy. You just have to get through it very quickly and manage your time well.</p>