<p>I’ve taken the SAT before and i’ve heard ACT is easier. What is the difference except the science section? Does any one have any sample problems?</p>
<p>The ACT is shorter, even though there are obviously more sections.</p>
<p>Also, you get less time per section.</p>
<p>You also do not get negative points for getting questions wrong, so that’s nice.</p>
<p>Each section is scored out of 36, and the average is taken of each section.</p>
<p>There are some sample problems on sparknotes and actstudent.org</p>
<p>Also, generally the most respected prep book is the “Real ACT” book, especially for the science section.</p>
<p>you can also find samples @ act.org.</p>
<p>But, do note that speed is of the essence. And, unlike the SAT which provides you will all of the standard geometric formulas, the ACT requires that you have them memorized. The science section is the ACT’s version of reasoning, it speed really helps on this one.</p>
<p>Most colleges do NOT superscore the ACT, but they will superscore the SAT (accept the highest individual test scores from different sittings). Finally, some colleges will accept the ACT+W in lieu of SAT+Subject Tests. i.e., for those colleges, you will not need Subject Tests.</p>
<p>The no-subject test thing is totally sweet, and it’s effective at most liberal arts colleges, even top-ranked ones like Amherst and Swarthmore.</p>
<p>I believe HPSMC + Williams require additional subject tests, but that’s about it.</p>
<p>i’m with zainuu in that i really don’t know anything about the ACT either. i am planning on taking it in april; should i take the writing portion as well?</p>
<p>yes, suggest you do take the Writing…last year, a kid aced the ACT w/o writing (a 35 if I recall), but yet needs W for some of the colleges on his/her list. Thus, s/he’ll have to retake. If s/he had taken the W portion, s/he could have been one and done!</p>
<p>oh wow, that’s not fun! ok, i will definitely take the writing, thank you!</p>
<p>The ACT is really not that hard to prep for. As the others said, you need to get your timing down. So take several practice tests, know your formulas. There are some good timing tips and some GREAT practice tests in Cracking the ACT. The official ACT guide is a must too.</p>
<p>I have a question, does the ACT involve an essay similar to the SAT?</p>