SAT or ACT? Which is better for ADHD kids?

cardbucfan
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:33:38 +0000

S took the SAT 3 times-once cold with no prep, once with focus on math and the final time after a tutoring session for verbal. He took the ACT twice and scored MUCH higher than the SAT. He is very much a linear thinker and did extremely well on the science portion. He didn’t have any time accomodations but did have his medication. I think the different tests favor different types of learners/students. Mine hated how the SAT tested how you think vs the ACT what you know.

We had a college counselor come talk to their class who suggested taking the tests multiple times (not always financially possible) since most colleges will superscore. As it was, his final SAT was his highest of all sections and he got the exact same composite ACT both times but the math/verbal scores flipped!

S2 will be requesting every accomodation we can get. I’m having him re-tested this summer and he does have a 504 plan. He’s gonna need all the help he can get!