Should I take an SAT or ACT class?

Bartleby007
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 12:27:41 +0000

If you prefer the format of the ACT to that of the SAT, then I think you should prepare for the ACT. It seems as though the ACT is a better fit for your natural abilities.

The one problem which you may encounter if you live outside the Midwest is that standardized test prep companies have spent more time/money/effort on the development of SAT curricula rather than ACT curricula. As a result, a company representative may try to convince you to take an SAT prep class.

If you can afford it, I’d recommend working individually with a tutor who has lots of experience helping students prepare for the ACT. Word-of-mouth referrals are the best. Ask your friends who they used.

Be prepared to take the ACT multiple times. Over the years, I’ve seen dramatic swings in ACT scores. On several occasions, from one test date to the next, I’ve observed 10 point swings up/down on a given section. YMMV.