What's the point? SAT/ACT dilemma

RawkForGod
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:55:11 +0000

The SAT and ACT are vastly different tests. You won’t need to study vocab for the ACT as the ACT is more math/science based. The reading section is basically just asking for information on what you just read, and the English section is basic grammar. However, the math section may be harder as the questions go up to pre-calculus/trigonometry level rather than Algebra 2 level like the SAT. The science section is what killed me the first time I took the ACT as I ran out of time. For the science section you cannot and I repeat CANNOT read all the information given to you. Read the questions and then look at the graphs or quickly scan the given information. I never studied for either the SAT or ACT… However, due to your low math score, I would suggest staying away from the ACT.

Here are my scores:
1st ACT: 33 (English: 33; Math: 34; Reading: 36; Science: 29)
2nd ACT: 36 (English: 36; Math: 36; Reading: 34; Science: 36)
SAT: 2200 (CR: 740; Math: 790; W: 670)