What's the point? SAT/ACT dilemma

canadian2013
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:44:39 +0000

In response to what you said about studying for the ACT:

I took my SAT Dec. 3 2011 and my ACT the week after that. I prepped intensely for the SAT but pretty much not at all for the ACT (only did some stuff a few days before on their website to familiarise myself with the format).
I scored 2370 on the SAT and 35 on the ACT so there’s not too much of a difference.

Difficulty:
The science section is tough though and I was surprised I only got 1 off that section (didn’t have any time to check over as I barely finished). However, the reading was quite simple so as long as you aren’t careless you should be fine. It’s straightforward and doesn’t try to trick you and as other have said there’s no vocab. The math is harder but definitely doable.

a 34 ACT is a 2250, a 35 is a 2330, and a 36 a 2390…I guess if you manage to do really well it’s great but if you even get a few off, then the curve is in a way less forgiving?

Personally, I would try it though. Either way, good luck! (: