Should you take the Sat or act?

It is important to take either the SAT or ACT before applying to colleges. We strongly recommend that you take both as a diagnostic, but if you're still not sure which one you should take, here are a few differences between both tests that should help you decide.

Timing: The SAT generally gives you more time per question. If you like to speed through things, the ACT is for you.

English/Grammar: The SAT grammar section tends to be harder than the ACT section.

Math: The ACT tends to have more Geometry, allows a calculator the whole time, and is all multiple choice. The SAT tends to have more Algebra, has a no calculator section, and has some free-response questions.

Reading: The ACT is for you if you are a fast reader and detail-oriented. You might want to take the SAT if you're good at evidence based questions.

Science: If you hate science, the SAT is for you as there is no science section. In addition to graphs and concepts, the ACT's science section requires a fair amount of reading comprehension.